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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
+. -, ,sr,rp Ar PRIVATE SALE.

Ax1A our house-huildlnB years
20 NJ THAT WILL add twenty '.san.
!hnl N,,abiuty over one con,
XIX v..,oa In an ordinary way, anu
-~ ~ Measure derived from nv,,,s
WN a. one built in the foilo"lns ,, SUI
~ ..antiaI manner II no smsh neu,
~ SLATE SLABS at the
-. .uA unon the top OF foundations
ot,R BRICK have the mos, pe'i.e' .U
ners made. and We lay 'hem !" ~
"o,,,ent mortar. solid i-i-nch JOINTS 'heie-
hy preventing ground moisture tion
escoraine 60 WOODWORK NNb''''
'..sa,ner wood. casod-brick. or cold brick
". Guaranteed rat and mice-proof. ALL
stJfS AND EXPOSED woodwork
s,r,c,Iv heart. Floor-joist. 2xio In; stud
d,ng sx4 in: ceiling joist. 2xs in; all set
n In centres. rafters, 2x6 in; II nat roof
2xS in. 800,
A NEW galvanized-stcel roofing, crest
ing valleys. cutters. and down-spouts'
pATENT SLIDING or folding-bllnds, fur-
nished In any wood desired. PATENT
PLATED Set Fireplaces. with summer
front attachments. on first hoors' 10
warm rooms above through register al
side OF open freplaces. NO system gives
more satisfaction. combining great econo-
my. convenience and beauty.
GRANOIITHIC HEARTS, TO ALL IN
various colors. Hardwood Maniels. with
hevslled mirrors. Cabinet Top natural
onish PORCELAIN-Lined Bath-Tubs'
formerly cost so \ hrst-class hard
onlsh rlaster-job throughout. Three coats
~ I.cvis's lead and best linseed-oil paint
,,elde and out, or hard finish for Interior.
OPENINGS are covered during construc-
49,, and rot A sash or door is 90 be fitted,
b,ng or 20 enter the house until thorough,
~ Nv Compare tho NJ OF sash ana
doors where the reverse is praetieed and
see II the former plan d0ssn make ne
Il.9OTr,S.7r ts6o on a 5000 house & you are
SS.'g5ttcg,crert as TO the above specifications
being followed. We will nlia. s, at price o,s
n;@,,,,,,,,,',,b we are prepared 20 erect II any
y5SeTe. on a guarantee, In from 90 TO ~
Gavs al a slight advance IN price.
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nv ]. y. Elan & Co.
Real Estate Auctloneers.
lils Main street.
DFRrMPTORY SALE BY PUBLIC
AUCTION
nrrrsnaY April eth.

TUESDAY. APRIL 18Th.
-. .,.,,u e .'r$Sf C,SISS4fv I. MMopERyLx-
coNsTRUcTED, y, :, ~ I. IL
CACHED TWO STORY BRiCh
DWELLING,
No. 2os south Beividsrs street o., Soata am
INK about eight rooms. lawns val at s,llt.
sesn VS. ooavenlsntiy arr.nssd ana ~ y
s nice order. The lot front, % Issi I rs
runs back between parallel Anss ,ss %.
feet TO an alloy % feet vida ana .,s aS
c ,.ss n,xner ss resclyed 90 sell. evSn Al
sasr1fics. and intending pnfensssss.
whsther for hon: or i rss. Ala pS'S
would DO well to sttSos sn an,S sd a, sale.
). n. ELAN . Co. AuctsSnssfs'
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WORK OF THE REAPER
am w. r. srorswoop, OF 'E''"
p,RG. GONE.
. Grandson of re''r '''"
holder Of places Of
-, ,.e orioles TO '"e
Farmers.
Farmers.

-, Aoru lS-(Spe-
rr~rTRSDvRG Va - ono Of
a.. william L. SpoiSN'o'' nd
cisl' MI ...,octed citizens. ana
,...r.lsirCs most I'Nf'N' -..1 this
.,soet druggist In the Guy IA .
wv ,....cn the hours oil "'
morning ,,....e 81 about lNo
o'clock. alto! u" ,,., ,r., be was
weeks during most oi ""' ON the
,srtially comaiose ''''. Mr.
d" ,.-n Will. ON TIE f''''
l>t oi an" -. Id with What s'e'"-
Sp0feWood was '"N'" ..., and since
c4 q, be an attack oi t.. 1t
hon confined 10 '' ..,o
'''" ,.,tts flrrss and '.'
is though ''''' 20 or. o. thc s"'"
caused oy ,~,to Mr spots
blooi.yessc.s "' ENGAGED go the
wood had been ". ',, and was re-
Sr,,g business fiH.' -lf,ht. ard
.s az ono ot th' w 49, e,,,c
,.,.I ,,of.r.Iri'- I'D '"
accom- .. Consequence WIS W..
nrf DIS lI-."' .....,r. 0d and had
l,-gr Ic vte ...ry responsible
81 ~.r.rf f -.,r.r.pRl govern
,...t.rs u- wears a member
r..t fI- common Council
o.. r-. ... mod sty would
mi Ii 'r .t. positions. Mr..
lave t.. t.., az Peter Fran
l...>u r.-ee and he was
l... 10 E.t. ..,c about his ances-
,..,e f ... ono of the few
Co., N -. ~ messing 'nts.
r-. n.' ...,fo flr the last half
r- Dis ..,. ~ the most chari-
.f .' a.. 5ee4s In this TO-
r.. r (.u,. known lu this
f o..Iow ana several
v| ... hiob win prove
, ." ...I v.oe very
~, bavtuy gone
-.,,... tr 10Th Pe,crgburs
f.r... rIs funeral will
-..,f., afternoon. and ne will
t'tr ,....-i, rorsrroples
On ...,..r.rt N.ryvs
49, p.,,t
~.e r.h shed s''i.inrn's W ~. -,
r.- 1. - To-Day I,l",'.' ~, as,.,,oo'r
I. ms ''' - ~ oriolo,
b..'''' .'f ,.,.,tf,s,i,, mn
rrt ... Bono io-m aye H,"i,' So -,
t.. .h. BAIT wDr.s Wonlu nave O'''
h..t.r unI'r any aai an 'lt .diis .'i'O
81. clements. tic local umpire. ~ ON
rt ti. ,a'rsat NJ mfr. aui n.a u''ls4oii'
,,.~. frr..l D as Just hy an except IN
le1t-u club Tn. fact Is. the second NM
az t-o orioles .s not equal ia playing
OF. Petersburg club.
s. iv8u. q rcw outdcld'r. ana nsian'
co. Iaw iu7elGor. WHO have been sign
ty tte PETERSBURG t"im. "lIi arrive ny
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAxES FOR THE CURRENT CAI.EN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
vENDEE
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crenshaw and others. who sue. Sc.

BY virtue Of a deed OF trust, executed
by the surviving members OF the late
Brick Works bearing date March =
1856. and duly recorded in The Clerk $
office Of the County Court OF the county
Of Isle OF Wight. and for the purpose
OF effecting settlement OF the partner
ship transactions OF the said firm, II
having been dissolved by the death OF
one Of It's members. | shall sell at pub
lie auction, at the courthouse, NJ New
mort News Va, on the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THIS
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
DAE YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PhO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND The
NrrrsrnEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
MEETINGS.
COURT ORDERS.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT,
EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA.
RICHMOND, VA, April 8, 1880.
To Whom II May Concern:
Take notice that by virtue OF a writ
OF Enactment issued out of the United
States District Court Clerks office, at
Richmond, Va, in the suit OF James
Johnson and Thomas Jones. against the
tug olive Branch, and l.. NJ. smith and
wages, civil and maritime, l have at
tached the said tug Olive Branch. and on
the 18th day OF April. 1895, said cause will
be tried at the United States Court room
AT Richmond Va, when and where all
persons interested are cited 10 appear
and interpose their claims.
j. NJ. HUDGIN,
United States Marshal.
BY A. J.. Peasants. Deputy Marshal
an 7tap 1911
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
By Chewing 5, Rose.
Real Estate Auctioneers,
40. i north Tenth street
COMMISSIONER AND TRUSTEES
X AUCTION SALE

100 ACRES OF LAND.
CONTAINING 4 LARGE DEIOSIT OF
FtNG FRIEDRICH CLAY
TOGETHER WITH THE PLANT AND
BUILDINGS THEREON, ,,.
FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF flitE-
BRICk IN ALL FORMS,
SITUATED Al ROBlOU SIAILoN.
ON THE RICHMOND AND DANElLLb
RAILROAD,
TWELVE MILES FROM RICHMOND
IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY. VA.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
Arcr,ox sALrs-Futurc Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE fs SOLD THU
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
TAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID rhO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND fhH
yENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
BY Chewing & Rose,
Real Estate Auctioneers.
No. G north Tenth street.

htul tsSltif
No. G north Tenth street.
A UCTION SALE OF BRICk
N DWELLING No $50 NORTH SIXTH
STREET.--A the request OF the parues
in interest. we will sell by auction. upon
the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, APRIL II. 1895.
nj a.sO o'clock p. NJ. that most SUB
sTANTIAL BRICK DWELLING mum,
bered as above The lot has front on
10 feet on the west line OF Sixth street
and extends back l20 feet TO an alley
10 feet wide. The improvements consis,
OF large brick dwelling. containing III
all about 10 rooms, With small Out,
lay in the way Of repairs this can De
made a most desirable home. the loca..
ton being central and convenient u
you are i'm quest OF a bargain you should
now allow wind or weather TO keep you
from the sale.
TERMS: One third cash; the residue az
six, twelve. and eighteen months, per
cent interest added, and secured by
deed Of trust upon the property.
CHEWING e. ROSE,
ap AIT Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

at r O'Clock J.. NJ. or the premises. the
PROPERTY descrh in sad deed a.,
follows. "A tract Of land in heuriec
east Of Richmond. Va. containing about
M, acres And Immediately after .td
aforementioned property on Same cay
an. saw. O'Clock =. ~. on Che p-rn '"s;
the PROPERTY described In said ue I'd
as follows: Squares Noe. 20 aud D. as
laib down on the plan annexed - deed
from william christian and Vile - =.
'Trart- ALSO. lots I. p B. T. B. e. :, $, 2,
ara fG I'm Sluere $50. 3} OF said plan
TERMS. A sufficient sum IN cash 20
nay expenses NJ sal" and two notes, one
20 iNe and the other. on which tier' IS
ID balance duo az 32N.l5. win interest
from March H. 1897 the res due IN six.
twelve. and eighteen months. or ny
agreement more liberal terms may DC
"' 1oi5 JULIAN BRYANT. Trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

opens a new season. Spectacles, too,
have an Easter character, as they open.
not the season, but the eyes. and thus
largely increase the area OF vision. The
defects that may be corrected by glasses
are many, and the benefit they confer
upon sufferers from imperfect vision is
simply enormous When it's aquestion
of sight delay is always perilons. The
longer d defect in vision is left uncor-
rected, the more it increases. An im-
perfection of sight is an evil that never
remains stationary. Delay may render
q defect too serious TO be more than
partially remedied. We make no charge
for examinations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
pIssoLuTIOys & PARTNERSHIPS.
RICHMOND. VA, April u, iss


To Whom IL May Concern:
hereby give notice thot ] have this
day sOLD TO MIR. JACOB EDEL ALL
Ny RIGHTS, TITLES. AND INTER
ESTS IN THE FIRM OF EDEL, PAGE
e co. consisting OF Book Accounts, Stock
OF Tobacco, both raw and manufactured.
Rrands, Labels, Machinery. etc, Mr..
Jacob Edel assuming all liabilities OF the
above firm. r.. y PAGE, Jh''
ap 1871 JACOB EDEl-
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CE-fvrvv-.y.gwrT5:'.,

.u.s oity design. bu4lt of Dondlu d
Sons Incompatible dark-blue James
river granite. or Kentucky-faced blue or
granolithic stone. with trimmings OF
hrownstOne nr very light granite, from
81 500 10 5000. depending mainly upon
feet of the West End TO select your lot
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
BY Ellis & seabrisht.
q east Broad street
UPRIGHT GRAND PIANO, CAR
~ PETS, AND HANDSOME HOUSE
HOLD FURNITURE.

TO GO At AUCTION,
TOMORROW MONDAO at 1870 A. NJ,
3 handsome Bullets: Parlor Suits.
3 Chamber Suits. Wardrobes.
- handsome Dining-Room Chairs.
" Linen Table-Spreads.
Extension Tables; Lounges.
COuches. BUREAUS. Bedstrads.
Spring Beds and Mattresses.
Druggets. Rugs. etc.
Framed Pictures. and 2 Ladies' Solid
Gold Watches.
. Breech-Loading Guns
/ Jumper In good order
/ Hlgh-Arm Singer Sewing Machine good
as new).
Consignments received up To hour OF
sale ELLIS a. SEABRIGHT,
ap II Auctioneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

At 3 o'clock p. NJ. the Property d.
certain lot of land with an improN"-
ments thereon. ling ana being 10 ihe
CITY Of Richmond. Va. comm nc!n@ t
a point distant 100 feet from the noftn-
thence northwarlly along the east Ire
OF said First street go feet aud ha
from gad front between uar1liel inga
100 Go FOOT 70 an alleN." ND on
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rncoh F-nker. who sues. etc.

Southern Friedrich Works. et ais.
In the law and Equity Court OF the city
OF Richmond. Va, decree OK April
1895.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

I will sell at my auction-rooms at
1870 A. NJ.
MONDAY. APRIL Is. 1895.
| very nice Parlor Suit, eboniZed frames.
Walnut and other Chamber suits.
/ Kimball Parlor Organ.
Oak and other Buifets. Lounges.
Walnut, oak and Poplar Wardrobes.
Walnut and other BedsteadS.
Bed-Springs. Extenslon-Tables.
Chairs; Tables
Hair. and other Mattresses.
Carpets, Bureaus, Washstands. etc.
Lot Of Law and Medical Books.
Goat-Wagon and Harness; Crockery.
Cooking and Heating Stoves, and large
variety OF Miscellaneous Articles.
GEORGE W. MAYO,
an Il Auctioneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
EOR SALE.

A SHLAND HOUSE FOR SALEGsa
"a AT GREAT SACRIFICE. LOT oFEa
about one half acre. House. eight large
rooms, comparatively new. newly papered
and painted. stable: summer Kitchen.
Adjoining Randolph Macon College. APP
ply TO ASHLAND. lVoi east Main street.
an 7-Su& Wet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
J. II. WEBB-PEPLOE.
Special Commissioner.

Jacob Fraker. who sues. etc, Plaintiff.
against Southern Fire Brick Works ~
ais, Defendants-In the Law and Equity
Court Of the city Of Richmond.
l. T. r. Winston, Clerk Of the said
Court. certify that the bond required OF
the Special COmmissioner, etc, by the de-
cree lu sald cause OF April 4, 1880. has
been duly given
Given under my hand. this Sth day Of
April. 1885 =. y. WINSTON, clerk.
az alOu.1213Ii16,l7lS&19
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

FOR RENT. BRICK DWELLING No.
1904 west Marshall street Newly paint
ed and papered throughout. Rent rea-
DENOON. UPPER 4 co.
m 1877 SCI Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

AT y O'Clock NJ. that TRACT or LANE
containing 100 ACRES more or less, lying
at R0biou station, as above described
i'm the county OF Chesterfield, Va, To-
gether with all the buildings and
brick-kilrs thereon, also, Zoo PAL
lets 1 3)-horse-power boiler. 2j-horse-
power engine. l-foot wood-frame Wet
TERMS AZ TO REAL ESTATE:
one third In cash. the balance
upon a credit OF six and twelve months.
the purchaser 10 give negotiable, notes
deed of trust on the property. Inc
terms upon the personal property VIII be
named a. the time OF sale.
This sale should attract the attention
Of land buyers. engine dealers, and brick
manufacturers. Please be prompt at the
'''~ y. II. CONNER.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

In pursuance Of the decree I'm the above
mentioned suit, the undersigned, thereby
apucintad for the purpose. VIII sell by
auction. in front OF the custom-house, on
Rank 4frgrf. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

A UCTION SALE OF BANANAS,
"A APPLES, ORANGES, LEMONS. Etc.
We will sell MONDAY, April 18th, at
BANANAS. APPLES. ORANGES. LIE
MONS. etc. ~
WILLIAM JENKINS & SON,
ap14 1911 east Cary street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

In execution OF the herenafter-men-
toned decree we will sell by public auc-
tion, on the premises, on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
IT. seldom Taylor & Son.
Real Estate Auctloneers,
Richmond. Va.
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE


or
5Oxl29 6i2 FEET OF LAND
WITH
ON.
ON EAST LINE or FIRST STREET
NEAR COUTTS STREET. RICH
MONp. Va.
TRACT OF LAND IN HENRICO COUN-
TY. VA.
ON THE RIVER ROAD. A LITTLE
CONTAINING lli5 ACRES,
\ TRACT OF LAND
ON THE WILLIAMSBuR re- ROAD.
ABOUT HALF \ MILE EAST OF
RICHMOND, VA.
A PORTION or MT. ERIN. TRACT
LOTS /. 2 Q. 4. .. g. Z. S. ., AND
10 IN SQUARE No. 80 OF
SAID Mt. ERIN TRACT,
BEING ABOUT 4 ACRES or LAND,
WITH LARGE BRICK AND FRAME
DWELLINGS THEREON.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

MODERN BRICK RESIDENCE. AVo
II r.. A. CATLIN.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

Bv virtue OF q deed OF trust. duly exc
cuted and recorded in the clerks Office
of Richmond Chancery court I'm Decd.
Book iiS -. page as. and in o'i,e -
clerk OF Henrico County Ccur', in Deed
Book ii2 -. page. $40. default rn'l"f
been made I'm the payment Of cfr-2 =
notes therein secured ana lcinr 90.
guired so To do by the bsnnlc.ar,e7.
shall sell by public auction, on 'At
PREMISE. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
ORGAN. HOUSEHOLD FURNI-
" 1URE, ETC, AT AUCTION.

BY George w Mayo. Auctioneer.
Nos. 20 and a north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
FOR RENT.

FARM one and a half miles from
town. High state of cultivation. Very
cheap
tilt l.. a. CATIIN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14
IGOR SALE. ON MONTHLY IN-@

Il sTALMENTs, 20
A NEW TWO-STORY DWELLING,
with ~ feet OF ground. located on eiec-
trlc-car line. i'm the West-End. Dwelling
has water and bath. win be sold at
bargain, on long time, with simple 6 per
cent. interest. II. Is. CHAFFlN * CO.
An J9-1t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

FOK SALE E
SEVERAL NEW, MODERN BRICK
DWELLINGS on Randolph street near
Cary street. Good street and excellent
location .. .,,,,, 90
ant41t sol Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-04-14

FOUR VERY DESIRABLE.
BAY-WINDOW, STOCK-BRICK
DWELLINGS.
In the West End Cheap TO prompt buyer.
CHARLES 4. ROSE,
Malt No IL Tenth street.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-30
LOCHREN ON PENSIONS,
The Commissioners, in His Annual Report,
Has Much to Say About Frauds.

The Commissioner, in His Annual Report,
Has Much to Say About Frauds.
WASHINGTON, Oct 80 -Commissioner
William L. Lochren, of the pension Of
fee, in his annual report makes several
pointed suggestions. Under the head
of Patriotism and Pensions, " he says:
Those who enlisted early and
fought the battles of the war were not
moved by mercenarv c9nsiderations.
and unless actually aIsa bled did not
show the haste IN applying for pen
sions manifested by those who enlisted
nearer the close of the war for large
bounties and did little actual service,
and who are now the nolsieSt in clam
oring for more pensions. AS compared
with this latter class the real soldiers
of the war have been modest in pre-
ferrlng claims for pensions.
Tho commissioner says that many
disreputable and incompetent men are
engaged as pension attorneys, and
suggests that none but reputable men
be allowed to practice in pension
cases. Dishonest attorneys have given
much trouble by systematic criminal
and fraudulent practices. Pension
payments, the commissioner says,
bring large amounts of money into
communities, and the fear that the
cOnVIcL1On OF these attorneys won ld
lessen the influx of money has ex-
pressed itself in popular rancor
against the special examiners whose
Investigations secure the conviction of
criminals The special examination
division does not require as much
money as in the past, for the reason
that vigorous prosecution of frauds
and crimes has discouraged and meas
urably stopped frauds.
The death of many witnesses and
the age of claimants has made it quite
difficult in many cases lately to obtain
proof sufficient for the granting of
pensions.
The report shows that the number
of pensioners June 80, 1894, was 969, 544,
new pensioners added during the year,
59,195; dropped pensioners restored,
1906; deaths during the year, 20, S16;
dropped for cause. 14,175, making a
net increase of pensioners during the
year of $50. Pensions claims allowed
during the year, SO, 1855; denied, iO3, 555;
cases pending, 552, 210. The appropri-
alton fol- the year was $16O, 600, 900,
! and there was paid during the year
$138, 807, 337. The estimate for PEN
sions for 1897 is $40, 900, 900 for pen
sion payments, 100000 for surgeons
fees and $3.50. 900 for clerk hire at
pension agencies, and about 5000, 600
for other expenses.
The commissioner commends the
vigor of the department of justice and
of pension examiners in prosecuting
i dishonest attorneys and others who
were engaged in pension frauds. Two
| hundred an ninety-four persons were
convicted during the year for frauds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-30
Leaves of Gold.

They walked together under the state
~ maples-Virginia de Claire and Au-
gustus Knickerbocker-and with every
breath of wind the golden leaves Of au-
tumn fell at their feet.
Augustus, she murmured as she
stopped to pick up a particularly bright
leaf, you know everything, don't your"
eyes, darling - everything worth
moving he replied as he gave her
tender look.
"Then you must know why the leaves
fall in autumn timer"
"Of course. -
81 have been wondering why they
didn't fall in the spring. Is there any
particular reason why they shouldn t fall
till the first breath of winter is felt in
the chill winds which sway the branches
and rob them Of their foliage?''
''The best reason in the world, pet. -
"Oh, Augustus, you are SO noble to
find reasonI See how they shower
down like leaves of gold Listen to the
sobbing Of the breeze. as if it grieved
and wept at parting leaf from twigi In
few days more these trees will stand
desolate and forlorn, and their wind
whipped branches will point to heaven
as if appealing for mercy. Tell me, Au-
gustus, If it is really and positively nee
essary for the leaves to fall at all, and
if so why they should fall in the autumn
time
''The leaves must fall once a year,
my treasure, he softly said as he ca
ressed the pulled sleeve of her jacket,
land being this is positively necessary
it was decided to have them fall at this
particular season in order that the farm
er might gather them
"Might gather them to decorate his
walls and keep him in touch with the
beautiful in nature during the frigidity
of winter?'
''No, darling. That be might gather
them to bed down his hogs and cover up
the pile of pumpkins in the barnyard
That's all. Look out for caterpillars as
you go paving around p
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-10-30
He Wou1d.

Still on the subject of Irish guides,
the echo story which follows may be
old, but is we'll worth retelling: A Kill
larney tourist was assured by a guide
that the echo on Loeb Gill was far finer.
So off went the tourist to hear it and
hired two men to row him out, accom-
plishing the transaction SO swiftly that
there was no time for them to arrange
for the usual echo to be in attendance.
In despair they broke an oar, and one
swan ashore to fetch another. The echo
then began. GOOD morrow cried the
tourist. GOOD morrow, said the echo,
with brogue. ''Fine day, God bless
it, cried the tourist. fFoine day, God
bless it, said the echo .tWin you have
a drink?'' cried the tourist. "Begorra,
WHIP roared the echo. London
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