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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
THE OLD NORTH STATE.
of School Funds-A
Moonshincr,s MaEnnnimous Act

ApprOrt1Oumcnt OF SchOOl FunuS-A
Moonshiner,s MaEnanimous Act.
RALEIGH, n. c.. December u.-(Spe-
cial )-Thc warrants are being prepared
apportioning to the various counties
what is known as the first hundred
thousand dollars of the direct appropri-
alton by the State to the public schools
To this sum a little over $1,000 is added
from the Board of Education fund, SO as
to make the apportionment exactly Is
cents to each child of school age. What
is known as the second one hundred
thousand dollars is TOR the express pur-
pose of bringing all school terms up to
four months in each year
Grand-Secretary Woodell, OF the indie
pendent O-dor of Odd-Fellows, has re-
ceived a petition for a new lodge at
Coolecmee.
An inmate of the Soldiers Home, by
the name Of Ford. from Edgecombe coun.
ty. ran away this morning. He was in
the hospital and his mind is not sound.
Persons Immediately went in pursuit OF
him. and the railway stations were
watched.
Among to-day's arrivals were A. j.
lotte; r. e. Little. Wadesboro: DR.. J. ".
Dunlap. Ansonvil!e.
The Supreme Court, having finished the
regular appeal 'lockets. to-day took up
end OF the docket cases.
Mrs. McGehee. widow Of Hon. Mount
ford MoGehee. Of Person county. Is dan
gerously Ill with pneumonia She is a
daughter OF the late Hon. George E.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
A GREENSBORO MARRIAGE.
Wedding of c. E. Brewers and Miss
Ethel ArmfieId.

Ethel ArmfieId.
GREENSBORO, N c., December IL
Especially "Wednesday night. at o'clock,
at the Methodist church in Mt. Airy,
there was solennzed one of the prettest
marriages of the season. Miss Ethel Arm
field becoming the bride of Mr.. c. e.
Brewers, of Waycross, Ga. Rev. II. X.
Boyer, of Statesvlle, was the officiating
minister. and Mrs. J. B. Mutt. Of Mt.
Airy. played the wedding marches.
While the congregatio was In waiting,
Woodroffe's orchestra rendered several Sc
lections, and Prof. David Russell. of
Greensboro. sang Fulfilled The maid
Of honor was Miss Kate Wakefield Of
Charlotte and the best man Mr.. 7. a.
Glascock, of Greensboro. The bridesmaids
were Misses Virginia Biting, Carrie
Joyce. Essie Brewer, Emma Merritt, of
Mt. Airy; Myrtle Armfield of Green's
looro; and Eua Neal, of jefferson. The
sroomsmen were Messrs. Ernest and Har-
ry Galloway, Arthur Armheld, and T. C.
Coffin, of Mt. Airy; W. I. Underwood, of
Charlotte, and j. S. kuykendall, OIL
Greensboro.
Following the marriage there was Z.
largely attended reception at tile home cf
the bride. Mr.. Brewer and his briuc spent
Thursday here, and Thursday night left
fnr a wedding trip South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
BALANCE IN THE TREASURY.
Fredericksburg Folks Say They Arc
Prosperous Slaughter of Wild
Ducks in Esscx-Dcath OF Mrs.
Nancy Minton.

FREDERICKSBURG VA, December IL
(SpeciaL)-A meeting of the stockholders
Of the Rappahannock Valley Agricultural
and Mechanical Society was held here to-
day for the election of officers and other
business, Captain NJ B. Rowe presiding,
and Captain S. J. Quinn acting secretary.
The election resulted as follows:
President, Captain NJ. 8. Rowe; vice
presidents, Messrs w S. Embrey, NJ. c.
Hall. NJ S. Chancellor, j. P. II. Crismond,
j. p. Rowe. D. NJ Lee, Judge A. w Wal
lace, Y. Chancellor, l.. r. Colbert, Will
liam II. Richards Benjamin Goldsmith,
James T. Lowery; secretary and treasur-
or. Captain S. j. Quinn: Board of Direc-
tors the president, secretary. and the fol-
lowing: St George r. Fitzhugh, Z. D.
Cole, A. p. Rowe, ]. NJ. Griffin, A. T.
Embrey, I. McCraCken. j. p. Corbin. II.
3. Lane II +. Crismond. G. H Hur-
kamp G. w. Shepherd, J. 3. Gray, ]. II.
Rawlings Alexander Pratt Oliver East
burn. S. S. Bradford. ]. r. Aldrich. Henry
Danrehl, Henry Warden. j. ]. Sale. A.
NJ. Garner 7. F. Morrison, T. J. Hay
don, and j. w. Jones.
Captain Rowe read his annual address
as president, and Captain Quinn, secre-
tary and treasurer, submitted his report
for the year, showing balance of S452, sc
in the treasury. Both papers were receiv-
ed and ordered spread On the minutes.
The affairs of the society are in excel
lent condition.
EVERYBODY PROSPERING.
The prosperous condition of business
among the merchants Of this city, is
r7at1er of great encouragement to the
people here. In every instnce when ask
I'd as TO trade conditions, they say that
business is ahead OF Iast year. One large
house here states that it's increase in sales
for the year is 40 per cent.
The country people are swarming to
town. and from now until Christmas the
stores will be crowded each day.
Tbs farmers are bringing their goods in
tnc disposng OF them for splandid prices.
Among their principal selling articles is
wood. for which they are now obtaining
in this city from So to 81 cord
A MUSICAL EVENT.
A musical event of great interest will
be the concert by the Fredcricksburg Col
lege orchestra, which takes place Friday
night at the college chapel. The orchestra
will be assisted by the college chorus and
several individual singers This musical
organization has. under the direction of
Professor Franklin. OF the college. be-
come exceedingly popular with music
lovers In this city, and large audience
VIII be present when the first concert be-
gins.
DIR. ]. w. Lubchansky, of Baltimore =.
visiting his brothcr-in-law, Mr.. Henry
Falk. on Main street. DR.. Lubchansky i.
me OF the leading physicians Of the Mon
smental City. and was one of the few
1octo's invited to witness a bloodless
sSeIy operation recently performed tn
saat city by DR. Lorenz. the famous Wen.
HEIFER DIES OF RABIES
.. ~. 6. Orrick. living near this CITY
n epotsylvania county. lost a fne hei,s,
om nydrophobia. A dog went In his fi.i1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
PUBLIC MANUAL TRAINING.
Captain Chns. f. Vnwtcr to Spcak
Here Saturday Night.


Captain Charles e. Vawter, Of the
Miller Manual School, will deliver. under
the auspices Of the Richmond Educa-
tional Association. a lecture on manual
training in our public schools on Satur-
day evening at $3.50 at the Young Mems
Christian Association.
Manual training began in Germany
about 1875 and even to-day some refuse
to see Its Importance and usefulness. 1t
is not merely to accomplish manual deN-
terity, but includes general culture and
develops the spiritual and mental powers
or the young.
Professor Vawter will demonstrate the
Importance of manual training and show
it's success in the past and it's growth,
and its prospects for further develop
mcnt. He knows his subject well.
g IT'S not enough to know, one must APP
ply.
And not enough to will; it is to try
Governor Montague will introduce the
speaker. The public is cordially invited
to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
dogs were driven away. He is still at

dogs were driven away. He is still at
large.
After lately improving st. Mary's church
at a cost of $500. Rev Father D. F. Cole
man now intends adding a bell and bel
Try The bell will be q large one, weigh
ing 1000 pounds or more. The uelfry.
which will be a steel structure, will be
built at the rear of the church.
Richard Cox. of Stafford brought here
Wednesday, TWO loads 1,G00 pounds, of
black bass, caught in Potomac Creek,
which were shipped by express to Phila-
delphia.
HE SLEW THE DUCKS.
Mr.. Herbert Taylor. of Essex county.
killed one day this week 136 ducks at
enc shot They are plentiful along the
Rappanannock, and on the various creeks.
but the slaughter at the hands of men
using small sized cannons for shooting
purposes, is calculated to thin their ranks
in very short time.
Dr. Henry Roberts died at his home
near Spotsylvana Courthouse. at the age
Of Sc years. having been born in West
Rydan. Yorkshire. England, in 1876 He
came to America in 1S45 and has been in
this country twenty-nine years. He leaves
no relatives except Mr.. Frank c. Mussey,
who is a nephew.
MRS NANCY MINTON DEAD.
Mrs. Nancy Ninton, of Sunlight, died
last week at the age of 80 years. She
leaves one daughter. Mrs Fannie Owens;
a granddaughter, Mrs. Charles Waller,
Of Fredericksburg, and two sons, Messrs.
w. W. and James T. Owens, of Washing
ton.
The funeral of Mrs. Kate c. Rose took
place at st. Johns Episcopal church, at
the Courthouse, at l. o'clock yesterday.
Her sudden death. due to paralysis. was
a great shock to her many friends. both
in King George and Westmoreland Coun-
ties.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Richmond, Fredericksburg, and Po-
tomac Railroad Compnny-IOItday
Excursion Rates.

Excursion Rates.
The Richmond, Fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad Company will sell spe-
ciai excursion tickets to points on the
R., r & P. and ". S. Ry.. on account OF
the Christmas and New Years holidays,
at reduced rates. as follows:
To the Public: Tickets to be sold De-
cenber Esd, oath. 18th. 3oth, and 3lst, 1902,
and January LIST, 1903, good returning until
January 3d.
10 students and teachers of schools and
colleges, only, on presentation and sur
render of certificates signed by the presl.
dent, superintendent or principal Of
school or college. December 18th to 22d.
inclusive, good returning until January
Stll
Rourd-trip rates from Richmond to
Fredericksburg, $3.50; Alexandria, $40;
Washington, s475; and to other points in
proportion Tickets good going only on
date of sale and for continuous passage
in each direction.
Apply to Richmond Transfer Com
pany, SOB ca st Main street; jefferson Hotel
and Murphys Hotel; or ticket agent.
Byrd street, Elba, and Main-street sta
tons. w. z. TAYLOR,
Traffic Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Presbyterian Foreign Missions.

The Rev. S. H. Chester, secretary OF
Foreign Missions OF the Southern Pres
byterian Church, has been in the city
for the past few days. He addressed
the students at the Union Theological
Seminary last week.
secretary is planning great things for
the foreign work. 1t feels encouraged to
believe that in the year 1893 the contri
Increased to permit a better provision
for the present missionary force. and in
addition to send out reinforcements,
which are so badly needed in the different
fields.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
TRANSFERS OF PROPERTY.

In Richmond: r. II. HARDWOOD and
wife to E. L. Goodman. Is feet on south
side Of Ivy street, 1881 feet east Of Row
G: ]. Hooper. special master, to J. w.
Jones. 16 feet on north side OF Leigh
James T. Sloan to Katherine NJ. Dietz.
50 feet on north side OF Ivy street, 80
feet west Of Rowland, $3.50:
John Sloan and wife to s. i. kaufelt
a feet west Of Thirty-second, So.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Po.tomces Made Presidential.

WASHINGTON, D. c., December IL
The Postofice Department has advanced
15S foruth-class postoftices to the Presi
Dental class to take effect January 1st
They include the following:
North Caroiina-Albemarle, Mt. Olive
and Roxboro.
South Carolina-Batesburg.
misunderstanding.
Georgia-Abbevlle. Blackshear, Cairo.
Calhoun, Douglass, Harmony Grove
Monticello, Pelham and Winder.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
BosToCK,s GREAT ANIMAL ARENA
Horse SHOW Building in Richmond.

Horse Show Building in Richmond.
Tenders are invited Tor candy-stand
privilege (sole right. The management
are also prepared to consider the letting
OF other concessions to responsible peo-
pic The exhibition will open twice daily
from Wednesday next, December 18th.
during the winter months Tenders for
candy-stand must be mailed to Mr.. Ha--
ry E. Tudor treasurer, Bostock's Animal
Arena, Richmond, no later than by last
local mail on Saturday evening. December
18th.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
for four years Commissioner of Agricul-

In the Federal Court here J. D. John
son was on the point Of being convicted
of illicit distillinE, when c. 7. Lee voiun-
tarily came before Judge Purnell, and
swore Johnson was innocent, and that he
operated the disuliing on Johnson's land.
He declared he made the confession be
cause ne did not want to see an innocent
man punished.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
At Home This Afternoon.

Mrs Duval and Mrs Abbott, of No 3o1
east Franklin street, will be informally
at home to their friends this afternoon
from to o'clock. in honor of their
guests, Mrs William a. Anderson. Mrs.
H. G.. Johnston. Mrs. George NJ. Harrl-
son. Mrs. Charles a. Page. and Misses
Anderson. Crutchfield, and Whittle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

80 feet on Ivy street, northwest corner OF
Rowland. $50
In Henrco: Samuel +. ADM anu
wife to Peter McGovern. 1859 acres on
Williamsburg road, half mile from Hicn-
mond 81 600,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION.
Resolution in Favor of snnitariums

NeSO1utIOn IN FNVOr OF SnnIfarfumS
for Consumptivcs Adopted.
NEW ORLEANS. December 1.-THE
American Public Health Association to-
day concurred in a resolution proposed by
the Executive Committee in favor of a
national consumption sanitarium. The re-
solution asking for the abolition of quar-
antine was reported by the legislative
committee, with the recommendation that
it is not expedient to adopt it at this
time. The recommendation was approx
ed.
The association refused to approve the
resolution asking the Federal government
to employ sanitarium physicians in the
building of the Isthmian canal, 80 that
the health of those engaged in the work
of the construction may be preserved.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
York River Line Winter Schedule,

York River Line Winter Schedule,
Elective December 13, 1902.
Leave Richmond from Southern rail-
way. Fourtcenth--Street Station 4:3n p.
NJ, Mondays Wednesdays. and Fridays.
Arrive Baltimore following morning $50
A. NJ.
Fare one way. $3.50 Round trip. S.
The best way to travel between Rich
mond. Baltimore, Philadelphia, New
York, and the North and East.
Short water TIP. Elegant steamers.
5S4r,-n he-t Electric lights,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

Pink Carnations, 35c Per. Dozen.
Pink carnations % cents per dozen 4
Hamnonds, 107 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Richn, in New York.

Richn. onders in New York.
NEW YORK, December 11.-(Special.)-
Following were the Richmonders regis
tered to-day in New York:
Waldorf-H. S. Binswanger.
Fifth Avenue-D. G. Adair, J. II. Grout.
st. Dens-N. B. Bacon
Park Avenue-H. S. Binswanger.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

Special Holiday Rates via Southern
Railway, 18O2JO3.
One and one-third- fares for the round
trip between all points south Of the Poto-
mac and east Of the Ohio and Mississippi
rivers.
For details INQUIRE If any Southern
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

George Giles (colored). charged with
stealing wood from e: F. Murphy y SON.
was sent to jail for thirty days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
NO CASE AGAINST STOLTZ.
Instnlmcnt Dealer Discharged i
Police Court Yesterday.

The case in the Police Court yesterday
morning against the instalment man, r.
A. Stoltz, charged by Mrs. Viola English
with trespassing upon her premises. No.
100 east Main street, was dismissed after
a hearing.
Mrs. English had bought a lot of fur
niture from Mr.. Stoltz several weeks ago
and after making one payment of 500
had fallen back three weeks, owing, she
said. to death in the family.
Mr.. Stoltz called several mornings ago
Cor the next payment, which was not
Forthcoming. Then he proceeded to move
away his goods. even to the stove which
had fire in it. Mrs. English claimed
that Mr.. stoltz broke down her door.
and produced broken lock to prove 1t.
Mr. Stoltz said the door was ajar. After
evidence to prove that Mr.. Stoltz had
used force or had been rude to Mrs Eng
lish. and dismissed the case.
Two cases of cruelty to animals were
disposed of in the Police Court yester-
day morning. One Of them was that OF a
negro driver, named Lewis Bentley: who
mnc 'l With shoTe w Tos SHOWN by
witnesses that he struck the mule
severe blow on the head with the shovel
and knocked the animal to It's knees
The Society for the Prevention Of Cruelty
to Animals was informed and the fine
followed as result.
The second case was that of William
driver of horse. and John
'rimberake. the owner. Agent Emmett
Taylor proved that the horse was bllnd
and in a starving condition The horse
was first noticed standing out in front OF
a bar-room on lower Franklin street.
in the cold while tfe driver was inside
the horse on September 18th from
negro man named c. c.. Smith for s25.
and that he had paid $3.50 on account.
He had made only rs cents by the ami
NAL The two men were tined % each,
which they didn't have.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

William T. Godfrey. drunk, was sent
to Jail for ten days.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

striking Mrs. Mahala Harrison over the
head With a chair. was sent to the higher
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
OFFICERS ELECTED,

RAPPAHANNOCk VALLEY AGRICUL-
TURAL SOCIETY MET YESTERDAY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
A Virginian'S Endorsement.

Here is a sample of the many written and
verbal expressions of approval We have re-
ceived from those who secured copies Of the
first issue:
"The bound volumes Of Poe to hand,
and beautifully bound and printed.
Every Virginan should own them. There
is no better Christmas present, and wish
| could duplicate my order dozen times.
Congratulating the publishers and the
Richmond Dispatch,
'W!LLIAM DANIEL CABELL,
Norwood, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
WINTER TOURIST RATES
via the Atlantic Const Line II. n.

Winter tourist tickets are now on sale
to all Southern winter resorts via the At
lantic Coast Line. This line is the short
est. quickest and most eleKantly-equipped
between the North and South. 1t offers
TO health and pleasure-seekers service
equalcd by none. You make no changes
to Florida resorts.
For full particulars, apply to any agent
Of the company. or
C. 9. CAMPBELL.
Division Passenger Agent,
s3s East Main street. Richmond. va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12

-, AElFER DIES OF RABIES.
a. a. ~. 8. orr'ck. living near this city.
from hydrophobia. A dog went IN ~. .'t az
= 'nfht and bit her on the nose. The
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Volume g.

Narrative Of A. Gordon Pyn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-12
Exclusive to the Readers of the
Distribution Days December 10th Goth, Inclusive.

Volume 1.
Memoir by William Il. Rogers.
Euloey by Jsmcs Russell Lowell.
Notice by N. P. Willis.
Adventure Of Eans Pail.
The Gold Bug.
Four Beasts in One.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-05
ALICE AND TIRE EMPEROR.
Her Telegram Does Not Displease
But Charms His Majesty.

Berlin, March 4,-Emperor William
instead Of being displeased at the tee-
gram of Miss Alice Roosevelt concern
ing the launching of the Meteor, as
some of the English newspapers aver
because Of its familiar tone was, on
the contrary very much pleased With
1t.
A member OF the cabinet relates that
after an audience with Emperor VIII
liam, Feb. 26, official business having
been finished he was about to leave.
when the kaiser remarked II must
show YOU the charming telegram have
just received from Miss Alice Roose-
Welt"
To other members OF his encourage
the emperor has also expressed his
pleasure over this telegram, and has
praised its natural and unconstrained
form.
The correspondent here OF the Assoc
clated Press has been officially In
formed of Emperor Williams satisfac-
ton at the reception accorded TO Prince
Henry. The informant OF the corre-
spondent has seen all Emperor Will
Hams marginal notes on the reports OF
Prince Henry's trip. He said;
His majesty Is In the highest de-
gree pleased with Prince Henry's re-
ception from his arrival In America.
and especially with that accorded by
President Roosevelt and his family.
The emperor has also expressed him
self as delighted with the enthusiasm OF
the welcome TO his brother"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-05
They Declare Their Sparring Ex-
hIbltious Are Not Prize Fights
WHAT POLICE HAVE DONE.
Manager McNamec Denies That tie
Contests SAVIOR OF Brutality ON.
Ger, Would Not Permit H.

When seen with reference to the allie
cation that weekly prizenghts were be-
Ing pulled of In this city under the
auspices OF the Salt Lake Athletic,
Manager McNamee Of the club said
u have no objection 10 anyone
stopping prizefghts' but am not
o"a et,at we are pulling of any prize
fights, As everyone knows, The bouts we
have had over to the club have been
boxing exhibitions devoid Of brutality
Several OF the boxers were seen and
they claim there Is u wide distinction
between the contests which have
taken nllce at the club and profess
sional prizehghts II have noticed"
said one, that on more than one occa-
sion when one of the boxers has been
uutclass I'd, or when the contest became
q little too warm that Jim Willams,and
Chief Hilton have stopped them"
Officer Williams has repeatedly de-
olared that half the blows struck In
the contests were not hard enough TO
Knock your hat OF and that there
was no comparison between the con-
tests and football when It came to
question OF brutality He called atten-
ton to the fact that IN the latter sport
player ~ frequently killed or receives
DroKcn arm or leg, and IN almost
every rush two or three players are
Knocked out as completely
lighter is while In boxing match,
where padded gloves are used, the most
contestant usually gets q bloody nose,
which amount 10 nothing
Officer Williams, who has attended
most OF the contests IN this city has
said on every occasion that IT, became
at all brutal he would s.op It, lie says
that men trained for these events and
are able to go the pace and give and
take pretty good Jolt without any
injury to themselves BY reason of their
trained condition, Manager McNamee
further declares he has complied with
the law IN every particular has never
hung up purse or prize, and in every
event has used 6 ounce gloves, while
the law permits the use of ounce
gloves
In the meantime, Wade and clifford
ave nrepnrlng for their go. as also are
Mexican Pete, Burns and Jack Chrlsty.
Jim Flynn has gone TO Park city,
Jerry Mccarthy to Eureka, and will be
followed there by Lew Thomas and
others.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-03-05

could be expected and probably the m
dian garrison must be increased The
country had already had enough eXa
perence OF allowing the colonial gar
rlspns to sink below their proper limits,
With the view Of giving 4 tllllp to re.
cruitlng the government proposed 10
allow enlistment for three years, with
nine years In the reserve, aud with the
object of inducing men to enlist for
India and elsewhere abroad II was pro-
posed to give every one Il clear shilling
per day n, after two years, the sol'
dler decided TO serve eight years with
the colors and four years In the re-
serve, he would be paid an extra six
pence daily Mr. Brodrlck said this
would result in enistlng better class
of men,
In regard TO the much'dIscussed ques-
ton OF volunteers Mr. Brodrlck de-
cared that II the volunteers were to
be bar to aonscription they must
make themselves efficient, II was pro-
posed to establish volunteer reserve
of men over 20 years of age, who were
unable to comply with the ordinary rev.
ulatlons, and to establish during the
present year a militia reserve of $4,000
men. The education Of all officers
would be vigorously prosecuted and the
expenses Of young officers would be
llghtened