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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
PIGMY SKELETONS.
Found in Graves Near a Town Site
OF Prehistoric People.


WAYNESBURd, Pa, May 19-Graves OF
ijcmies have been discovered and opened on
lie farm of John Lapping. The first was
"yered by a stone two feet wide and three
lcet long. The cavity,or grave proper, meas
urnd eighteen inches in width, two feet in
I'ngth and nine inches in depth. Follow
Inc is the measurement Of some parts OF
skeleton that was removed: Head, q
hrhes spinal column, 0; femur, 6; tibla, 0;
hamerus. 6; forearm, 8 1-2; ribs, 8 IL.
iart of the skull had crumbled away and
some Of the ribs were gone, but the teeth
were remarkably well preserved and seemed
L. Indicate that they had done service for an
htult because the wisdom teeth are present.
The skeleton seems to be well-proportioned.
line hair is sandy and the hands and feet
a~' small
The second grave opened was that OF o
gHili of apparently not moro than six inches
IN length. A small finger ring could be
slipped over the femur bone, and 1t was not
lurh more than an inch in length, while
tl' ribs were not larger than bent tooth
TX. A perfect skeleton will be sent to the
Smithsonian institute at Washington. Every
liag in the neighborhood indicates that
This burial ground is near a town site OF
those prehistoric people. Pieces Of broken
pottery containing small pieces OF mussel
spell, clay pipes, stone axes aud mint tmpae-
Ments are found In large quantities.
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BUTTER IN BRITAIN.
One or Two Remarkable Points
Shown by Analysis.

O"S WI WV n sso's os"sS
Shown by Analysis.
WASHINGTON. d. c., May 17-SOme note
worthy points are found in II cOmmunica-
ton from the British board of agriculture
received by the United States agricultural
department. report is made on samples
of imported butter analysed under the d.
recton OF the board from May, 1895, to Feb
ruary, 1886, inclusive. The total number Of
samples 50 analysed was 995, representing
the products of IL different countries.
The countries contributing samples among
which no adulterated specimens were found
were Argentina, four samples Austria, 81 /;
Canada, SO France, go; New Zealand. II !;
United States, Go. The noteworthy points in
the report are the tremendous proportion Of
adulterated specimens (over34 percent) from
Germany the large proportion numbering
over 25 percenD contributed from Holland,
and the fact that Denmark, by far
the largest contributor of foreign butter
products to the British market, and en-
ioying hitherto an almost irreproachable
reputation in the butter market, should have
contributed in a total of 1S2 specimens eight
adulterated, or nearly five percent.
In regard to the other countries. the pres
ence of Argentina in the British butter mar
ket. even though no doubt to II very limited
extent, Is worthy of note.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

the war the family moved to Missouri and
soon after the beginning of hostilities Tan
ner, with brother and his father was taken
South and thrown into Confederate prisons.
their ofense being the entertaining of Union
sympathiZcrs. Tanner went through
the civil war and came out of
the arena of hostites with u good
knowledge of war and men. but with little
Of books. lie was elected sheriff and his
political influence began to grow. In 1880 he
became state senator and afterward was
United States marshal for southern Illinois.
In 1892 he was made sub-treasurer of Chi
rago. Today he is all powerful in the state
the Tom Platt of Illinois. Notwithstand-
ing the offices he has held he is unable to
write or speak 10 words of grammatical Eng
ish. He never made a speech in his life. but
he eNerts wonderful power over those
whom he meets.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

Southern California on this head. They
want q harbor, but not at Santa Monica. for
that would increase the monopoly of the
Southern Pacific. Senator White was
born in San Francisco in 1858; was
brought up on n fruit ranch and educated
at st. Ignatius college, in his native city.
lie also attended Santa Clara college in the
valley of that name. In 1874 he was admit
ted to the bar. He has served in the state
Senate, discharged the duties OF lieutenant
governor. and was a delegate to the demo-
cratic national convention Of 1888 and 1892.
He *as elected to the Senate In 1893
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Power of the Y IsayS.

COLUMBIA. No., May l9-The expert
ments that have been going on at the STATE
university electrical laboratory testing the
effect Of the Roentgen rays upon diphtherii
bacilIi oil confirm the theory that the germ:
may be destroyed by the rays. Two guinei
pigs were inoculated with II culture of diph
iberia. One of the pigs was exposed to the
Roentgen rays four hours. After seventy
two hours this pig showed no signs Of iiph
theria and was just rs lively as before, but
the pig which was not exposed to the rays
died within twenty-eight hours after the in
lection
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
HE is TO VISIT US.
Lii Hung Chang Go ming to the United
States.


WASHINGTON, D. O., May 2O-To the
list of distinguished foreign visitors Of high
rank who have visited the United States will
soon be added the name Of China's senior
grand secretary, Ii Hung Chang (pro-
nounced Lee Hoong Charng), the most emf
nent living statesman OF the Chinese en-
pire.
Since 1868 no special Chinese embassy has
been in this country. There is, of course, a
permanent legation Of China and Washing
ton. During the year mentioned, Anson
Burlingame, the then United States minister
to China, escorted to this country numer-
Gus embassy, which was composed Of Of
Gcials and scholars of the Celestial empire.
Ii Hung Chang, whose visit to this country
has no political purpose per Sc, Is Of higher
rank and of more Imposing and digniled
presence than any Of his countrymen who
have preceded him.
The ex-vicerot's prime object in leaving
China was to attend the coronation Of the
czar of all the Russas-a ceremony which
he was ordered to attend by the emperor as
a special mark Of courtesy from China to
Russia. When the exalted rank of Ii is con-
sidered, it is easy to understand how impor-
tant China deems it that her relations with
Russia should be as cordial as possible.
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we're Of class nevcrbetore seen. Their claim

were Of class never before seen. Their claim
of art lay in II fantastic and weird arrange
mcnt Of simple black lines, Or rather, curves
lie soon hadnitators and changed his styleto
one more conservative and less outraging
TO accepted theories or art. From early
hoyhood Beardscy had II taste for drawing
One Of his earliest engagements was in an
architects office. where he was employed to
draft plans and to elaborate sketches. This
experience was the extent of his technical
training. Mr.. Beardsley intended comingt to
America this spring. His intention was to
deliver Il series of lectures. beginning at
Boston on his own peculiar theories of his
own mcmillan art.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

MacD. McCook and Mrs. McCook. Mrs.
Alexander, colonel McCook, Miss McCook
and captain Scriven have arrived here, to
visit the fetes attending the coronation of the
ear General McCook will represent the
president of the United States at the corona
ton ceremonies. Admiral Selfridge, United
States navy and his staff, consisting of five
officers lieutcnant-commander RIP Rogers,
the United States naval attache at st. Peters
burg, and Mr.. Creighton Webb are expected
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
LII Grin of the Law.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, May 19--William II.
Daley and William T. Reid of Cambridge
the self-confessed llre-bugs. were arraigned
before Judge Almy in the district court.
Cambridge, and were held in $4,000 each for
the June term of the grand jury. The specif-
ic charge was setting fire to the paper box
factory of G. A. Place, on Norfolk street the
night of May H. The total of Daley's hail
now amounts to $4,000, and that of Reid t.
81 600
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one term in the state Senate and made Il
good record. For the last three years he
has had charge of the farmers institute
work, conducted under the auspices of
Purdue university aud as II lecturer before
farmers he has visited every county in the
state several times This work enabled him
to build up an acquaintance that no doubt
secured him the nomination. lie declares
that the farmers are not satisfied with the
present condition of affairs and that his
nomination means II readjustment Of pOliti-
cul ronlitions
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Endemic of Measles.

WAKEFIELD. Mass. May ls-There is
ouite an epidemic of measles among the
school children Of this town, and nearly 800
of the 1900 pupils of the schools were kept
Mt home TO-DAY. There are probably not
more than 200 cases of measles, and the
other 300 were kept at home because their
brothers or sisters are sick with 1t. None OF
the children are seriously sick.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Venezuela Paws.

CARACAS. Venezuela. May ls-The vene.
zuelan government has agreed to nav IN,
$4,000 demanded by Great Britain for IN,
Uruan incident tthe arrest and imprison.
ment of a British police officer on condi.
ton that 1t is considered simply as an in.
demnity for personal damages and not n.
affecting the boundary dispute. The vene.
zuelah government. however. has not con.
sented to make an apology to Great Britain
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, May 17-yla-
livestock dispatches to the Novoe Vroaaya
state that the Russians are preparing to
leave Korea. First, however, they propose
to restore the king to power under strong
guard disciplined by Russians. A Russian
company has obtained Il grant to work for
gold in kOrea for 25 wears.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

WATERBUR Rl. Ct. May l9-There is great
fear OF sickness on account of the poor quail
ity of the city water. which has hardly been
fit for drinking purposes during the past
fortnight. The city engineer says that the
action OF the heat on the new reservoir is
responsible for the trouble, and that the
water will improve in quality after the first
rain.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
DyinUOH Fast (ol

CHICAGO, ILL.,, May 19-The school GEN.
sus OF this year, it is estimated by clerks In
the office. will probably show population
OF !, 800 900 In Chicago. This is about the
Popuiatloh inquired two years before a per-
that time were 1,567,75O
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Good Fishing at MaranacOOk

WINTHROP. Me-. May 19-The state fish
commission has decided to establish an ex-
tensive fish hatchery here. Lake Mariana
cook Is becoming famous as a great fishing
ground. Large trout and bass have been
caught, and the lake was stocked with
salmon few years since.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
is BEARDSLEY DYING?
Report That The Artist is Danger.
Ously Sick in Brussels.

BRUSSELS, Belgium, MAY 1s- Aubrey
beardsley, the artist. who is now in Brussels.
Is believed to be dying of pneumonia
Beardsiey is but 23 years of age His fame
came to him in onlytwo years and made him
the hero OF such "a vogue in London as no
mere pen craftsman ever excited before
HIS extraordinary black-and-w drawings
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

ROCKFORD, ILL.,, May 16-The society
women of the city took charge of the trolley
system today and ran ears for the benefit OF
the Ladies' Union aid society. Everybody
In the city rode, and more passengers paid
80 cents or $ for the trip than u nickel.
There were no accidents.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
A New Agitation.

MADRID, Spain, May 19-The suggestion
recently made by the Imparcial that the
treaties between Spanish and United States
governments made in 1895 and 1877 be re-
nounced, is much discussed in political and
military circles. The suggestion meets with
general approval on tbe part Of the Spanish
press.
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ANOTHER ON THE LIST.
Henry G. Turner's Name Mentioned
for Vice President

ATLANTA. Ga. May 19-Congressman
Henry q. Turner'S name has been mentioned
as the democratic candidate for vice presi-
dent in ease Mr.. Cleveland is placed ut the
head Of the ticket. He has long represented
tn eleventh district of Georgia in Con-
gfess, but has done little to attract nationa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Lowell Veteran Missing.

LAWRENCE, Mass, May 19-phlip C..
Keith, 40 years old, demented, a veteran and
a pensioner has been missing from Lowell
several days. He was last seen in North
Pelham, n H.. but search there was fruit
less. He was formerly overseer in the Pa
cidc mills here.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

BOSTON, Mass. May 19-The organiza.
tion Of gigantic bolt and nut pool has been
completed in this city, and as result the
wholesale and retail price of bolts and nuts
has increased 80 percent. All the principal
bolt and nut manufacturers in this country,
with few exceptions, have joined the com.
hin afinn
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Eoru,ternntional Coins.

WASHINGTON. d. c., May 2l-The house
committee on coinage weights and measures
has ordered favorable report on the Joint
resolution of Mr.. Stone OF pennsylvania,
authorizing preliminary proceedings look
10 the adoption OF International coins.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
In Honor of The Cza

WASHINGTON, d. c., May 19-The Rus
sian minister, i. De Kotzebue, is arranging
to give moonlight fete in honor Of the
coronation of the czar On May 90. 1t will be
an out-of-door affair with music and fire.
works. A feast characteristic of the ban
quets OF the empire will be spread.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

PORTLAND. Me-. May l7-Frauk ]. Edg-
erly. a veteran en9 ineer on the Portland 4
Rochester railroad and one of the oldest
engineers running out Of Portland, died at
his home here this afternoon. He was 50
years old. and had served the Portland Il
Rochester since 1862. He leaves a widow and
one daughter.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Gettysburg Monument to Lincoln

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May l-Senator
Hansbrough from the committee on library.
has favorably reported to the Senate bill
for the erection OF monument at Gettys-
burg, Penn, to president Lincoln.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
High Wind, Dry Brush.

BUZZARDS BAY, Mass. May 1s-The fire
which has been smoldering in the forest In
this vicinity for IL couple of weeks broke out
today. Famed by the wind ana aided by the
tinder-lke condition Of the underbrush and
soil the flames have swept headIong. Many
farm buildings and houses were threatened,
and it is repogted THAI several were burned.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23

attention. lie has come forward of late
as great friend of the administration,
and is favorte with the president.
Mr.. Turner is 81 years old and was born
in Franklin county. North Carolina He re-
ceived his education at the university of
Virginia. and later became teacher, He
served the confederacy as private and offit er
during the late war. In 1865 he was ad-
mitted to the bar and soon became active in
politics. He was presidential eector in
1872: was three times elected to the Legsla-
ture Of Georgia. and has served in Congress
since the 47th term.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Dan LIN mont Ont Or tho Woods

OTTAWA, Canada, May 19-Dan Lamont
mas returned to this city from n trip up the
Gatineau river, where he has been fishing.
He was accompanied by general Wylie
and Mr.. Hazelwood Of New York, and II,
j. Deemer, president OF the Gatineau valley
railroad company. The party were greatly
pleased with their trip.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
RuriCtl VrcnSurc EOun0.

TIMSON. Ten. May l9--Rev. Rhodes.
living II miles east of here. while plowing
his field. unearthed 10000 Mexican dollars.
The money was buried in Il leather sat.hel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Rebels SOmba rdeI.

HAVANA. Cuba. May lS-The gunboat
Alrrta reports having bomharded rebel
cnrampmcnt on the coast between Herrera.
iura and Dominica. where an expedition has
apparently. just bee Ii landed
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
An Elicf From Waxlar

HAVANA. Cuba. May ls Captain general
weyler In an edict. has prohibited tempo
rarily the export of tobacco from the prov
inces OF Pinar del Rio and Havana exec n,
to Spain,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
PICTURESQUE CAREER
Has the Illinois Republican Candi-
date for (iOvcrnOr

CHICAGO, ILL.,. May l9-John Il. Tanner,
of Illinois, whom the republicans of that
state nominated for governor during their
recent convention, has led wildly pictur-
csque career. He was born in Indiana in
lS4l. A few years before the outbreak of
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Death List Reaches 1O5.

SHERMAN, Tex, May 17-Six people in
iured in the recent cyclone, died today. The
death list now reaches 105. The people OF
Sherman have buried the dead, and are TAX
ing care of the wounded, but fully 700 peo-
pie In the city and country are left destitute
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
WANTS TO BE GOV.
James \. Mount The Republican
Nominee For Indiana.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. May l9-rhc re-
publican nominee for governor of Indiana is
James \. Mount. practical farmer. He
owns farm of several hundred acres near
Shannondale. Montgomery county. He has
had some experience in politics. He served
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Search for Bullet With the x Ray.

PROVIDENCE. May 20-Herbert Scott, OF
Mantle village. who was shot some time ago
BY II Sweda. wants the bullet removed from
his leg md has gone to New York as an ex.
perimental subject to the X.ray.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1896-05-23
Old Lawrence Resident Dead.

LAWRENCE. Mass. May l9--Bra1ford
Beals aged "a, an old resident of this city.
died at Bedford, N. H., recently.
The record-union., 1896-06-06
Smoked GIaSSes

Are nine cases out of ten the most in
furious things that can be worn whether
the sidewalks glare or no. An injection
of morphine or dose of opium make
things appear well for the time being,
but if continued will in the end ruin the
constitution. So these glasses to the eye.
When once started it is almost impos-
sible to get along without them, the eye
having become so weak and tender. Call
On F. de Wolfe Hennah, he will give
you free examination of your eyes and
tell you whether they are in any way
defective and thereby save you unneces-
sary expenditure. Remember there is no
charge for examination at The Nor
mandie, Tenth and K. References on ap-
plication. Office hours, to II, l to 5,
5 to s. Sundays, to II.
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Knights and Ladies.

Equity Lodge, No. 1,219. knights and
Ladies of Honor, has elected the follow
ing officers for the ensuing term: Past
Protector, Charles E. Hill; Protector,
Martin Knapp; Vice-Protector, Miss
Bertha Buchanan; Secretary, A. L.
Grigsby; Financial Secretary, Miss
Emma M. Casper; Treasurer, T. d.
Littlefield; Guardian, Mrs. w. D. Kill
bron; Chaplain, Mrs. L. Bay; Guide, L.
A. Kidder; Sentinel Mrs. Belle Mead
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PHILIPS FOLLY.
Oppenheim May be Forced to Return
From Canada.

There is possibility f Philip Open
helm being brought back from Toronto,
Canada, and compelled to explain
what he has done with the $50 0OO in
Government bonds belonging to his
fathers estate.
Albert M. Johnson, one of the attor-
neys for the other heirs, states that Op-
penheim may be indicted for perjury
which is an extraditable offense. He
recently made oath that the bonds were
in certain safe-deposit institution in
San Francisco, when in fact they were
not
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The Summer Garden

In the rear of the Eagle Confection-
airy, $50 X street, William Crop, pro-
prietor, will be opened to-day. Neale's
orchestra will furnish music during the
evening. Ice cream, vanilla, straw berry
chocolate, and blanc mango, with cake
twenty-five cents a plate; small plates,
fifteen cents. Ice cream soda, ten cents;
coffee and cake, ten cents; chocolate,
fifteen cents. Other summer drinks on
hand
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Left HON eless in St. Louis. ~

A letter has been received by A. L.
Campo from his aged mother in ST.
Louis, giving an account of the late
deadly cyclone there.
Mrs. Campo, her son William and his
wife had comfortable home in st.
Louis, which was swept away in that
terrible storm. The family had barely
time to get out before the building
went into SnlinterS
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Ladies' Duck suits.

Extra full skirt, with large sleeves,
81 80 and 50 %. Challies in handsome
summer designs for five cents a yard;
ladies plain buff and cream shirt waists,
81 80 kind on sale to-day for 49c, with
extra large sleeves. Lawn waists, with
handsome figures, from SOC to 95c-
good value for double at the Red House.
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DIED.
SlLLER-In this city, June 4th, Catharina
Siller, mother of Mrs. p. Groessler, Mrs.
Emma Innes, j. l.. and l.. q. Siller, a
native of Germany, aged 66 years,
months and days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
Sunday. at p. m, from her late resi-
dence, No. I'LL Thirteenth street.
JOHNSON-In this city, June 9Th, Maria,
wife of Swan johnson, native of
Switzerland, aged "a years.
Funeral notice hereafter.
KILGORE-In this city, June 9Th, Eva M,
eldest daughter of Ellis and the late
Emma j. Kilgore (sister OF Ralph h.
and Irma Kilgore), a native of Sacra-
mento. aged II years, months and IA
days.
Friends and acquaintances are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral
S Sunuay al aiternoon, June .an, at Z ci9eK; 9.I.;
Tenth street
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Under Amusement. .

In Judge Johnson's court yesterday
the motion to set aside the decree of dis
tribution in the estate of Lavina Jones,
deceased, on the ground that the pub
lication of notice had been made in a
Sunday paper, was argued by A. E.
Miller and submitted
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Speaking OF Pianos!

Here's a choice. We have the Jacob
Doll, Kranich & Bach, Behr Bros,
Sterling. Conover, Mathushek and the
unrivaled Steck. all on sale at our new
warerooms. 716 street. Neale, Eilers
Co Cooper Music Coz.
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There are times when you get a fit,
and there are times when you get a
misfit, but John r. Week guarantees
a perfect-fitting suit of clothes at mod
crate prices. 5271a K street.
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Races.

A full description Of each race at the
Ingleside track Is given at Kripp &
Co.'S, 1106 Seventh street. Capital Hotel
building. The result is known almost
as soon as at the track.
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George Egan and VIII H. Hanlon.
well-known Sacramentans, have pur-
chased the Reception Saloon, Seventh
and K streets. The full returns Of the
races at San Francisco are chronicled
there daily.
The record-union., 1896-06-06

Complete line Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Family Remedies at "cut rates -
Drug Department, c. c. c., corner
Tenth and K streets.
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Babies and children's photos from
Cutbirth's give satisfaction Thir
teenth and K
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Imported Cheese.

Limburger, Swiss and hand cheese
mayonnaise herrings, Swedish ancho
vies. Sacramento Delicacy, 62S j.
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Try one of those Cleveland high-grade
bicycles which the Golden Eagle Cy-
ciery, Seventh and K. have in rental