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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
DOWN TOWN MERCHANT

n having passed several sloeploss nigbt,
disturbed by tho agonies and CRIES Of suffer
Ing child, aud becoming oonsinced that Mis-.
WINsLow'S SOOTHING SYRUP was Just tho
article needed, procured a supply for The child.
On reaching home AMI acQusinting his wife win
what he had done she refused 70 have Il admin
isiared 70 the child. a. she Was strongly In favor
Of Homeopathy. That night the child passed Ia
suffering and the parents without sleep. 10
turning home the day following the father
found the baby stili worse, and while conterO-
plating another slsepless night the mother
stepped from the room 10 attend 10 some do
mestic duties aud left the father with the child
During her abseDcs he administered a portion
Of the Soothing syrup 20 the baby and ssid
nothing. That night ali hands slept well. and
the little fellow aweke in the morning briRhs
and happy The mother was delighted with shs
sudden and wonderful change, and, although ~
nfss offended a. tho deception prscsiced upoa
her, has continued 10 use tho syrup, and supor-
ing, crying babies and restless nights have dissp-
peared. A single iriai of the syrup never ye.
failed 70 relieve the baby aud overcome the pre-
iudieos Of the mother. sold Dy all druggists. -
cents bottle. ep$cod
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
akemau Kined-orhor New.'tems.

'V''I7'1 W y 77'7' " 71''7 ~ F'''771'I
CHARLOTTE, y. C., December lO.-Alex-
ander Campbell, a brakeman on the Rich
mond and Danyille railroad, was killed to-
day at Concord. lie was climbing on car
when he fell and the train passed over his
body. lie lived only short time. Tie was
Young white msn, and his home was In
Greensboro.
Captain William Porter, one OF Mecklen-
burg's best ci'izen,, died to-day.
Judge William j Montgomery, Of the
Eighth judicial district. has resigned.
Governor Scales has appointed Colonel +.
II. Armfeld, Of S'atesyile, bis successor,
aud be has accepted.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Railroad wrecE-many Injured.


ALBUOUERQUE, \. NJ. December TO- "A wreck
occurred on the Atlantic and Pacific rail road
Saturday AZ a pOiut called Crockton. In Johnson =
canyon, the Widest place on tho whole line. The
engine lamped the track when near the head of
the canyon approaching a tunnel aud The engine.
tender, mall. baggage, express, aud cue emf
grants ar rolled dOwn the steep, rocky side OF tho
mOuntoin. q distance OF 80 feet, and were piled
no Ia n confused mass at the bottom. The most
of the other coaches were pulled on the track.
but did uOt 90 down The hull. The nsl-agent.
baggage-inRn, and engineer aud fireman. with a
considerable number Of the passengers. are
badly injured. but no ono was Killed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
a Great Reductions In Pine SILVER
plafedUnge

Commencing Monday morning. December
10th, offer my entire stocS Of the finest
Platedware manufactured Al cost for cash
only during the next ten days. Call early
and be convinced.
My large stock Of fine Diamonds and
Jewelry Of every description, also Clocks,
BrOnzes, &C., for bridal and Christmas pres
enls, will sell at the yery lowest prices.
JAMES +. TYLER. lcweller.
SnI paee Block.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Or. Galeskrs new Perfection EYe-gllsl
will it any form Of nose. 10 can he worn
with more ease aud comfort thsn any other
Eye-gsss on the msrket. Sneezng, hugn-
ing, and stopping will not Affect II. hfm and
gentle hold. As heretofore. my examination
is free, and all Of my superior Glasses ad-
justed according 10 sexual need. De. ).
Galeski, 9l5 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

sourH BOsros, Va, December 10, 1855.
J. B. $. Lorton. Esq, Secretary southern
Accident Insurance Company, Richmond,
Va:
Dear sir,-I have the pleasure OF
acknowledging receipt OF check covering
amount due me on account OF accident 70
my foot. thank Won for your promptness
I'm adjusting same and commend youf COM
pany to my friends. Truly,
ABE NENABLE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
unca.Dr,v.r., History.

Bin Nye, who recently leetured in this
city, has letter in the New York World OF
SUNDAY which, TO a considerable extent,
deals with Richmond, aud 10 particular
ridleules the Hack.Driver'S History. which
makes Of the " old stone House" Washing
toms headquarters
Richmond is so full OF objects OF real his.
torical interest that Il is as unnecessary, as II
is dishonest. to get up fiction to deceive
eu:leess travellers. AN the same the hack
drivers will stuck to their story.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
PranertY Transfers.

Richmond Louis Bromm. trustee, to
Charles l.. Denoon, 2It feet on Catherine
street, s1.Ol0, William ). Rolin TO Joie Do
herty, 20! feet on Cary street between Madi'
son and Bclyidere, $500; William Shep-
pard and wife 10 Jasper X. Hall, As ieet on
aurel street, S5; James Smith and wife 10
Thomas n. Norwood, Is feet on Cary street
near Haryie. s5; Thomas ID. stokes to jack
son Guy, AZ feet on Franklin street near
Ifnion a. 800
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
children starving 60 Death

On account OF their inability 10 digest food
will lind a most marvellous food and remedy
i'm Scott's Emulsion OF Pure Cod-Liyer Oh
with Encyclopaedia. Very palaiable and
easily digested. Or. :. W. Cohen, OF Wsco.
Tex, says: 81 haye used your emulsion In
lnianhe wasting with good results. II not
only restores wasted tissues but gives
strength snd Increases the appetite. ! am
glad 20 use such a reliable article"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
r,,a r,,r,e on yirg,nta.

The last number OF the Encyclopedias Brit
tanics has Just been published, ana among
numerous otser articles which II contans Is
The one on Virginia, the production OF
Major Jed Hotchkiss.
II il largely devoted TO the physical fea'
mres Of the state aud Is likely 10 attract al
,sntlon from abroad 10 our mineral re-
sources.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
A Reporter Has a COngressn an Ar.
rested.
IBr teIeEraph b the DIspaIcb.

tBy teIoRraph 70 tho EIspatrb.I
WAsHNGTOs. December l0.--GeOrge II. Har-
RES, reporter on the ErsHfHg &dr. to-day swore
out warrant charging Representative Martin,
II Texas, with assault sud battery. Tho assault
took place last saturday afternoon In the House
corridor at tho Capitol. 2 10 trouble between
the twO dates from tho time Martin arrived In
Washington " take his seat Ia the Fiftictn Con-
eress Al that time Major Martin Was staying AZ
Wilard's lIOtol. and according b. the story writ
ten BY HArlies at the time for tie Republican,
blew out the gas on retiring.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

DR.. j. William Jones wss invited 10 address
the association. which hc did IN his usual happy
and spirited style. lie congratulated the sub
urban schools on their success aud suggested
that it weuld be good thing II more OF the mein-
bers Of tho lErger Churctes would 20 out aud
help these schools With personal work
Dir. George Cooper followed somewhat in the
same line Of thought
Professor Charles II. Winston said as Christ
mas was near al hand ho would say some ihings
10 the children. lie spoke on Fun Hoped all
would have dno fun; free fun. but not foolish
fan; united fun, but no ugly fun: nice fun and
nobio fun and above al. he hoped all would
have 'nuf fun.
The next meeting will take place at Grace
Street church
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
mportantCbasge.

The terms OF sale to the handsome West.
Franklin.street lot have been changed 10 one
fifth cash, and balance in one, two, three,
and four years, with 6 per cent Interest.
See advertisements OF Messrs. X. Is. Chafin y
Co., aucsioneers. who will sell as a whole or
two lots OF 30 feet each. sale Friday, Des
cember "a, 1888, at4 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
=. .nu,v Dny. n,,n nn.y peopre,,

will be describeG in The Youths Com.
panion as follows: "A Day With Famous
Telephone Exchange" by g. i. LalhroD;
"a Day with a Managing Editor" by
Harold Frederic; - Day With the super
iatecdent OF a Great RlilHay,v by Charles
Blrnard. and a Day with DE Lesseps," by
Nugent Robinson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Fine etchings, eugrayings, casels, and
albums at Trustees sale at Lewis's Art Cal
lery, 9i2 Main street. The entire stock must
be closed out at once. Call and purchase
your holiday and wedding presents at once.
e.. +. DELARUE,
Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
a wnrehnnsa anid. .

A deed Of bargain and sale was recorded
in the Clerks Office OF the Chancery Court
yesterday from Charles ID. Hill and wife to
Nathan W. Nelson, conveying the LOT OF laud
and Improvements, consisting OF ware
house on the north side Of Cary street be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth. fronting
one hundred feet on Cary street and running
back two hundred feet.
The amount OF the conveyance is $4,000.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Baskfns Released.

At Caroline County Court yesterday Judge
Moncure ordered The release OF the man
called Charles Haskins, who was arrested as
a suspicious character, and was BY some sup
nosed TO be the rescued murderer Wayman
sutton. It having been established that
Haskins and sutton are not the same, and no
other charge having been made, Judge Mon
cure discharged the prisoner.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
TRYING Counon Gases.

The December term OF the Hcnrico County
Court was begun yesterday. The whole or
the dav was consumed In the trial OF sixteen
coupon eases, where the coupons had been
rendered for verifcaiion. The amounts az.
gregsted about ten thousand dollars. All OF
the coupons were proved 10 be genuine.
Several appeal mlsdemeauor cases are fixed
for trial to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

against the Richmond aud Danyille Railroad
Company was oyerruled, and counsel for the
defence were allowed to Gle bills OF excep-
tlons. The verdict was for 5000.
The case oi Joseph Bleckman against the
Richmond Union Passenger. Railway Com
paDy was non-suited.
G.. o. Swami instituted suit against the
Richmond Tunnel and Railroad Company
for 1900
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Floral Entertainments

The ladies' Of Psrk-Pace Sunday-school
Workers will give coral entertainment In
Belyidere Hall, commencing Tuesday eve.
Mug, December lith as : O'Clock, and
closing saturday evening, December I5th.
The principal attraction will be snoral eShi-
btion by twenty.four Young ladies. There
will be change ci programme every night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Ladies, Attention

The place 10 hnd Suitable Prfsgnl ilf
Gentlemen Il Constable Brothers', fiD c't
Broad street. Elegant Smokinz.GownS,
jackets. and Bath Robes; Fine Seal and
other Gloves; Mnfllers, Silk Ilandkerc nleis,
Silk and Gloria Umbrellas, Gold and Silver
Headed Walking Sticks, Scarfs. etc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
superb siiyerwaro-rreach Clocks,

The auction sales of the superb stock OF
-Pstedware and French Fifteen
Day Marble Clocks Will continue only on
Monday and Tuesday. The sales are at lOt
A. 81. and O'Clock L. NJ.
GEORGE w. MAYo, AncLloneCr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Mems Gloves.

We have lot Of Mems spotted Gloves
that were sold for 81 aud el.j0 peI pair We
are closing them out At 69c. Scotch Wool
Gloves 3jc. that are sold everywhere for soc.
Gloves for drivers, hackmen, and car
drivers at soc. Very heavy.
CONSTABLE BROTHERS,
4lgeast Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Gail at MoEsTA's and get your Fruit Cake. Al
mond Cake. Lady Cake, Pound CAKE, and As
sorted Cake.
H. W. M0KsrA received the First Premium on
Fruit Cakes and any other kind Of CakoA Pro
vide your Christmas table with his delicious
naaaarta
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Phillips's Digsstibls Cocoa

produces a feeling of lightness and buoysncy.
a. against thatof weight, headachs, and depre,-
sion. 20 common with the ordinary c0cOaA
! Your druggist and grocer have H.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
special Reductions

in Holiday Goods, such a. Fancy Chairs,
Easels. Cabinets, Desks, Shaying.sIsnds,
ETC.. from now until Christmas. save %
per cent. by calling early At No. 10 Governor
Street. EDWIN l.. HEWITT 4 Co.,
Furniture Dealers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Elegant. Hoi,dayand Present.

only two days remain to Luy at les' than
manufacturers' prices az auction-the vaE
liable collection OF rich and valuable stock
OF Fine silver. Pla,sdWare and Fine Table
Cutlery, GEORGE W. MAYO. AuctiOuecB
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

a FOOD for tho Nerves and Brain, an absolute
cure for Nervous HeadAche, Mental Weak ess,
Despondency. and a positive cure for ihe Liquor
Habit sold by ". II. scOrT, Franklin and seven
teenth streets
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Mr.. Taylor offered preamble and resolu-
iion from the Fine Commissioners. accom-
panied by petition from the stalion'mea
OF the Fire Department, asking that the
Finance Committee include $1,000 addi-
tiona m it's next annual budget I'm order
that the force may De so increased that the
sialion.men OF the department may be re-
lieyed at proper intervals,
Adjourned At 9.3j O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

"'BRowSs BRONCHIAL TRocHEs are excellent
for tho reliet OF Hoarsoncss or Sore Throat Tney
are exceedingly eiectyo."-Christida Word,
Iondou EHg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Home nado Hince Pies. Jenny Lind. Cream
PuGs. Charlotte Russo. etc., fresh every day at
MOEsTA'S
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

H. w. M0EsTA. III east Main street, has large
assortment Of French Conseryos and Candies at
low figures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Remember that MoEsTAs Cakes. Bread. and
Pastry received the First Premium al our late
EXpo<itlOu.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
m. w MOcsfa.

III kAhI hAlh Sihthfs
has completed his Stock Of Christmas Goods
such as Tree Ornaments, Favors, Fireworks
etc, and desires your inspection.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

scotch Wool Gloves.
Fur.Top Gloves.
Driving Gloves.
WILLIAM MITCHELL & Co.,
corner Ninth and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

H. W. MOEsrA sells his Candles. Which arc
manufactured from pure sVgav and nut fa-
rors. At very .ow prices. DO not forget u give
him coll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
pearn ID Aamisal Lener.

iBy telegraph 70 the Disateh.l
NBw YoBK. December i9.--Rear- Admiral Le-
Roy died this afternoon al The Victoria Hotel.
this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
cav C,reutt Court

In this court yesterday the motion made
20 set aside the verdict rendered on the 18th
OF November In the case OF +. j. RuGd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Pine-Sfreei Baptist sunday school has elected
the following officers for the ensuing year q.
T. Philip, superintende 1t; J. r. Hooper, a.
-istant superintendent: ". Is. Daniels, secre-
tary: ". II. HUI, assistant secretary; George y.
Gaines. treasurer; Paul LatOuche. librarian
John p. KIDD. fr-t assistant librarian; h. /.
1roWer. second assistant n rarian; Louis >.
Figg, third assistant librarian ksau CocSer'
rhorister: /. G. Minor. Assistant chorister; II.
l. Reos Jr., orgsni-t; Miss Lille 81. Philips, a.
siafant CFgauisi.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Natural Wool,
Medleated Wool,

Wllte Wool
Underwear for Gentlemen, warranted not 70
shrink. WILLIAM MITCHELL & Co.,
corner Ninth and Main streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Ftna ntamauas nt areat Rargafn.

This will be the ast week to buy iss..eIsss
Diamonds --at private sale only.
GEORGE W. MAYO, Auciloneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Rheumatism attacks the back and
shoulders, snd the JOINTS, II Is cured BY
Hoods Sarsaparillas
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

"HsbIt Is reeond nature Contract the
habit to always keep Or. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11
Tnrkian Iifa rahlefs-

Nuts, Ralsins. Dates. Figs. and Fresa Fruits
very Low a. MOEsTAs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Wanted, permanent aud transient boarders
to occupy delightful rooms, at 3lS east
Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Several Of tho schools DID not send in reports
The next meeting of tho society VIII be heid
at Centenary church the second sunday in jan
uery, is31.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

mode Of accomplishing the great end Of sun
day school instruction.
The following s the report Of the superiniend-
eDts for the month OF November:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Republican Com tftee.
The Houston RepublicafState Committee
will have 4 meeting IN this city to-day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

After the sermon the solemn part Of tile mass
was preceded with. = he ce'ebrant was Rev.
Father 'uucr, tho deacon, Father Iierney
rub-dcHcou, iaihcr t6hCY. master ot ceremO-
MOS. Faihor Kelley. Al the elevation ~ Tho
Host the congregation kuelt with bowed heads
in silent prayer After mnes the Bishop lntonci
his episcopal benediction and the congregation
dispersed. "
Father 1ieinqn preached mere sunday night
10 another large congregation The pastor Is
Father Cutler
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

Sunday afternoon, at the Second Baptist
church this association held lts monthly meeting,
win Mr. T. H. Elliott in The chair and Mr.. KO-
bert f. Cary secretary. Tue exercises opened
win sing nE. after which Mr. Charles A. spence
offered prayer The monthly reports were read
and show a. follows:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-12-11

dlency Of purchasing the property known as
Mavo's bridge, and 10 ascertain for Whist
price Il can bs bought. and II Manchester
will unite with Richmond in the purchase.
was defeated.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-08
FOOLED HIS PASTOR.
A Brainerd Man Sells Preacher
Mortgaged Horse.

Special TO the Globe.
BRAINERD, Dec. 1.-THE circle of the
Norwegian Lutheran church is much
stirred up over an apparently scurvy
trick of one of their fellow members
that does up their beloved pastor, Rev.
M. Naedshildor, for $3.50. John Ander-
son, member Of the flock, who held a
responsible place with j. j. Howe Il
Co.. purchased horse and buggy,
which, in due course of consumption of
family grocery supplies. became salt
ed" into NJ. Hogberg, the grocer, for
about 5000 for Anderson's store account,
Anderson giving Mr.. Hogberg chattel
mortgage on the rig for the amount.
Then Anderson worked up sale OF the
rig unto his beloved pastor, "just be-
cause it was him." etc, knocking the
price down to $3.50, which the good and
unsuspecting man of God paid over in
good, round dollars. Anderson skipped
at once, and then Mr.. Hogberg claims
his property under his mortgage, and
the priest is out of pocket the sum paid.
Anderson went to Minneapolis, and his
family are preparing to follow him.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-08
JAMISON'S DELUsION.

A Pennsylvania Crank Imagines
That He, and Not Harrison, Was
Elected President.
SpeciaI to the Globe
WASHINGTON, Dec. 7.-During the
past two OF three days officials of the:
White house have been annoyed by a
man who has paid frequent visits there
for the purpose of seeing the president.
He is about fOrty-fve years old and well
dressed, and presents the appearance of
a man, evidently crank, in good cir
cumstances. Early in the morning and
late in the evening he appeared to see
the president on important business.
Sergeant johnson warned him to keep
away under threat OF arrest. He re-
turned to the White house to-day, and
Officer Cunningham placed him under
arrest. He was taken to the sanitary
Office, where he was questioned by
Sanitary Officer Frank. He gave his
name as &. W. Jamison, and said he
was from Hartsville, Bucks county,
Pennsylvania. "There was an election
last month";" remarked the stranger. 81
believe there was," said the sanitary
officer. "Well," said Jamison, 'there
is mistake as to the man who was
elected. Cleveland and another man
ran. Cleveland was defeated, but the
other man was not elected" "Who
WASP" asked the officer. II was" he
answered. ''And / came here to see
that President Cleveland turns the Office
over to me and not to the other man,"
He was taken to the Third precinct Sta
ton, where he will be examined as to
his mental condition.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-12-08
FIGHTING FOR LANDS.
Uncle Sam Claims Title to a Tract
Erroneousiy Issued to a Railway

Uncle Sam Claims Title to Tract
Erroneousiy Issued to a Railway
Company.
Special to the GLOBE.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE secretary
of the interior, sitting with the assistant
attorney general today, heard argument
Of counsel on the part of the railroad
company in the case of The United
States against The st. Louis & San Fran
cisco Railroad Company. The case came
up OH citation to the railroad company
to show use why patents to about
5000 acres of land on the line of this
road, between Springfield, Mo-, and the
western boundary of the state. alleged
to have been enormously issued about
twenty years ago, should not be can
celed. The government claims that
these lands were reserved to the United
States, by the act of June. 1852, and
consequently did not pass to the Allan
tic & Pacific Railroad company, of
which the ST.. Louis & San Francisco
company is the successor, by the fore
closure purchase under its grant of
July 27, 1866. Vice President John
O'Day, of the St. Louis & San Francisco
road, appeared as counsel for his COM
pany. 1t is stated that the lands in
controversy have long since passed out
of the hands of the railroad rOmpany to
settlers, who have in many cases resold
them to others. Mr.. O'Day maintained
that the original grant, and later the
patents from the government, conveyed
an absolute and incontestable title, and
that recent decision of United States
court in a similar case establishes his
position.