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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
NEW SALEM NEWS.

The wedding OF Miss Oracle Lee
NTH and Mr.. Wesley M. Dodson
az witnessed by many Of their
sends last Sunday evening, May Is,
Columbus. Mr. J. r. Vaughn mo-
pred them there in very short
me. The bride was especially at
active in a gorgette and crepe de
hine suit, with hat and gloves to
latch. Mr.. Dodson is a business
ian and well thought Of, The hap
couple left at once for their flu
are home. residing with Mr., and
Irs. r. W. Dodson. The many
riends of the bride and groom ex-
sud 10 them their best wishes for
long and happy future life.
The school here closed May 16
nth a great honor, that every pupil
a the high school was promoted to
hO next grade. On Friday night
tural Hin presented their play at
lev Salem. Everyone present en-
Dyed il all the way through. Then
nSaturday, May u. the regular old
icnic was observed. having cream
old all day
On the FIRST sunday in June. or
rst day a singing will he held al
lew Salem church and dinner on
be ground. Everybody is cordially
nvited to come and bring a basket
ull of something good to eat
On sunday night We will have
Tayer meetin" as before, beginning
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
ARTESIA.

Mrs. W. E. Griffin returned home
Friday after spending several days
in OkolOna.
Mrs. Alice Stinson of Crawford, is
spending several days with her
mother, Mrs. A. c.. Locke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marry Foster spent
Sunday with their father, Mr.. w,
L. Ellis.
Mrs. T. E. Dismukes, Jr., has her
brother, Mr.. Clyde Gray, who has
Just returned from France.
Mr.. T. r. Dismukes has left us
for a few days for Tuscaloosa to
sun a switch engine.
Miss Marguerite Gladney has re-
turned home after spending several
days in Tuscaloosa. Her sister, Mrs.
Myriam Gladney, came with her,
and after spending a few days re-
turned home Sunday
Mrs. w. ]. Hopkins spent the
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
RARTAHATCHIE.

Pleasant Grove is coming to the
front Just after a most enjoyable
and profitable quarterly meeting the
second Saturday and Sunday. they
organized the Centenary teams and
the third Sunday we had DR.. Sykes
and Mr.. Mcfarland, of Aberdeen, to
talk on the drive and its purpose.
After the speaking last Sunday a
party of young and old people took
walk and walked MP on man
making whiskey He being hard OF
hearing they. got within a few feet
OF him before he discovered them.
He took to his heels and hasn't been
seen there since. The still was visit
ed by a number of people on Mon
day following.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28

We are glad 10 correct the mis-
take We made in our letter last week
in regard to Mrs. Martha Coleman
being killed. The report here was
that she was killed, but later the
news came she was seriously in
jured. We understand now she is
still in a serious condition, but some
hopes held for her recovery.
Mrs. e. NJ. Hicks and daughter,
Fife May, spent several days with
Mrs. Hicks mother, Mrs. Martha
Coleman.
Masters Lloyd and Howard Seay
and Miss Elise Seay OF near Mill
port, spent Thursday with their un-
Gle, DR.. NJ. r. Seay.
DR.. G. S. Barksdale spent Thurs
day in Columbus and accompanied
his SON, Jelks, home from there.
Jelks has returned from the Univer-
sity at Tuscaloosa.
Mrs. Matte Ledbetter has the
sympathy of everyone in the coun-
try in the loss of her bright little
daughter, Bobbie, who died Friday
evening. The saddest thing is the
child's father has been in France in
the service OF his country and
hasn't seen the baby since she was
two weeks old and she is now about
nine months old.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Atkins spent the
weekend in Columbus.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. b. Hollingsworth
and Messrs. ]. l.. Mcdaniel and
Lieut.. Jas Boothe of Amory and
Millport, spent short time here
Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Brown, of
Columbus, attended the funeral OF
little Bobbie Ledbetter.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. H. Atkins, of Co
lumbus. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Atkins.
Mr.. and Mrs, II. H. Fleming and
children spent Sunday in Birming-
ham
Miss Mamie Fleming, Messrs. Roy
Fleming and Wilson Kemp attended
the annual singing at Gayosa.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
McCRARY.

The Woodmen of the World held
memorial services in honor Of their
dead last Sunday in Bersheba Com
etery. All Woodmen who were pres
ent gathered at the church and
marched to the cemetery, where a
large crowd had gathered. At the
graves OF Hunter Miller and Ed
mond Smith a beautiful ceremony
was held There was an appropri-
ate musical program and an i'm
pressive speech by sovereign. Mrs.
George Meeks recited the poem, 20,
Why Should the Spirit of Mortal be
Proud?"
Mrs. c. w Miller, Misses Lois and
Lucille and Mr.. Brevard Miller went
to Reform last Friday to attend the
funeral Of Mrs. Miller's mother. Mrs.
Kerr.
Miss Lou B. Johnston and Mr..
Burgess went to Columbus Sunday
Nellie and Annie Johnston accom-
panied them.
Miss Pauline Sanders spent few
days of last week with Miss Velma
Simpson in Columbus Miss Stimp-
son accompanied her home for the
weekend.
Miss Ellie Sanders is visiting in
Columbus this week
Mr.. T. j. McArrell, of Brent, Ala,
was visitor in the home of Mr.. T..
A. Hall last week. While here he
had tomb put at his little daugh-
ter's grave in Bersheba Cemetery.
Miss Cue Sanders OF Tuscaloosa
spent last week with homefolks.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28

at o'clock. Singing before prayer
meeting.
The many friends OF Miss Myrtis
Richards are glad to learn of her i'm
provement after several weeks of
illness.
Mrs. A. l.. Holly has returned af-
ter visiting her relatives in Aber-
deem, where she is now welcomed
home again.
Mrs. Henry Vaughn was the guest
OF Mrs. w. II. Justice Monday after
noon.
Mr.. Roscoe Freeman is expected
to arrive at on early date from
France, where his homefolks will
welcome him especially.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
FERNBANK.

Mrs. Stella Chandler. of Tusca-
loosa, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
c. A. Grim.
Mr.. c. A. Grim spent the week
end in Gordo and was accompanied
home by his little sons, Earl and
Paul, who have been with their
aunt several days
Miss Maude Gartman. Of Birmine-
ham, is the guest of her parents
near Melborne
Mr.. Ed Gartman OF Baird. Miss.
visited homefolks this week.
Mrs. ]. T. Seay, of Melborne, is
visiting relatives at Millport.
Mr.. ]. Seay spent a couple of days
az Millpoint this week.
Mrs. J. L. Mcdaniel and daughter,
Edith, Of Millport. spent Saturday
evening With Mrs, Matte Cane.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
weekend with her sister, Mrs. D. B

weekend with her sister, Mrs. d. B.
Gladney.
Mr.. Schwartz, of Payne Field, was
welcome visitor to our city last
week.
Miss Irma Crook of Tuscaloosa,
spent Sunday with friends.
Mrs. Lee Roy Butts is visiting in
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. N.
Butts.
The friends of Miss Beatrice Cox
regret to hear that she will soon
leave for home, after being with us
for several months.
Mr.. Warren Locke left last week
for Shelby, where he has accepted a
position
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
PINE GROVE.

Mr.. Tommie Goodman left Sunday
to visit homefolks near Carrollton.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Tate and chill
dren spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Jones'
Mr.. Early Bush of Ethelville spent
Saturday and Sunday with home
folks at Pine Grove.
Mrs. Joe Bush is i'll.
Preaching next Sunday at the
Methodist church at Il o'clock by
Rev. Davidson. Sunday school at
10.
Mr.. T. c. Goodman went TO Ethel
vile Saturday morning.
Mr.. Jim Bush went TO Pickensville
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Majors spent
Saturday night and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. l.. Majors.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28
WOODLAWN.

On last Sunday morning Miss
Grace Smith, OF Rural Hill. and Mr.,
Molloy Dodson, one of our soldier
boys, we're banded together in the
holy bonds OF marriage. Mr.. Dodson
is to be congratulated on winning
so fair a maiden.
The New salem school closed with
jolly picnic and all declared they
had a fine time. Mrs. Nora Adair.
with her four bright little girls, and
Sallie Mae Harris, as their guest,
Wee visitors at Salem that day.
The Woodlawn school has two
weeks more before closing.
rhe Centenary drive Is on at
Vaughn's church. The captains are
Mr. ]. F. Wright and Mrs. Andrews.
Their team workers are Misses
Cheba Clara and Alice Harris and
Messrs Bernley Swanzy and Garner
Wright Mr.. ]. w. Vaughn is the
director Of drive. Our quota is 1886
a year for five years.
We are glad to state that Mr.. jim
Mat Duncan is bett r.
Mr.. and Mrs HughSon and Mr.,
and Mrs James McNeese and their
little folks were the guests OF Mr.
and Mrs. c. NJ. Harris on last sun
day
Messrs, Lindamood and Pickett
called on Miss Buena Presley a few
days ago and frightened the weary
hours for that patient sufferer.
Mrs. Jim Vaughn, of Brooksville,
was the guest of her mother, Mrs.
Sallie Pressly, last week.
Mrs. Margie White. of Brooksville,
motored over for a day with her
aunt. Miss Binns Presley.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1919-05-28

A nice, pleasant purgative that
also has a genial stimulating effect
in the liver and stomach is one rea-
son why Prickly Ash Bitters is so
well liked by people who have used
il. They find 1t a good medicine for
the whole family. Price S1.25 per
bottle. Sold by all dealers.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
THE VIRGINIA WAR HISTORY
COMMISSION IeECEIVING
MUCH DATA.

The Virginia War History Commits
SION despite the hot weather which is
making 1t difficult to get largo atten-
dahce ut its meetings, is still assembl
ing regularly each week and Is max
ing considerable Roadway in the gath
erlng OF material for the volumes.
that Will give the story of the States
participation in the great war.
The latest and perhaps tho most
notable paper to be added to tho col
lection Is the story of the SOth Divis-
ion, the Blue Ridge men from the
mountains of Va and w. Va, and w.
Pehnsylvanian. This has just been con
trlbuted by 1t. Col. Jennings G. Wise
tho historian of the division and
valued member of the commission.
Col. Wise In his paper shows tho his
torlc fitness OF this grouping. He says:
The forefatAers of these men of Vir
glnia and Pennsylvania fought side by
side In the Continental Army Of the
revolution and later together had
borne the brunt OF the war OF 1872"
He traces their traditional associat-
tions and says: Indeed the tradit-
ions of Fort Duquesne, Yorktown, the
Shenandoah and Petersburg were q
common heritage to the men of the
division, no less than the traditions
Of the early period Of American col
onization when the hills and valleys
Of the Blue Ridge section were seized
from the savage by the sturdy
pioneers Of Virginia and Pennsyl-
vania."
1t is not along the story Of the
units that is coming to tho COM
mission. Returning soldiers are TAX
ing great interest in the individual
missionaries which have been pre-
pared by the commission and sent to
camps and counties. While 1t is hard
ly to be anticipated that all individ
ual records rule be obtained, it Is rcas
enable to assume from the progress
up to date that Virginia's roster Of
combatants in the great war will con
tain in addition to complete list Of
all those who volunteered or were
drafted, items Of personal interest
and records Of personal service from
goodly percentage Of them.
Efforts are now making to create
a greater interest in the cities and
counties for In the final analysis 1t
will be in the hands Of the local com
missioners to provide such of the his
tory as is not contained in tho pap
ers Of the historians of the fighting
units. With this thought In view
publicity committee has been created
and it will meet some day next week
to decide upon comprehensive plan
OF publicity through news letters d.
rcctly issued by tho commission
through newspapers and by lectures
c. r. KELLEY.
Council of National Defense,
Federal Field Secretary for
Virginia
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
In NicInOrinni.

In sad remembrance OF my hus-
band and our father, SirElijah Hend-
crson, ST., who passed away one year
ago juno 9th, 1918.
On that bright celestial shore
with all sin and sorrow DER
There to dwell through endless
ages
In the presence Of our King.
Friends may think we'll soon for
get YOU
And our wounded hearst behealed
But they little know the sorrow
That's within our hearts concealed
~. +tilssS ssstsss sssSssss
We cannot Lord thy purpose SEQ
But all is we'll chats done by Thee;
The trial was hard but we'll not COM
plain,
But trust in God to meet again.
.. THE FAMILY.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
WON'T SIGN, is FINAL MESSAGE.
Departing German Envoy Tells "rThc
sun" Nation VIII Accept Allied
Occupation"

Paris, June 16.-"We will not
sign. We cannot sign our death
warrant. We arc quito ready for
occupation"
One of the most important Of tho
German plcnipotentiarics, just before
his departure from Versailles, made
this statement to The Sun He said
he was interpreting exactly tho feel
ing of the other members of the
delegation and Of tho Government in
its present state Of mind.
This attitude represents the state
Of mind of every German on the eve
of his return to Wcimar. Baron Won
Lersncr received the allied corrcc
tons in tho treaty few minutes
before dinner and although he had
no time to examine the document
understood and the dinner table
buZZed with commentaries.
The general impression was that
the clauses which condemn Germany
to Il half century of servitudo had
not been done away with in the
treaty and that the treaty had I'M
dergonc littlo if any change. It's
spirit remains the Same, with only Il
few of the sharp edges broken off.
Everybody leaving Versailles be-
licvcs the assembly at Woimar will
reject the treaty.
There will be some Germans left
ut Versailles tomorrow. Baron Won
Lcrsner with his STAFF Of secretaries
and II few Journalists remain. All
the delegates and the most important
membcrs OF tho party left this even
ing and are expected to arrive in
Wcimar Tuesday evening. On Wednes
day there will be Il meeting OF the
great council, at which Count van
Observation-Disclosures will explain the
views Of the delegates. None Of tho
latter expect to return TO Versailles.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
Now Lodge Mt Newport News-Grand
Chancellor Mitchell There.

Newport News, Va. June TO- Grand
Chancellor John Mitchell, Jr., arrived
here last Saturday night ut about
o'clock. He was accompanied by Grand
Medical Medical Register a. A. Ten
nant, District Deputy Grand Chancel-
Tor l. J. Morris, Col. w. Henry Jones
and Sir Robinson Davis. Super was
served at the residence of Grand Vice
Chancellor T. J. Prce, TAO Hampton
avenue. Col b! r. Jackson was pres
ent to meet the visitors.
The initiation took place ut the
Pythian Castle and the following
Officers Of ST. Joseph Lodge were in
stalled: Chancellor Commander G. j.
Brown; Master of Work, John r. Gas
kins; Vice Chancellor l.. Boone; Pre-
late James Canaday; Master Of Exche
Quer Joseph Jefferson; Master of Fin
ance Morris Robinson; Keeper of Re
cords and Seal Clarence Braxton
Master ut Arms. Edward Jefferson
Inner Guard Robert A. Erwin; Outer
Guard James Bage, Trustees. Johnny
Hill; Dixie Mabrey and Raymond
Johnson. Addresses were delivered
by the Grand Chancellor and his as
sociates. The club was organized and
ready in two weeks time by Sir r. S.
Keene. Col. B. f. Jackson and Sir
T. J. Pree.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
n Surprise Party.

,,'as,'-ra sEszsizsr'ssS'r'
When Mr.. b. T.. Jackson, Of 1888
North Fourth Street returned nome
on Tuesday night he was much SIR
prised to find his home a scene OF
much JOY, for fifty or more guest
were there to celebrate his birthday.
Music was furnished by the Messrs.
Anderson Of the Southsidc. a re-
frcshing menu was served. A birth
day cake and solid gold ring will
the Masonic emblem and very
handsome purse were presented Mr.
Jackson by Mr.. w. r. Clarke.
Mr.. Jackson with an expression G.
much joy upon his face thanked his
many friends and expressed how
sorry he was that he had kept them
waiting, but no one told him of the
party.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
N. a. n. G. p. WILL HOLD MEETING
AT MOORE STREET CHURCH.

Tho Richmond Branch N. A. A. G.
p. viii hold a membership meeting
at the Moore Street Baptist Church
on Sunday, June 20, 1919, at 1880
O'Clock. A special program ia
been arranged and several noted men
and women will speak on important
subjects of the day. All members Of
Richmond Branch are requested to
be present and bring a member for
the Branch.
DR.. w. IT, Stokes, Chairman EXEC
utive Committee; Prof. j. w. Barco,
President; Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker.
Vice President; l.. l.. Stanard, Sec
rotary.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
MRS. AGNES WlLDEES FUNERAL.

The funeral of Mrs. Agnes Wilder
who departed this life Monday June
9TH, at S a. M, was solcmnizcd Mt
the First Baptist Church Wednesday
June 1lth at 4 o'clock OF which she
had been faithful member for many
years. Miss Elizabeth Taylor, sang
very Swcctly "In that City" Rev. w.
I. johnson pictured the life of the
deceased rs she made herself useful
in every department of tho church
and never felt tired of her Christian
duty until failing health and dcclin-
ing years forced her TO give up.
lionary and active pall-bcarers:-
Mr.. Chas. Baker, b. =. Vandorvall;
Deacons, Robert Christian; II. l..
Jones; a. G. Hines; A. w. Holmes;
j. III. Morton and J. II. Harper.
Funeral Director a. ID. Price off.
ciated.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
"TIIE PRICE OF PEACE"

'Amcrica' was sung by the aud
fence and school, after which the
invocation was offered by Rev. r. N.
Jackson, rector Of st. Philips P. L.
Church. The song, "Whispering
Hope was sung by the school. Miss
Helen Cephas recited with remarkable
clocutionary power, "Thc Price of
Peace" 1t was Il historical account
o; passing events during the period
Of the war. She was the recipient
Of unboundcd applause.
'Lullaby' by D'vorak was sung by
the school, after which Principal
Adams in Il most complimentary
manner introduced John Mitchell, Jr
Of the Mechanics Savings Bank to
deliver the address to the graduates
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
"THE GARDEN OF ALLAH"

The Garden Of Allah, great reli
gious play in seven acts will be pre-
scented by local talent, under the
direction Of DR.. M. b. Singh, OK
crown prince Of India, at the True
Reformers Hall, two nights, Tuesday
and "Wednesday, Juno "a and 25, at
$3.50 P. M.
Benefit Of intermediate and Senior
Societies, B. Y. p. u. Of G.. e. of
the First Baptist Church, Mrs. Mary
A. Robertson and Miss Rebecca
Goode, Presidents.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
VOLUME. XXXVI, NUMBER 81.
ARMSTRONG SCHOOL CLOSES.
Many Editor Mitchell
Delivers Address.

Ii was Il brilliant and enthusiastic
asscmblage that filed the City Audi
torium last Wednesday night, upon
the occasion of the closing exercises
Of the Armstrong High School and
the Armstrong Normal School. Prin
cipal Adams was master of Ccrcmon
ics and Mr.. Walter G.. Mercer was
director of music. 1t was s 80 when
the City School Board and its chair
man filed OH the rostrum, followed
by those who were to participate in
the evenings exercises.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
SEND $5O,OOO.OO TO MONROE
TROTTlIR, WHO Is NOW
In FRANCE.
lBY Ida R. WcllS-BarnCtt. J

Editor Richmond Planet have just
read your editorial on William Mon
roe Trottcr and write to say that
your appreciation is lot strong
enough. Trottcr is over there doing
work for the race. AS you truly say
he should have $4,000 where he prob
ably has not $4,000 cents and | write
to urge you and other newspapers to
keep after the people in order that
they may give the money to support
him While h. is there fighting their
battles. Glr. James II, NciIl. 9nn I.
ST y. W., Washington, ID. G. sccrc-
tary Of the National Equal Rights
League will gladly receive and
acknowledge sums sent to him for
tina. purpose.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

Mr.. d. w. Parker, one Of our
favored sons, has been honorcd with
the highest gift of the craft. He is
NJ. w. G. NJ. OF New York State.
We wish to congratulate him and
hope for him much success
Mr.. T.. l.. King arrived in the city
last Sunday morning from Phila-
dclphia.
Mrs. Elvirah Nash, who has been
spending a few weeks in South Rich
mond left Wednesday for her home
in Philadelphia.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21

-, =.
Miss Alice G. Chiles has been ap-
pointed to position I'm The War
Community Service, Rcd Circle, with
headquarters at Alexandria, Va. She
has accepted tho appointment and
Will enter ut once upon her duties.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r.. Coleman
announce the marriage OF their
daughter. Annie 0. to Mr. William
NJ. Monroe, Wednesday, June IS,
1919, at Washington, ID. G..
At home, Wednesday, July 2, 191 8
1902 North Eighth Street, Richmond
Virginia.
Friends invited. No cards.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
MARRIAGE RECEPTION.

Mr.. James II. Barrett announces
the marriage reception Of his daueh-
ter, Carrie L. to Mr.. John Harrison
Mitchell, Thursday, June &c 1919 at
525 North Third Street, Richmond,
Virginia, from 900 to 400 o'clock
p. M.
Friends invited. No cards
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
RAGIiAND-BROWN.

Mr.. and Mrs. James TT. Brown an
nounce the marriage Of their daugh-
ter, Emma Florence, to Mr.. Leroy
Erskine Ragland, Wednesday even
ing, Juno twenty-fifth, at eight-ffteen
p. M, New Baptist Church.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
MEN AND WOMEN WANTED
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-06-21
a GLOWING TRIBUTE.

He paid Il tribute to those white
friends In this community, who were
doing so much to bcncht tho colorcd
people here. He gave sound advice
to the students and urged them to
practice thrift and engage in bust
ness. He gave as his reason the
financial progress OF the colorcd
people OF the country and the
necessity for the handling OF the
produce Of the farming classes.
He showed that the colored peo-
pie operated d2,279,510 acres OF
farm, land valued ut ($1, 141, G92 ,h2G)
one billion, one hundred and forty
one million, seven hundred and
ninety-two thousand. five hundred
and twenty-six dollars.
STATISTICAL INFORMATION.
He gave other interesting Stats
teal information. He showed that
the colored people Of Virginia owned
property, real and personal, to the
value Of (s44,579.733) forty-four
million, five hundred and seventy
nMe thousand. .eveu hundred and
thirty-three dollars. They owned
property, real and personal in Rich
mond city valued at ($3,275,S9T)
three million, two hundred and
seventy-five thousand. eight hundred
and ninety-seven dollars.
(: -. ta~ .'SrVs1?~1sEsy" |
DIR. CHANDELIERS RETIREMENT.
In referring to the distinguished
retiring school official, he said:
ir'+F:er >Si,.-."~sfe.s5 -@'s~->S:.' .-pr"'.
ut Is with regret that I, in con-
junction with my associates and
friends have heard Of tho retirement
Of that great and good man, that
superb instructor and scholar, DR.. J.
A. c. Chandler. He came to us
under peculiar conditions, but he
won the hearts of those who doubted
his ability to overcome the difficulties
with which he had to contend. He
Is gentleman of transcendent
ability and he has given q practical
demonstration that true merit will
find its reward. His loss to the
public school system Of this city is
calamity that is lifted from the
category Of a disaster by the election
Of that veteran educator, Assistant
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