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The age-herald., 1899-09-03
THE OUTLOOK
 FOR SANTIAGO
Gen. Wood Thinks Commercial
 Prospects Encouraging
MONEY NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS
Education is Very Backward, and No Appropriation Are Made for Gull tivating the Minds of the
 Young People

Washington, September 2.-The War de- partment has received a report from Gen. eral Leonard Wood on the conditions ex- isting in Santiago and Puerto Principe provinces of Cuba. After describing the geographical and provincial features or Santiago, General Wood says.
 Taken a whole, the province of San- tiago presents wonderful opportunities for industrious Americans. 1 know of no por- ton of our own country from which such great returns can be expected in so short a time"
 General Wood says the construction of the proposed central railroad from Santi- ago to Santa Clara is of vital importance to the prosperity of the island. While some minor things have been worked to advantage, minerals have not been worked at all. General Wood says that an imme- diate need of the province is a complete survey and a system devised for disposng of lands to actual occupants.
 Educatioh is very backward. No. school property exists, nor is there a single en- dowment of any nature for educational purposes. The postal system of the island under American direction has improved General Wood says many, conditions re- garding the courts call for immediate remedy, as there is great delay in the ad- ministraton of justice.
 Among the opportunities for investment offered is the establishment of agrlcul- tural banks prepared to loan at reasonable terms for four or five years. He estimates the population of the province at from 900 to S15 .0OO
 General Wood recommends as to civil government that institutions in the nature of local self-goyernment should remain un- der the control of the military authorities until experience demonstrates that they are capable of self-support. He also says that, judging from the experience of the last year, the military control of the island must continue for some time to come. Department commanders should have authority to suspend any official the presentation of evidence of incompe- tency or malfeasance in office. The pres ent method of referring evidence to Ha- vana has tendency to leave the military department command in contempt, and great delay is the result. Reform in taxa tion is also recommended.
 Submitted with this report Is a very eX haustive report on the subject of educa- ton, prepared by General Demetrio Castil To, of the Cuban army; Major James E. Runie, U. s. "; Captain Mendoz, U. S. ", and Dr. Rupert Norton, U. s. A. com plete and comprehensive plan for estab- fishing schools is also made. This includes a census first, and recommends the sup port of the schools from general funds un- til a system of taxation is devised.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
MEETING OF DEMOCRATS
Governor Stone Calls on Important
 Committees to Meet

St. Louis. September 2.-Ex-Governor Stone today called a meeting of the sub- committees of the democratic national convention for September r and IS at the Auditorium hotel at Chicago. The com mittees in question are the executive, com posed of eleven members; the ways and means composed of seven members, and the press committee, composed of five members. So far party work is con- cened, this will be tine most important meeting of the year.
 It is expected that the meeting of these committees will draw a good many demo- crats of note to Chicago, for 1t Is the in- tention that plans shall be formulated for publishing the campaign work for 1900 from the latter part of this month on up to the time when the democratic national con- vention meets and a new committee is se- lected.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
TRAINS COLLIDE
Two Engineers Killed on the Chesa-
 peake & Ohio Road

Ashland Ky, September 2.-Chesapeake and Ohio passenger trains Nos. 9 and g, ran together in head-end collision near Denton this evening twenty miles from Ashland. Engineers Wheeler and Robin- son were both instantly killed and Fire man Walker was badly injured. Both en- zines were demolished. Passengers on both trains were badly shaken up and some re- ceived slight bruises. No. 22 was to have run on a siding to wait for No. 29, but failed to do so. The remains of the two engineers were brought to this city for preparation for burial and both bodies will be taken to Lexington.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

10 pieces new fall designs of Out
 ings, the 121ac grade, at.......... Sc 10 pieces of 35c quality white All
 wool Flannel at.... ...... ...... 2ic 50 pieces 36-inch Curtain Swiss,
 new designs, 15c value, att. .. 10c 50 Silk Shirt Waists, very latest
 shades and make; regular $6.50
 value, att. ...... ...............A.4 A AS 50 Satin Shirt Waists, beautiful
 colorings, corded back and front,
 s7 value, at.... ...... ............A.9S .9S 20 Black Crepon Skirts, tailor
 made, regular prices $10 to SIP;
 our price now..-. .........S6 .oO 40 Black Brilliantine Skirts, tailor
 made, the s4 value, att. ......$2.9S 9 Ladies' Tailor-made Suits of
 Venetian Cloth, in leading col
 ors, the very latest cut, SIP quail
 tty, at.... ...... -...,......Si.sS .sS Our entire line of Ladies' Wrap
 pers, new fall designs, S.25 val
 ue, at..,. ........ .................. ioc 50 pairs Chenille Curtains. all
 shades. with fancy borders, reg
 ular value s a pair, att. .... N.95 40 pairs Irish Point Curtains, in
 white; A a pair is the regular
 price, at.,...,. .......... .....-....,$z.4o 60 pairs Nottingham Lace Cur
 talns, white and ecrn, regular Sl
 value, at.... ......,. .............. 4Jc
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Death of Ed. F. Woodside

Information was last night received of the death in Washington, on Friday last, of Ed. F. Woodside. a popular and we'll known printer formerly of this city. The cause of MT. Woodside's death was peri tonitis which set in after operation for appendicitis a few days before. The re- mains were buried in that city yesterday.
 MT. Woodside had many friends in Bir- mngham who will be grieved to hear of his snd demiSe
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

WILL BE ENTERTAINED-Th local Typographical union will be entertained af- ter its meeting this afternoon with some choice musical selections. ". Nj. Peterson and w. ". Hinds will furnish the music cor the occasion.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
She Couldn't Refuse

From Town Topics.
 Helm thinking of proposing to you. She-I hope you will postpone 1t awhile. He-Why?
 She-I don't know you well enough ye to refuse VOL.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

BIG PAY ROLL.-The employees of the Birmingham rolling mills were paid two weeks wages yesterday afternoon. The amount oflthe pay roll was s13OOO.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

Glenn. MT. T S, Sheppard and Miss Roznla Rice.
 There will also be a special Labor Day matinee tomorrow afternoon.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
A PAINFUL PARTING

From the Chicago Journal. She laid her head against my cheek; Oh, heavens, the pain of parting, With sixteen hairpins from that head Into my visage darting.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
A Sigh of Progress

From the Indianapolis News
 He-I have been wondering whether anil mals can reason. She--Well, that is a step toward reason- ing, at least
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
THE CITY.ii I

NO MEETING.-There will be no meet ing of the Freight and Transportation Bu- reau next Wednesday afternoon as has been announced.
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PERSONAL.

H. M. Dozer has returned from a busl- ness trip to Chicago.
 Eo&-llssita ga 4 -R..85A H 6 <askA IER
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TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box 25c.
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Another shipment of Golf Hats just in, Caheen Bros.
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All the new things in Fall Hats. Caheen Bros.
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REHEARSAL THIS AFTERNOON Billy" Williams, the we'll known minstrel star, will get up minstrel performance to he given here under his supervision at an carly date. meeting has been called this fternoon for rehearsal
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

We will be closed Tuesday on account of holiday.
 Caheen Bros.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

RAPID PROGRESS.-Very rapid prog less is being made with the opera, Ma ritaha." A very fine performance is al- ready assured The next rehearsal for the chorus will take place at the Rifles arm .ory on Tuesday evening next at half past seven o'clock.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
Specials for Monday.

100 dozen pure Linen Huck Tow
 els, hemmed, size 20x40, a 200
 value, at...... ........ ...,....... 10c 100 pure Silk Taffeta Umbrellas,
 o6-inch, natural sticks, for gents
 or ladies' the regular $1.50 quail
 Ity, at........ ......-. .............. S3c One case Amoskeag Apron Ging-
 hams, the well-known brand, at, THESE ARE FOR MONDAY ONLY. English Percales in 100 different
 designs, 36 inches wide, 121ac and
 15c value, at.... ...... .......... 10c 50 pieces Cheviots, suitable for
 shirts and waists, new fall de-
 signs, 121sc quality, at........... S1sc One bale of Cotton Plaids at, per
 yard.... ...... ...... .............. 31ac 9 pieces 32-inch Mattress Ticking,
 10c value, at, per yard.... ...... 615c 15 pieces 32-inch Feather Ticking,
 20c quality, at, per yard. ...121ac 100 dozen Honeycomb Towels,
 large size, at, per dozen.... .... 4Sc Two cases just received of extra
 heavy Marseilles Pattern Quilts,
 $1.50 value, att. ...... .......... SEC 10 pieces Turkey Red Table Dam-
 ask, the 25c yard quality, at. .1Sc 5pieces German Turkey Red Table
 Damask, 50c quality, att. ..... 33c 5 pieces German Bleached Dam-
 ask, 40c quality, at, per yard... 25c One case French Satfnes, stripes
 and figures, suitable for wrap
 pers and waists, 25c value.... .. 1oc
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
l" "REDFERN ,

Corsets, the proper elegance, at Caheen Bros.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

Washington, September 2.-There were 266 enlstments for the new Philippine reg iments yesterday, making a total of 2,337.
 Washington, September 2.-Orders were today issued closing all the executive de- partments of the government on Labor Day.
 Washington, September 2.-The secretary of war has designed the Hongkong and Shanghai banking corporation as deposit tory of the department for the Philippine islands, the corporation having given bond of $1,O0O,OO0.
 Comptroller Mitchell has rendered decis- ion holding that enlisted men on the re- tired list of the army are not entitled to receive the 20 per cent. increased pay al- lowed soldiers in time of war
 Washington, September 2.-Adjutant-Gen- eral Corbin today received a cable mes sage from General Brooke at Havana stat ing that the Cuban army had been paid, and of the $3,00o0G0 set apart for that pur pose there was on hand balance of $400,- 600.
 Washington, September 2-General Cor bin says that the war department has discontinued the recruiting of colored sol diers at Fort McPherson and vicinity for the reason that every one of the colored regiments in the regular service Is full, and so far no orders have been given for the formatio of colored volunteer regi- ments. The race question, he says. has no,hing to do with the stoppage of re- at prt MppbersOn
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
SOME ITEMS OF Silks and Dress Goods.

20 pieces new Plaids for Skirts,
 bought to sell for S5c a yard, at 49c 10 pieces Plaids with camels' hair
 effects, new fall patterns, regu-
 lar T.50 value, at.... ............ 95c 10 pieces heavy Scotland Cheviots,
 with plaided backs, can be made
 up without lining, regular 8 a
 yard goods, at...... ....... ........$2. g 5 pieces black Crepons, A inches
 wide, S1.25 value, at... .......... S9c 10 pieces Black silk Crepons, s2
 quality, at........ .... ........ .$1. .39 6 pieces Silk Warp Colored Gre
 pons, $4 quality, at........ .....S2. .4S 8 pieces 24-inch Black Armure
 Silks, regular $.25 yard qual- tlly, dl...... ........ ........ 93c 8 pieces Black Peau de Soie, S1.50
 quality, at.... ...... .... ......$1. .19 5 pieces Black Taffeta Silk, 24
 inches, extra heavy quality, at,
 per yard.... ...... .... .......... 69c
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

The very height of elegance -Redfern COrsets.
 Caheen Bros.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

Golf Plaid Skirtings and Suitings. Caheen Bros.
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TICKS FROM THE WIRE

Washington, September 2.-There were 266 enlistments for the new Philippine reg iments yesterday, making a total of 2,337.
The age-herald., 1899-09-03

Washington, September 2.-Orders were today issued closing all the executive de- partments of the government on Labor DaV
The age-herald., 1899-09-03
fl Few Shoe Bargains.

4S pairs Ladies' Vici Kid Strap
 Slippers. regular $2 goods, at st49 60 pairs Ladies Tan Shoes. new
 style toe, just received, at, per
 pdiT..'... ''.... ......,..... .......Sz.9S GO pairs of Misses Spring Heel
 Wei Kid, lace and button; 1egu-
 lar price s2, at.... ..............S1.4 Our entire line of Tan and Black Oxfords, regular S250 to S3.50
 goods, to close at.... ...... ......$1.9S
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14
TYLER Family Reunion.

Washington, Sept IL An elaborate
program was held today at Willsrd's
Hotel Among those present e many
men and WON prominentin pnblij If.
W. l. Tyler Brigham. Of Chicago sec
rotary Of the reunion, has spent several
years in searching historic 81 records
and arousing interest in the annual re-
unions
Reunion was called to order at 10 A
NJ. by Nathaniel Tyler, of Washington,
D O Invccation-Rev J. u Tyler,
Cleveland Ohio. Hymn-written for
the occasion by Miss S Elsie Tyler,
Athens, Ga music by Prof Abram h.
Tyler, Brooklyn, n. Y. sung by ell
present.
Historical article upon the Tylers Of
Virginia and Mary land. prepared by
W. l Tyler Brigham. of Chicago. and
read by Rollin l. Tyler, Tylersville,
Conn.
Solo-Miss Elizabeth Tyler, of Wash
ington.
1.-THE Wives of President Tyler -
Mrs Georgia Tyler Kent of Worcester.
Mass.
At the conclusion of the program a
family dinner was served at the hotel
Gov. ]. Hoge Tyler postmaster. Toasts
were responded as follows:
washington, Eugene Tyler Cham
berlain, of Washington; House of
Representatives, Hon. D. Gardiner
Tyler, Of Sherwood Forest. Va. {: THE
Governors Of Virginia. three Of whom
were Tylers, Harry Tyler, Haymarket,
Va Senate of the United States,
Hon. John Tyler Morgan. Of Alabama
maryland aud the Descendants of
Robert Tyler" Gen. Bradley Tyler
Johnson. of the Woodlands. Va "Su-
Or me Court of the United States, -
Henry Billings Brown, Associate JUS
tice United States Supreme Court
president John Tyler" Dol. Mason
N. Tyler, of Plainfeld. N. ]. benedic-
ticn. Rev. George T. Tyler. Falls
Church. Va
President and Mrs. Mckinley receiv-
ed the members of the Tyler family
this afternoon and the remainder
of the day was spent in excursions tc
points Of interest about the city. This
is the first time a reunion Of the Tyler
family has been held in the South.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14

Mrs Deborah Aun Briggs. widow OF
Chas +. Briggs author and newspaper
writer, died Mon lay in Bro )klJn,
Y. For two weeks she had been blind.
Mrs. Briggs was born in Nantucket,
Mass, in 1905, her father being Gap
tain kawson, alighthouse keeper. her
husband was associated in the publish
ing business with Edgar Allan Poe.
Professor Agsssiz, John G.. Whittier.
James Russell Lowell and Thackeray
frequently met at Mr. Briggs home
The railroad men are at work measur-
ing the right Of way and making prep
arations to begin surveying for the new
railroad in Greene county. They are at
present as far as Stanardsville on their
way toward Elkton.
Officials of the UnitedIStates Govern
ment. it is said, fear combination OF
Central and South American countries
against the United States.
The Virginia Women's Christian
Union will meet in Alexandria early In
October.
Key West reports 30 new cases Of yell
low fever, with a total up TO date OF
2l8
Rear. Admiral Farquhar has been as
signed to the command CT the North
Atlantic fleet, to succeed Rear. Admiral
Sampson, who will be detailed as com
mandsnt Of the Boston navy yard.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14

must be concurrent legislation on the
p ut of Virginia and Maryland. The
bolrd to k many such cases to the
courts where large number are now
pending
EXTENDING THEIR TERRITORY.
Regarding a complaint of the tong
men the report says
There has been In the past and
still exists great dissatisfaction on the
part OF the tongmen, charging that
planters in some cases. are extending
their stakes out. thus without warrant
Of law taking up the natural oyster
rocks, beds. and shoals as defined by
the Baylor survey, the State, Of course
getting no rental upon the excess OF
of acreage held beyond the original
as 'ignment and survey. These condi-
ions very largely exist because OF q
failure on the part Of the State at the
time of having the Baylor survey
made to have the lines defining and
separating the natural oyster rocks
from that which was designated as
planting grounds, by fixed and perma-
nent buoys The board has in several
instanC es been called on by the ton =
men through the inspectors to have the
Baylor lines re established, the parties
making the request agreeing to pay
the cost Of the survey.
1.-THE act of March A. 1898. in rela-
ton to the registration OF persons, ana
imposing license tax for the regis
tration of boats for the privilege OF
taking oysters from the ocean side OF
the counties Of Acc )mac and North amp
ton, Is also an addition to the previous
oyster laws The board, however, has
the honor to report that 1t meets with
little or no opposition on the part OF
those directly engaged in the business,
but, on the contrary. they express a
Willingness to have the. registration fee
increased, If necessary. in order to give
them the desired protection, and to
give to this State fair net revenue In
excess of the required expenditures for
the special police regulations furnish
ed.
AFTER DEPREDATORs.
There was collected under said act
during the year ending March 81. 1899,
about 81 300. out Of which sum the
board was required to expend so much
g In their judgment m'Hht be neces-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14
LOCAL MARKETS.

Wheat, so to 6S; corn, 40 to 43, meal 90
to 100 per 100 pounds; oats, % to 20;
fowls (live), to 61; spring chickens.
8 to 9 cts. per ID. lard, 2
to s; eggs, 10 to IA cts: butter
10 to 20; hams, 10 to ll1a, Irish
potatoes, 40 to 80; beef, 8 to ga veal
1 to Az; Pork, 4 to AZ; hides
green, 8 to hides dry, 8 to 10 hides
(green) sailed. 2 to 9.
The Drain Market.
The grain markets closed yesterday
as follows:
Ohicago-wheat, Sept. 7O%; May
"a; Dec. ia Corn, Sept. 81 4;
Sept. oats, 2l3s.
New York-Southern wheat. 20 to
n; Southern corn, 80 to 40.
Baltimore Southern wheat, 90 so u
Southern corn, 80 to S91a.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14
College Recital and Reception.

Fredericksburg College extends a
cordial invitation to the pablo to at
tend the public recital and reception
in the College Friday. September 10.
beginning at 9 p NJ.
/. Piano by Miss Lille O. Decker
Grand Polonsise, + fat msj)r Chopin.
?. Songs by Miss Florence f Bayes
"A Mignon, Hardelot; b Ave Maria
from Cavslleria Rusticana, Nascsgni.
3 Violin by Miss Decker-Polonaise.
op 40, Hans Slit.
1. Song by Miss Hayes Know st
Thou the Land?' From Mignon A
Thomas
) Address by President Ramsay on
The Value of a College Education -
After the recital general iDvi-
tati0n will be extended to friends &c
meet the new members Of the faculty
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14
WoMAN'S NIGHTMARE.
The shudders When She Realizes the

Danger and Pain Of Child-bearins'
There Is so much suffering and danger
IN store for the young mother, that her
happy anticipation soon gives way 70 .
feeling OF dread at the thought Oh the
pain Which she must undergo. Ihi:
constant fear 80 preys upon the mind OF
many women that it fills them with ter
ror and makes baby's coming o source
of the greatest anxiety and dread.
All the suffering and danger OF the
ordeal can be avoided by the use
Of mothers Friend" which prepares
the body for this important event. IL
relieves morning Sickness" and many
other unpleasant conditions which ex-
ist during this time. Thousands OF
women praise "Mother's Friend" for
bringing them safely through the most
critical period of their lives. )
Every woman should send their name
and address to the Bradfield Regulator
Co., Atlanta, Georgia. and receive free,
valuable Information on the subject.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14
Por over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions Of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success 1t
soothes the child. softens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea /
will relieve the poor little sufferer i'm.
mediately Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. Twenty-Five cents
q bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs.
WinsloW's Soothing Syrup -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14
Richmond, fredericksburg Il
Potomac Railroad.

Schedule In effect May 2lst, 1899
TRAINS LRAvE FREDERICKSBURG
Leave Northwsrd.
SIG A. NJ. daily.
Yl6A NJ. Daily except Sunday, local to
Quantico only.
i0.l3 A. NJ, Sundays only.
las A. NJ daily except sunday
81 L. Nj. daily except sunday. Does not
stop between Fredericksburg and Quantico.
g.2S Y. Nj. daily.
Leave Southwark.
SIS 4. VI. daily. stops only 81 Milford
boswell and Ashland. week days. Makes all
local stops Sundays.
T. As P. NJ. daily except Sunday. Makes all
local stops.
~ z. NJ. Daily except sunday stops only
at Milford, boswell, Ashland and Glen Allen.
$50 =. NJ. Daily stops only at Doswei and
Ashland.
ga p. NJ. Daisy makes all Local stops
fredericksburg and Richmond AccomodA-
ton. Daily except Sunday.
Makes all local stops.
Leaves Fredericksburg at $40 A. NJ Ar
.lvcs Richmond SIS A. NJ. Leaves hichmunc
sttP NJ Arrives Fredericksburg o 81 T. ".
W F. Taylor. Traihc Manager.
- - - o. Q. COX, Agent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14

Col j. J. Garnet, director Of the
Southern Exposition, to be held in New
York from O5tober 81 to November %.
is now on tour of the principal cities
in the South closing arrangements for
exhibits He expects TO meet the Gov
ernors. mayors. presidents OF exchanges
and chambers of commerce and to show
the practical benefits that the South
will derive through the exposition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14

The menagerie with the Great Wal.
lace Shows is worth more to child
than whole term Of natural history
in school. Don't let the young folks
miss it, for it is the largest and best
selected collection OF wild beasts that
ever touredthis country. At Fredericks-
burg on Monday, Sept. Is.
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for Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina and IT
ginia Lumber, dressed aud undressed. Snin-
sles. Laths. sash. Doors and Blinds, Lime.
Srmcnt, Calcino Plaster, Plastcring HAIR,
HuIlding and Paving Brick. Tin and Iron
RoOrug Cut anc Wire Nails, all kinds kea1y-
M1yed Paints aud Dry Paint. Liuseed Oil,
Tlrpentine, Dryer Narnish and Lewis, nlte
Lead. Paint Brushes ot all kinds, W indOw
GlAss aud Putty, Farm Wagans; ROAD CHrts
aud Buggics. l. H. N"SN-
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-09-14
New Advertisements.

The statement of the Fredericksburg
National Bank Will be found in an.
other colnmn Of this issue
l044 acres OF land ON the mineral
belt in SpOtsylvania for sale. See no.
tice elsewhere Of ST. Geo. r. Fitz-
hugh and ]. l. Powell, commissioners.