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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-09-03
News from Greene County.

QUINQUE. VA. September 2-(SpeciaD
]. E. Harlow recently found IN his or
chard four apples growing together in
square the stems at right angles, like
four spokes In a wheel.
There is plenty of work in the carpen-
tering line in this vicinity, but the wages
are low. Some of the best mechanics are
going to Richmond TO work for the fall.
The protracted meeting held by Rev
A j. Harlow. of Orange at the Baptist
church, Swift Run. near Anxious, closed
on Sunday evening, August 31st. Fifteen
young converts were baptized.
Rev. Mr.. Hall is holding protracted ser
vices at Temple Hill. in the Blue Ridge.
Ha closed the meeting at Ringhams With
twenty-five additions.
The cattle buyers from the Valley ara
again in this county. and are paying fair
~ good prices for young. fat cattle
Calves are hard to dispose OF. but hogs
are eagerly sought.
Mrs. kittie Herring. near Ortis. was
dangerously i'll last Friday.
Dulany Brothers at Rnckersville have
doubled the capacity Of their store.
Miss Lutte Harlow has returned from
visit to Roanoke. She brought her cousin:
Bessie Harlow, as her guest for several
weeks.
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NEGRO USES A. KNIFE.
GEORGE CUNNINGHAM, A RICHMOND
ExcURsIoN1sT, IN JAIL.
INNOCENT NEGRO is SHOT.
A Bloody ARRAY in Williamsburg in
Which Two Are Cut, one Fatally
Shot, and the cause of the Rev
Escaped Injury.

WILLIAMSBURG, VA, Sept. IA
when the Labor-Day excursion train
reached Williamsburg, and as a result
John Cloves. a young white boy, has
a dangerous cut in the side; Jeff Hoskins,
colored has knife wound in the shoul-
der, and George Cunningham, big
Richmond negro, is in Jail, charged
with the cutting. In attempting to cap
ture Cunningham one of the deputies.
Peter Cloves, shot and dangerously
wounded a negro boy named Bird.
The trouble started on the train and
eliminated in a rough-and-t tumble fight
near the Chesapeake and Ohio depot.
where the cutting was done.
The crowd chased the man up town,
where he sought refuge in the house of
colored man. Sergeant r. C. Lawson
called assistance, and with slcotguns and
pistols, surrounded the square. Cunning
ham was seen to push a boy out of the
house, and, using him as a shield. fired
one of the two revolvers in his hands at
Sergeant Lawson.
1t was then that young Cloves shot
and accidentally wounded Bird, two loads
of shot striking him in the back.
Cunningham disappeared, but the
square was securely guarded all night
and early this morning the culprit was
found in an Clubhouse. He surrendered
without further resistance and is now i'll
Jail.
z He is described as a big, bad negro.
He has given the police trouble here
before. He is one of the many bad
negroes brought here to work on the new
ward-building at the hospital
Hoskins is out this morning. but the
other injured ones are in their beds.
INJURED BOY MAY DIE.
The colored boy. Bird, is at the point
of death and DR.. King, the physician in
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Heard in TnzeweII.

TAZEWELL, VA, September 2.--(spe-.
cial.)-Hon. Robert G Jackson; Judge OF
the Circuit Court adjourned the August
term of said court yesterday and left
for his home, at Wytheville. This was
the shortest term for many years. 1t
began last Tuesday and ended Monday
morning.
Only two jury cases were tried. one
of which was that Of Louisa Peery
against the town Of North Tazewell for
s. 500 damages. on account of injuries
sustained by a defective sidewalk. The
jury returned a verdict in favor of the
plaintiff. allowing her $500 damages.
Cards are out announcing the coming
marriage on Wednesday evening nee at 5
O'Clock, Of Mrs. Jennie F. Ratllff ana
Mr.. c. J. Barns. at the Ratliff Hotel, in
this place. Mrs: Ratliff is the owner
and proprietor Of the new and handsome
building known as the Ratliff Hotel. and
Mr.. Barns is a prominent attorney of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. D. w. Walton. recent
IN returned from an European tour, ar
rived on yesterday to visit friends and
relatives. They are the guests of MI.
and Mrs. B. W. Stras.
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charge, has little or no hope of his re-

charge, has little OF no hope Of his re-
covery.
The father of Bird says the boy was
called to the door by officers. who asked
him his name. He told them. but they
were dubious and this frightened him.
He turned and ran up a narrow stairway,
and while running, some one shot him in
the back.
Sergeant Dawson says that Cunning
ham used Bird as shield to shoot at
him, and that when the former fired Mr..
Cloves, in the dark, fired at the assaiiant
and hit Bird. This, he says. occurred in
the yard, and not in the house.
AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER.
Young Cloves, who was cut by Cum
ninghan, is out this afternoon His
wound is over the heart, and is a bad
looking one. In justice to him, your cor
respondent would say that he had nothing
passing by when he was cut.
Labor Day was generally observed here
yesterday. About 125 people went to
Richmond on the excursion. and all SEEM
ed to have had good time.
Tomorrow the Marshall Cornet Band
will take it's annual outing on James
river. The party will go on Mr.. E. W.
Warburton's launch, Avondale. A good
time is anticipated by the members Of
the band. The leader, Mr.. c. J. Person,
will be in charge.
Dr. H. U. Stephenson, of Toano, was
here to-day on professional business
Major Henry A. Wise of New York, is
visiting at Carriers Grove, the hospitable
home Of DR.. E. G. Booth
Mr.. E. w Warbutron was in Norfolk
yesterday, where he purchased a number
of fine young mules
Mr.. and Mrs. Pease and daughter, Miss
Ruth, returned to Richmond, last night.
after a pleasant visit to Captain and Mrs.
J. r. Bacon
Mr. W. L. Schenck, of York county,
and Mr. S. S. Hankins, of James City,
were here to-day on business.
Sheriff NJ. R. Harrell Messrs. B. D.
Peachy, R. r. Cole, and Thomas Shod-
smith formed a pleasant party that spent
Yesterday and to-day in Richmond.
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Lexington Tid-Eits.

LEXINGTON. VA. September 2.-(Spe-
cIalO-The September term OF the Circuit
Court began Monday, and will continue
two or three weeks, as there is a good
deal of work before it.
The County Court also held it's session.
and completed considerable amount Of
routine work.
The wills OF Mr.. w A Cooke and P.
Caroline Patterson were probated
Three cases OF the Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad against Len c. Bird; the James
River Investment Company, and NJ. A.
Turner and F. A Logan. property and lot
owners in Glasgow. were heard.
The commissioners appointed by the
last court to examine into the rights of
the parties to these suits returned their
reports, which were confirmed and or
dered to be reported.
Rev. J. A. Robson, the young clergy
man who has just taken charge Of the
Episcopal churches at Buena Vista and
other points iii the southeastern part of
the county. qualified to perform marriage
ceremonies.
Every train that arrives brings numbers
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PITTSYLVANIA NEWS.
srr. rhompkins to wed and Live in

3.r Thomplxfns to Wed and Live in
Bedford-Thc Primitive Baptists.
CHATHAM. VA, September 2-(Spe-
cial.)-Circuit Judge e. w. Saunders has
ordered Circuit Court Clerk S. S. Hurt,
of this county to examine the Circuit
Court clerks office of Franklin county.
Mr.. Hurt will leave for Rocky Mount
Tuesday morning.
Mr. Ro. TompSins has severed his con-
nection with the county Clerks office
here, having served as deputy since Jan
uary, 1900. Mr.. Tompkins left on Mon
day for Bedford county, where Miss
Nunnie Curtis Graves will become his
bride on Wednesday, September 3rd. Mr.
To-nplzins will visit relatives in this coun-
ty immediately after his marriage. re-
naming until the latter part of Septen1-
Der Mr.. Tompkins and bride will then
return to Bedford county and reside near
Davis Mill, where he will engage IN
farming.
Mr. Douglass Mitchell died at his home
near here about II A. NJ. Monday. Mr..
Mitchell has been in feeble health for a
long time and his death did not come as
a surprise.
The stanton River Primitive Baptist
Association, which convened with CALI
lee church on Friday, August 18th, adj
journed Sunday, August 3lst to meet
with Weatherford church in next regular
meeting on the fifth Sunday IN Noven-
Der. The attendance was large Friday
and Saturday. The Saturdays crowd is
estimated in the thousands. The meeting
was very much enjoyed, and every com
fort in the way of water and refresh
ments was had in bountiful quantities
MT and Mrs. N. E. Clements returned
on Saturday from University of Virginia
where Mr. Clements has been taking the
summer law course. Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
ents are boarding for the present with
Mr.. James Carter.
Mr.. John Jones, residing in the county
near here, gave a delightful dance last
Friday night in honor of Miss Burkes,
of Danvllle, now visiting the family of
Mr.. Jones.
Misses Louise Monroe Of Charlotte
county, and Emma Tate, of Chalk Level,
left for the latter's home Sunday, having
spent several days visiting relatives here.
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MRS. M. A. GOODWIN DEAD.
A Beloved Woman of Greenesvi1le-
Emporia Affairs.

E>mpOria Affairs.
EMPORIA, VA, September 2.-(Spe-
cial)-Mrs. NJ. a. Goodwin, widow of
Judge Stephen Goodwin, of this county,
died at the home of her son. Hon. W.
Samuel Goodwin, in this place, this
morning about o'clock. Mrs. Goodwin
had suffered a severe attack OF sickness
this summer, but was apparently re-
covering very rapidly. On yesterday shS
seemed almost in her usual health, hence
her death this morning was sudden and
unexpected and was a terrible blow 10
her friends and relitives.
Mrs. Goodwin was a Miss Drewry, of
Southampton county. a member Of the
aristocratic family of that name, which
has long been prominent and influential
in that county.
The deceased was consistent and de-
vout member of Christ Episcopal church.
of this place, and ever had deep and
abiding interest in religious matters
She possessed many noble qualities or
mind and heart, and had in rare. degree
that courtesy, gentleness and refinement
so truly characteristic of the women OF
the South. She leaves family Of several
sons and daughters. Hon. w. Samuel
Goodwin, Messrs. Watkins B. Goodwin.
and S. D. Goodwin, and Mrs. George n.
Bailey, of this place; Mr.. Joseph Good
wyn, of North Carolina. and Mrs VIII
liam Ridley, of Southampton.
The remains will be inferred in the
county here tomorrow afternoon.
MRS. w E. BAILEY ILL.
Mrs. W. E. Bailey. who has been in
Asheville. N. c., for the past few months
in the hope of restoring her failing
health. is. reported to be much worse
&c serious
TO cause her relatives and friends the
ldeenest solicitude If she is strong
enough to stand the exertion and fatigue
of the trip. her husband will leave Ashe-
Vile with her to-day for her home here
She seams to derive no beneht from
staying in Ashevlle, and is so anxious
to come home, the doctors have ADVISED
that her wishes be granted. Mrs. Bailey's
husband and children have been in Ashe-
VILE with her the entire summer
PERSONAL.
Hon Leo. D. Yarrell, of Washington.
is in town this week on professional
business.
Misses Belle and Tillie Powell. who
have been visiting friends in N1eck1enburg
county, for the past month, have returned
to their home
Mr.. w. NJ Farneld, of Wilson. N. c.,
is in town this week on business.
~ :
Mr.. E. C. Palmer, a prominent young
attorney of this place, has been very sick
for the past week. The doctors feared
that he had appendicitis. but have now.
abandoned that opinion He is now very
much improved.
Miss Estelle Florsheim. Of Richmond,
who has been visiting Mrs. III. Schwartz
for the past month, has returned to her
home.
Miss Mary Lee Miles. of Brunswick, is
visiting here at the home Of her sister,
Mrs. J. E. Baker.
Mrs. Robert seay, has returned from a
visit of several weeks to friends in
Petersburg.
Miss Fife Baker is visiting friends in
Richmond.
Miss Leslie Jeffries, Of Norfolk. is
visiting Miss Rosa Baker.
County Court convened yesterday, and,
after this transaction Of routine business
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MRS. EucENrA r. noWLEs DEAD.
Passed Away Near OilvilIc in Gooch'
lind County.

"a = ~
land County.
MAIDEN'S VA. September 2-(Spe-
c,al.,-Nrs. Eugenia T. Bowles died at
her nome. "ceries." near Oilville, in TINS
county, at GAS O'Clock last Sunday morn
Ing, in the 55th year of her age.
The end had been regarded as lneVlta.
bio for several days. and the duration OF
her life was a mere matter of the power
of her constitution to resist the hand OF
death.
Mrs. Bowles was a lady of highly cni-
tured mind and many graces OF heart
and character, which made her general
favorite in the community and won Tor
her the love and admiration of its peo-
pie with whom she had spent the greater
part of her life.
Deceased was a daughter of the late
George and Eliza Thomas. who were
among the most prominent residents OIL
this county in their day. She is sur
vived by her husband Mr.. j. B. BoWles
and seven children, Messrs. Cecil, Thorn
as. Knight and Cabbell Bowles. MISS
Imogene and George Bowles, and Mrs
c. H Tucker, ali of whom reside in the
county.
Her remains were peacefully laid to
rest at her late home on Monday after
noon in the presence of large crowd OF
Borrowing friends and relatives.
Rev. J. r. Reynolds, Of Oakland Bap-
fist church OBLIGATED.
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MUSICALE AT CUCKOO.
Delightful Entertainment In Which
Amateurs Participated.

Delightful Entertainment in Which
Amateurs Participated
One Of the peasantest and probably the
last OF the many entertainments at Cue
koo during the present summer was the
al fresco musicale. so-called because the
ers musical, more or less. This delight
full affair took place at the lovely home
of Mrs. Sarah Hankins on the evening of
Saturday, August 30th. and was witnessed
by a large and representative audience
of residents and visitors
Among those who took leading parts
We're: Miss Agnes Mccarthy and Mr.
Frank Mccarthy, of Richmond. in vocal
solos; Miss Jessie Spencer, of Lexington
KY, in piano solos; DR.. P. B. Pendleton,
Jr.. in several selections upon the violin,
accompanied by the piano or guitar.
In addition to the above a very lively
chorus added to the interest of the occa-
sion. Each number on the programme
was appropriately introduced by Mr. w
n. Mccarthy. After the musical light
refreshments formed a very interesting
part Of the evenings pleasures.
Among those from a distance who were
present, in addition to those mentioned
above, We're: Rev. and Mrs. c. p. Viii
Hanson, Miss Roper, Miss Mamie Black
burn, Miss Mary Woodbridge Mrs W.
II. Mccarthy, Misses Jane and Edith Nc
Carthy, Mr. Albert Hankns, DR. Moon.
all Of Richmond: Misses Jessie. Marie,
and May Whitehurst, of Norfolk; Mrs.
II. F. Dade, of Henderson, Ky; Misses
Julia and Eva Spencer. and Mr. Gayle
Spencer, OF Lexington. Ky; Mr.. Ora. II.
kempes, of Vicksburg. Miss; Miss Sally
Holiday. of Peake; Miss Beulah Price.
of Washington; Mr.. Walter Holiday, of
Richmond
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..uNcLE s.nv WALKER DEAD.
Porter of Associated RAILWAY omc-a
Highly Esteemed by Employers.

Samuel Walker who. for the last etgh-
teen years has been faithful porter OF
the Associated Railways was stricken
with paralysis Sunday morning and pass
Ell away quietly at his home. corner
Washington and Beverley streets. at ]
o'clock Monday.
His funeral will take place at o'clock
today. from the First Baptist church
(colored Friends invited.
He leaves a wife one daughter, ten
grsnd-ctildrcn and three great grand
children, and many white and coiored
friends.
He was held in the highest esteem by
his employers, and his loss will be deeply
felt By them. Uncle Sam" Was one OF
the most accommodating and polite color
ed men of the city-a genuine oi9-tns
courteous Virginan. ELe was ever at hts
post, and when "Unc!e Sam said thing
was so, IL was accepted as truth.
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PITTsYLVANIA REGISTRATION.
Boards of the Various Districts Fix
Dates OF S7ttings.

CHATHAM, VA. September 2-(Spe-
cial)-Messrs. F. L. w. Graves, G. w.
Edwards, and c. ". McClanahan. Board
of Registrars for Pig River District, viii
meet for the registration of voters as fol-
lows:
Ajax September 10Th and Goth; Pulens,
September ed and Esd: Toshe's. Septen-
Der Ath and 18th; Farmers. September
26th and 9th; Whites. SEPTEMBER 18th and
30th; Bright's, October 1st and I'd; Nine
ola, October Sd and 4th.
Messrs. H. c. Clement. M. A. Parrish.
and B. P. Gilbert, Board of Registrars
for Callands District, will meet for regis
tration of voters at Muserville. Septem-
Der 18th and 18th; Hollywood. September
18th and 18th; Banister, September fifth
and 18th; Swansonvlle. September 18th,
goth, and 22d; Sandy River, September
23d and oath; Callands, September 18th,
26th, 9th, and 9th.
Messrs. H. P. Ferguson. Samuel r.
Stone, and Samuel F. Brown. Board of
Registrars for Banister District. will meet
for registration of voters at Grasty's
Store. September 10th and t1th: Riceville,
September 18th, 18th, and 18th; Peytons-
burg. September 18th and 18th; Shoci1oe.
September sd, 9th, and 18th: Cedar Hill.
September 18th and 9th; Lola, October
1st; Pickaway, October I'd.
Messrs. J. r. Brown, ]. L. Carter. and
". l.. Thompson, Board of Registrars for
Chatham District. the last named has re-
signed. with no successor appointed. The
two first named will hold meetings for
registration Of voters at Spring Garden,
September 18th and 18th; Dry Fork, Sep
TENDER 18th and 18th; Giles Store, Sep
TENDER 18th and 10Th; Veal. September
22d and 23d; Bryants, September 18th and
Goth; Elba, September 18th. Goth, and Oc-
tober list; Galveston, October I'd and Sd;
Chatham, October, 4th. 9Th, It'll. sth, 9Th,
10th. 18th, 18th, and 18th.
Messrs. Fl. c. Harvey, S. L. Smith, and
j. D. Glenn, Board OF Registrars for
Staunton River District wifi meet for
registration Of voters a Level Run. Sep
TENDER Sd and 4th; Hill Grove. September
9Th and 9th; Brutus. September sth and
9Th; Hurt, September 10th and 18th; Syca-
more, September 18th and 18th: Chalk
Level, September 18th and 10Th; Mount
Airy, September 18th and 18th; Straight
some, September 18th and 10Th
At Pen Hook precinct. In Franklin
county. near the Pittsylvania county line.
registration was held one day last week
Seventy whites and four negroes we're
registered, a considerable falling off Of
the negro vote.
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G - ST @ RIA.
Bears tho - The Kind You Have Always Bought
signature es z<tzx
Children Like It.

my little boy took the Group one night
says f. D. Reynolds of Mansfield, O.,
land grew so bad you could hear him
breathe all over the house. I thought he
would die, but a few doses Of One Minute
Cough Cure relieved and sent him To
sleep. That's the last we heard of tia
Group" One Minute Cough Cure is abso-
lutely safe and acts at once. For coughs,
colds, Group, grip, asthma, and bronchitis.
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he WAS CRAZED BY THE NOISE
A New York Nan rrie. to Kin Him

A New York Man Tries to XIII Him
NEW YORK, September 2.-(special)-
Driven to distraction by blasting aud
other soul-rasping noises on the subway
excavations in front of Hotel Lincoln.
where he was living with his family, Il.
X. August. insurance agent, attempted
suicide this forenoon at the Hotel Impa-
rial by shooting himself in the head.
With his coat off, he stood in front of
mirror to make sure Of his aim. He
engaged a room at o'clock this after
noon, and the shot was fred half an hour
later.
In order to get a room at the Imperial,
which was full Of guests, August was
compelled to wait in the Office nearly an
hour before there was a vacancy. sss
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A YACHT RACE CHALLENGE.
The Swift Central Wants Race
With Anything.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA September B.
Especial 1.-The owners OF the yacht Gen.
trail. a 23-footer. have challenged thu
Hampton Roads Yacht Club and the Nor
folk Yacht Club for a race with the fast
est of the boats in these two clubs.
The owners of the Central have been
trying for some time to enter the series
OF races IN Hampton Roads. but their
letters have been ignored. Now they
challenge any yacht in this section. The
Central was formerly the Ideal. and is the
fastest craft of her class on the James.
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of cadets to the Virginia Military Insti-
tute. Even now the parade ground pre-
sents a busy scene, rs squads of rats
are taught the first principles of military
action and evolution.
Mr.. Frank Nelson returned to Chatta-
nooga yesterday after visit of two
weeks to his parents, Professor and Mira.
A. L. Nelson.
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mond, en- route for the reunion at
Amelia Courthouse. The Petersburg vets
Will go In uniform and carry their fine
drum corps.
Messrs. Williams T. Davis and Charles
e. Piummer. two popular young lawyers,
have formed a copartnership for the prac C
tice of their profession.
It is said that the number Of brandy
stills in operation IN this section will
be considerably larger than for several
years on account of the larger apple
crop.
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Uniyersit~ News.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, September
1-(Specialo-Dr Richard H Wilson
Professor of Romance Languages in the
University of Virginia. arrived from Paris
on Saturday with Mrs. Wilson and the
children They have spent the summer
in the French capital and at various wa
tering places in France.
Mr.. Brodie c. Nalfe, of Culpeper. and
Mr.. Charles c. Tenant, of Richmond.
who have been travelling in Europe since
last June. reached the University Satur-
DAY evening.
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A Surprise wedding.

ROANOKE. VA, September 2.-tSpe-
cial.)-George Marsh and Miss Nattia
Hinchee both of Salem. were married AT
the NANCE of the First Presbyterian
church yesterday afternoon. Rev. w. G,
Campbell. D. D.. officiating. The coupls
desired to keep the marriage a secret, and
obtained the license in Salem.
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Masistrate Fully Exoneratcd.

HAMPTON, VA, September 2.-(spe-
cial. )-Jndge Montague to-day dismissed
the rule recently issued against Magis.
trate J. B. Diestil. compelling him to
show cause why he should not be removed
from office on account OF incompetency
and gross neglect of duty The rule was
dismissed at the request Of the Common
wealth'S ATTORNEY T-'s,-5z
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Rev. Arnold Hall Accepts.

NEWPORT NEWS, VA. September
2.-(Special)-R Arnold Hall has ac-
cepted the call to Park-Place Presbyte-
rian church. in Norfolk. and will enter
upon his duties there in few days, hay
ing preached his farewell sermon here.
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adjourned for the term. There has been
no business of any Importance, save rou-
tine matters, for the last three terms.
Miss Bessie IrubIood, Of Weldon, who
has been visiting Mrs. Charles Reese for
the past week or SO. has returned to her
home.
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DR.. TYLER FOR THE BOARD.
To Represent William and Mary
Thanks to Mrs Claiborne.

Thanks to Mrs. CInirborne.
WILLIAMSBURG VA, September q
(Special.)-At a meeting Of the Board OF
Visitors of William and Mary College,
held to-day, the Hon. Lyon G. Tyler,
president of the college, was unanimously
nominated as an eligible for the State
Board of Education under the new Con-
stitution.
Miss Annie Davis was elected principal
of the Model School A special commit
tee was appointed to report TO the ESec-
utive Committee of the board in October
plans for putting in an electric light
plant.
Resolutions were adopted extending to
Mrs. Herbert A Clarborne, of Richmond,
the thanks of the board for her recent
gift Of $1,000 for a library of Virginia
books. in memory of her late husband.