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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Exhuming Human skeletons.

CHIcAGo. July 26.-Dispatches from
Yankton, OAK, say; a party of explorers
Yesterday unearthed number of human
skeletons buried in the chalk bluffs, ten
miles east of Yankton, on the Nebraska
side. Fifty skulls and 200 headless skele-
tons were found. which the local physi-
clans pronounce 10 Ue the remains of white
people. children and adults. The indica-
tions are that they have been buried forty
or fifty years. Further researches will be
10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
WEST VIRGINIA.
Amateur Burglary-killed on the Rail.
I4nncial fnlarrAm tn the Disnatch.l

Especial telegram TO the Dispatch
CHARLESTON, W. Va, July 26.-The safe
of the kanawha Paper Company, on the
south side of the kanawha river, was OPEN
ed last night and about $40 III cash and
some valuable papers We're distracted. The
work was done in u bunelmg manner and
was evidently the job Of an amateur.
There is mo- clue to the guilty party, but an
effort Is being made to apprehe nd him.
Phil. Lest, a brakeman aud baggage
master of the Chesapeake and ONO road,
,yI. Instantly killed this morning by being
struck on the head by timber of the tip
pie at Carkin. He was on top OF freight
car attending TO brake at the time, and
WAS knocked Oh the car. Mr.. Leist was
about twenty-one years old and unmar-
rod. nla parents reside no BarL0nrsyllle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

This will be the theme upon which Mr..
John = Munce. one of our best known
voung businessmen. Will address the mems
meeting al the Young Mems Christian As
socialion tomorrow afternoon. lhemeet-
incs are held i'm the gymnasium and COM
mcncc promptly at o'clock. Tomorrow
afternoon. in addition 10 the other cXer-
ciscs. there VIII be- several solos by one OF
our talented singers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

Yesterday Mr.. Rosenegk left his horse
and buggy standing in front of a store
house in Rockets. The animal ran of up
Main Main street. and when at the corner of
Twenty-fourth collided with one OF }; j..
boly's ice-wagons. injuring one of Mr..
Daiy's horses aud wrecking Mr.. Rosenegks 5
buggy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
The Account, of the Late City Collector

Mr.. Henry Boudar has been assiduously
af work for several months past examining
The account, of Mr.. Aylett Il. Woodson,
who died more than year agowhile hold
inc the Office of City Collector. Mr.. Bou-
dar has made several reports to the Finance
Committee. hut 40 recent meeting of that
body he was directed to continue his IN
vc.tigatious with the object of ascertain;
inc how far Mr. Woodson's estate should
be- credited with bills placed in the hands
of the Collector of Delinquent Taxes. The
Finance Committee hope before very long
to be able to make report to the City
4 tf.np.l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

DEADwooD. DAB, July 26 The heaviest
rain that has visited this locality for years
fell Wednesday night. IL was accompa-
MED with heavy thunder and lightning.
Whitewood creek was swollen and did
much damage TO the BRIDGES on the Dead
wood Central railroad. Trims did not run
al all Yesterday Hail fell IN some parts,
doing damage 70 the crops, but not ex-
tending over much territory. Crops other
wise are ia a splendid condition.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Two Brothers Killed by a Train.

=
CHICAGO, July 2G.-lrederick Droenke
to-day mOurns over the mangled and life
less bodies OF his two sons. The two boys,
both of tender years, were playing near the
Northwestern railroad track Mt Elmshurst
last evening. The younger strayed upon
the track. and as the incoming passenger
train came in sight the elder brother
hurried TO the rescue of the younger, but
tripped. and the Two We're cat to pieces
under the wheels. Death was instanta-
nennr.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Portsmouth Delegates.

NORFOLK. VA. July2G. democratic ward
meetings were heldin Portsmouth tonight
for the election Of delegates 10 the guber-
material nominating convention, and were
largely attended by the voters. All four
wards went in favor OF c. L. O'Ferral for
Governor.
Three Norfolk county delegates are re-
pOrted for O'Ferrall
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

The masonry on the new City Hall has
now reached the Mansard story, and the
rest VIII be pushed nearly to completion
Tins wear. though the tower at the north
west corner Will be formidable work, a.
II will rise higher than the steeple OF
Rroad-Street Methodist church. go,
n ia safe To say that the City Hall will
be a beautiful Building beautiful III ar
chitecture, and in construction, and III
ln.t DrIul
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Lynchburg Delegates.
rsneclAl telerram 70 the Dlspntch.

I0pVITAI IVIT 6I1EIIl y T0' I777I71-71I-T
LYNcHBURG. Va, july 26.-Ihe Demo
cratic mass-meetings held in the different
wards Of the city tonight elected the fol-
lowing delegates 70 the State Convention :
First Ward. ). Diggs, Alexander Me
Donald, p 4. Krise. Il. II. 4. Adams, Car
ter Glass, William W. DOruln, }. Gordon
Second Ward-E. J. Folkes, j. W. Dick
erson, J. d. sullivan, Z. A. Allen, l.. c.
Hammer, aud William Y. Wilson, Jr.
Third Ward-R. q. Ii. Kean, James
RYAN, John W. Jones, y. G. Manson, Jr ,
Edward X. Stiars, and d. ID. McConyille.
The delegation is unanimous Tor Mchin-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
s,,o.r,rc nom a Sprained Ankle.

Mr. Marion H. Chalkley' son OF Is; y.
Cbalklev. ESD. is confined to his bed IN
Alexandria from the effects Of sprained
ankle received at Round Hill, IN Loudoun
county. His injuries, while painful, are
not serious. and he will soon be out AGAIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
lcommunica.ed.l
THE GOvERNORSHlP.
Democratic Conycntion-The Distribution
of the Delegates.

The Norfolk Virgiaida produced yester-
day the following table. which we have re-
yised to date. The Vvyinidn says:
The following tabulated statement OF
the latest estimated strength OF the dif;
ferent aspirants for the gubernatorial
nomination has been sent 10 the Viryfaidn
from Richmond. 1t is represented as a
fair and cautious statement Of the case:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
EXCuRsioNs To WEsr POINT.

Two attractive excursions Will 10 run % West
Point, Va, a. follows First oAi hDAi, Suly
gth second. MONDAY. July @lth.
Train will leave Manchester a. 1.t3 A. ", Rich
mOnd and Danvillo depot at A. NJ, and lwen-
ty-eighth-street depot a. 6sJ a. N. . roturhif 4,
leave v est Point at0 4. VI.
Koupd.trip tickets good only on date sold,
"a cents. round-tdp tickets. sold on SATURDAY
and gooi q return Monday. $50; ro1nd-.rlp
tckeIs, sold ON Monday. good only on spscia, 20
'.orts JAMES + IAfLOh.
General Passenger Agent
W r. RYDER. superintendent
JosEPH 5. POTrs, Division Passenger agent
fv IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria,
Special NOticc.

Commencing Saturday, July 27th, and
continuing until turther notice. tine Chesa-
peakc and Ohio Railway Company VIII run
an accommodation train. leaving Rich
mond at 4P. NJ, through 10 Charlottesville.
stopping at all stations. Returning. leaves
Charlottesville at 4:5O A. NJ, arriving AT
Richmond at . A. NJ on Mondays.
On othor dates except SATURDAY. the ac-
commodati0n will leave Richmond at 5:l5
p. NJ, running only 10 the Richmond.
Fredericksburg and Potomac Junction,
and except Mondays) will arrive at Rich
mond at 4. NJ.
Those desiring TO take the train reach
ing Richmond at 3 4. NJ. can of course
do so.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Mnnniirht Exnnrnion.

The Junior Aid Society OF Trinity church
will give moonlight excursion on the
steamer Ariel 70 Dutch Gap and the moni-
tors ON next Tuesday night, leaving here
az 1880 O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
ARark,.Perilous pas.age.

10y 1'tustHPH % w
PHrLApx1PHIA, Pa, July 26.-The bark
Iyigtut, which arrived yesterday from
Ivigtut, encountered remarkably stormy
and perilouspassage, occupying In al loity-
aiaht days. during which torty-se'en ies-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
DEATS THEM ALL.
ONLY 81 ROUND TRIP. No TIME LOST
FROM BUSINESS.

ONLY 81 ROUND TRIP. No TINE LOST
FROM BUSINESS.
GRAND EXCURSION
SATURDAY NIGHT. July q. isS2
10 Old Point aud Norfolk, on tho elegant aad
spacious steamer Ariel
MOONLIGHT ON the JAMES.
Look at this schedule: Leaves Rtchuons
Saturday night July 9th. a. 10 O'clock sharp
arrives al Old Point at 4. N. and Norfolk 81
AN, Leaves Norfolk sunday al $50 Z. n. AMI
Old Poial al $50 r. N. Arrives st kichmoad at
ig.3O O'Clock sunday night lickes also good %
return the following Tuesday. July oth. Ample
time sunday To visit Flrglnia beacn. Ocesn
saloon reserved for them exclusively. Elegant
meals and refreshments % steamer Ariel
Beafs them all We 20. kAtN OR shlNk
le8 VIRGINIA ASlEAhBOAI SOhfAsf.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

We must have cash. aud to get cash We
will sell for - per pair 200 pair of French
Calf Handmade Shoes. which we made "a
order from $3.50 TO 80 PEI pair. Come
early and secure your choice before the as
sortment is broken. W +. DREW.
Shoe Manufacturer,
500 Main street. corner Eighth.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

When Baby was SICK, NO gave her Castoris.
When she was a Child, she cried for Castorls.
When she became Miss, she chung 70 Castoria.
When she has Children, she gave them Castoria
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
The Norfolk Delegation.

tSpeclal telegram 10 tne D'sP@0~HI
NORFOLK, VA. July Ok. G. Murray,
editor of the Landmark. was tonight
elected the delegate at large from Norfolk
to the State Democratic Convention,
making the delegates stand twenty toI
Mckinney and SIX for Beirne.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

Go TO Norfolk tonight ria the Chesa-
peake and Ohio railway with Jefferson
Lodge, No. %, Knights Of Pythias. This
excursion will give twelve hours 10 visit
the seaside and viii make the trip IN seven
hours going aud coming.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Lyncliei,
mr teiArranh % tho Disnatoh.l

PARIS, KY, July 26.-James Kelly Color
ed). who made an assault on Mrs. Peter
Crow. wife of section boss on the Ken
tucky Central road, was taken from jail
early this morning and hanged to a bridge
naar the fnWu
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

Late adyices received from Mrs. o. ~.
Chalkley, who has for some time been erltl-
oally III in Lexington. Va, is that she Is
someWhat better.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
The sheriff., Retnrns.

r. A. Edwards, sheriff Of Isle of Wight
county brought to the Pinel Hospital yes
terday James II. Brock, a colore,d lunauc.
sheriff Street, Of Middlesex, landed at
the penitentiery Rosa Belle Lawson, 10
serve three wears for arson.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

The Committee on st. Johns Burying-
Ground met in the Council chamber yes
terday evening and passed upon tneir
usual order OF business.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Hunting Jake KiIrnin.
II VI US = = ~
tRx tnlegranh 20 the Dispatch.l ]

IDJ -O'V s-'I-' 70 ~ -7-5F'---111
KNOXVILLE, July 26.-Deteetive John L.
Morris passed through this place yesterday
going east He had papers from the Gov
ernor of Mississippi with which to secure
the arrest of Jake kilrain.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

Ofthe eases disposed Of in this court yes
tefday morniBg the following were tne
most important; ~. .A
William Donnaliy were cbar9ad with AS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Cnnrressrnan Edmunds.

Hon. Paul c. Edmunds, congressman
from The sixth district, was at the. Capitol
Yesterday. lie feels confident OF q big
Democratic majority in his district this fail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

Just received direct from the spring fresh
supply OF the Virginia BromIne and Arsenic
Water, which we sell by the bottle or case.
Goods delivered free In any part OF tho city.
HARRISON & PIERCE, Druggists.
corner Broad and Fousnes streets
Telephone 49,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

We have sold 5. =. ;. since tho nrst day We
commenced the drug business, ana have hoard
some wonderful reports Of It's effects Many use
It with best results 70 cleanse malarla from tho
system, and for blood poison, scroiuia, and such
diseases iG is without rival.
CoLDERwOOD & Co, Monroe, La
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
WARWICK PARK.

excurslons. including sundays. between kich-
nond ana Warwick PARK. touching a. ths moat-
tors both vsys Leave Richmond every day,
except sunday. al 10 A. n. and 4. n. Lease
P.rk at i2 N. and p. n. suadys-L Leave hien-
moad a. 10 A N. aud p. n. Leave Park 81 u
N. andsP. n. Fare, Soc roued trip For ek-
curslons, charters, etc. apply 70
THOMAS kLLErr, Secretary.
my 2-3m - north Sinih street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
9lS gss % 3! 53 36 gs

Definite returns from Danyille have not
been received. The eleven votes would
give Captain Mckinney 299. They would
give Colonel Beirne 800.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Children Cry for Pitchers CastOria.


Parties going North would do well 70 ex-
anime the Piedmont Airline schedule
Iork-River Line as il appears IN this
paper, and note the low rate offered.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

DR.. Henley's Celery, Beef. and Iron will infuse
new strength and vitality 70 those weakened oy
excesses or Ill health.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
The Attorney-General.

Hon. Rufus A. Ayers is back in the city,
and was in his othce at the capitoi yes'ef'
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Horsford's Acid Phosphate

A teaspoonful added TO glass of hot or
cold water and sweetened 70 the taste viii
ha fnnnd refreshing and tnsiooratn0-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
EXCURSIONS, SC.

GRAND TRIP To THE GATLlNG
VI FAKA. SUNDAY. July -, 1889, Tho boat
will leave from the WRr"ick-Park lfanspvfA-
tion Comuany's wharf at . A. NJ: returning.
will leave tho Gatling farm At +. n.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
- 4 IhrGs.

VULCAN IRON WORKS
RICHMOND. Va
V'HE ANNUAL, MEETING OF THE
A STOCKHOLDERS OF TIE VULCAN lkos
COMPANY will he held Rt tho once ~ tho COM
pany on TUESDAY. August oih. At " "
PHILIP A. BRUCE.
" g7-eodtd' Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

PEMoyAL.

..
DEM0yAL.
We have removed our store 70 ne NORTH
EAST CORNER OF Tnikr kkNTH AND FRANK
LIN STREETS. where No viii Be pleased 70 sss
nn-iw xLxIsHxAS 4 xoRRlA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Children Cry for Pitch 5 caStoria.

The Excursion To Old Point and Norfolk
Tonight by steamer Ariel.
Only II round trip. Tickets good til
Tuesday next. Steamer leaves at 10 +. NJ.
Returns Sunday night. Go, rain or
shine No time lost from business. Last
chance for two weeks.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

AHGOsTURL BlTTgRs Is known as the great
regulator Of digestive organs all over the world.
Have It in your house. AK for the genuine
article, manufactured Dy Dr. j. @. B. slsdEsT
a Sons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
ARN0RY WANTED.
n IS THE HALL DESIRED FOR THE
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
p~o,oscd Arrangements for Acoomno-
dating the DeloCates--A Great
Crowd Expected.

crowd HAP''''"'
Tho State Democratic Convention viii
.... xv.,,cs.le, Ancust f4fh
m..' "''e ,'' III ,;.,,,,rs tn,
MOST "i '"o "'' ''.'''
distance are eNpfn'td l." iracn tie 0l'y on
Tll. ,dav. whil" those from the country adj
..t g.. p,.hr..nl will arrive Wednesday
t'
M'Iisl
The N'Hi'h VIII "' III $50" i"i '"v
DAYS OF l,h''' hn" ''" ~ '''' ,'''' wiz
leave before Thursday night. while ma
.lr,I,.,,., ID - here until Friday.
.rr.~cr,fgNrs
-. r. at.,,;.
lar taiJ ttD cDnvr1tiop nlac"s of f
whi.n To- i'it '"D ."' IN ''"''s ~
meeting i.F tue "'Sf' 'l,Iesa,lpus' "l.u
other pre- .I"lihT '"' ,"V meeting con
''' T -. D..,,,,.;t,-o Iv,ii;",o R,or
N'fir iN''N''N'' ,li".i' " IMAM "f"''i
c..,,.. ny g., S3 cbo,,,oa,, ,',,,,
.,.. -rl.,t C..,.,rc..il,r,aI ID .tricf Com
..'.
rug u.fr.
&c..
Tho most important Waii'r nov W,Hf
considered bt the committee is Wh"1 nan
g. zoo Tor in' c'nNch' ION ;..,,.
hry have a'i'rd ihAi tii' no. ti'
."l''i- ?" ".' l. .i,r's,rc' L"cn
'I .i"t .J'I' .','.'u '|' .'', r.,,,,le o,,J
I' iN' ''''li'''. .', '' ',io".'''' ,ri.,.
h'"'. ..I of H.
''' ,.,,.,,, 49,. ,,eo fl-
..l ..J rsr',ous purposca.
IN, D..rl.sl pnbp- is chairman of the
.....,.t4.. T.aott,r rqefn 1crs are Mc-srs.
If.,.iu- HINT Suea1 and Crenshaw.
gr.., 7.e.t Monday evening and will then
consider fl.. application from the Commit
. - ON Arr4nsrm.uf~.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
Children Cry for Pitchers Castotia

MRS. +. sLATTEEY. Of Delhi, La. says her son,
fourteen years of age had a dreadful time with
ulcers. sores, and blotcnos which followed
cbicken-pox. After using many remedies With
out benefit, she gave him swlfts specific, which
cured him sound AMI we'll
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

Beautiful Pholographs-lowest prices. LSs
GALLERY, Tenth aud Main streets. sixesrd Pho
iogrsphs. 5Oc.: one dozen cabinets $50
Copies from old pictures beautifully taken.
and A. low prices Agents raltst.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

n ~ N n. 70 al, NI"HIHI, H.:
DcmSir.-A communication 10 the Rich
h..sai from Kong William county, Va,
aa.-i l6th instant, and having the caption
"Aouue Watts Mother" which appeared
in Yesterdays Dispatch. has induced me TO
send Won ne enclosed check for so, which,
when collected. beg you VIII send % Mrs.
WYATT in hing William county. and inform
lcr that 10 Is % contribution nom the same
man who, as sOou as he heafdoi hei gallant
.sor,s death. rnnittcd pecuniary aid 20 her
fr,m Norfolk. Va. where he then resided.
Ncry respectfully your Obedient servant,
CHARLES HARms,
An old Vircinian. who first saw the lirht Of
tbe spu IN Norfolk Cighiy-threc years ago
minus hfty-four days.
l.l Lla.. Alrl-- Mn.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
.CLOSING-OUT
SALE
oFALL
SUMNER CLOTHING,
HATS,
GentIenen'S Furnishing Goods.
We have determined to sell every dollars
worth Of
SUMNER GOODS

and have accordingly MADE 4 GREAT REDUc-
TION IN EVERY DEPARTMENT.
Parents and guardians should not fail TO vi-ii
our cs,ablsnn,ont aud lake peep At our 81
BOYS SUIT-sizssf H.
OursS5O Boys SUIT csapo, be surpassed in
THIS city Sizes to H.
Our 81 BOYS SUIT ia the talk Of ths town.
sizes 10 II.
Our a BOYS SUITS are made % FINE
FOREIGN CAssIMEREs, and wc call your
especial attention 10 them.
our g. MEMS SUITS are neatly trimmed and
made Of good, dursble material
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

BEFcHAM's Pills cure bilious and ner
vOus Ills.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27
S33 90.
ONE DAY ONLY.

Those who coma nrst get the choice Of ihs
plums.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

4 petition was presented, signed by
more than three fourths of the property
owners i'm the territory affected, asking
that Cowardiu avenue be widened from
Hall street To the Petersburg railroad;
that the sidewalk be paved with brick;
that stone curbing be laid, and the road
bed be macadamized. referred To the
Street Committee.
Cowardin avenue is already sixty feet
wide from Hull to Bainbridge street and
The idea is to have 1t this width all the
way through.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-27

A. SAkS & CO..
1908 MAIN STREET.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-12-26
The Cod fish Banks.

Wido publicity has been given lately
to the reported discovery by the United
States fish commissioner steamer Alba
tross of the extensive codfishing banks
Off San Diego. The journals of the
southern coast towns have been much
impressed with the Importance of the
discovery, and have had much to say
about it, Old fishermen, who know well
the habits of tho cod, have been 10th to
believe that the fish could be found in
any great numbers in such warm water
and such an exposed position as desig-
mated, in the region Of st. Nicholas ISL
and, Evidently there is something wrong
about the announcement. AS far as the
banks and shoals are concerned, these
discoveries" have been marked OH
coast survey charts for the past thirty
five years. The coast survey vessels
have often sounded in the locality men.
toned, and there has been moro or less
fishing done by them, but never has
there been any cod found. Tho currents
there are very strong, and any vessel OF
size can remain near tho banks only
with much difficulty. That the reported
cod banks near Cape Lookout, on the
upper coast, will prove Of value is con-
sidered very likely, for there are many
of the surroundings that fishermen con-
slider most favorable to the cod.--San
Francisco Bulletin.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-12-26
Truit Growing Out of the Rocks

A hardy apple tree, loaded with ripe
luscious fruit, growing from the crevices
of rock, is a curiosity which has at.
tracted the attention of visitors to Fair.
mount park through the Callowhill
street entrance this summer The tree,
which is very large, shoots up from the
crevice of the rocks blasted to form the
pool for the pumping at the Fairmount
water works.
The apples on the tree are the beauti-
full rosy checked, yellow variety, and
from their quality and size it would ap-
pear that there was some rich source Of
sustenance, though none is visible from
any point Of view, the roots being plain
ly seen cliDging TO tho rocky walls
shooting in one crevice and out of an
other. Hundreds of small boys try, day
after day, TO procure specimens Of the
fruit, but the isolated position of the
tree has thus far saved it from their
raids.-PhiladeIph Times.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1889-12-26

Professor John B. McMaster, the his.
torian, was asked last night for his views
of the letter of Thomas Mexican that was
read by ex-Secretary Bayard at the un.
yelling of the monument to Cesar Rod.
ney. Mr.. McMaster said: "There is
nothing in the letter that was not al.
ready known. 1t is well known that the
Declaration of Independence was adopted
on July and was read to the public
from the State House steps on July a.,
and SO became a public document. II
was not at that time signed by all the
colonial delegates, for the reason, among
others, that several of them were waiting
for clearer instructions from their re.
spective colonies. 1t was signed after
these instructions had been given. The
secret journals of the colonial congress
have quite all been published in frag.
ments. What remains of them are on
deposit in the state department at Wash.
ington, and their contents are well
known. II seems to me that congress
ought TO make an appropriation to have
them all printed, together with letters
and other manuscripts throwing ad-
ditional light on the subject. The jour
mails are now. Of course, necessarily i'm
perfect. The sessions Of the congress
were private. Nobody was admitted ex-
ccpt members. unless by leave, and only
a record Of proceedings was made that
would be safe. The journals were also
partly burned when the British were in
Washington in 1914; and afterward by
an accidental fire. re."-Philadelphia Press.