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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
JEWELRY REMNANTS.

Lots of the little tricks are rem
nant-ticketed TO be sold under price
today.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

bottles OF Antiseptic Dental Powder,
Sgc value for l9c. a bottle.
bottles of Quinine Tonic, for the mar,
42c value, for 25c. bottle.
boxes OF Camphoric, &c. box, IN
stead Of Joe.
Is cakes OF Sc. Toilet Soap for &c. a cake.
Aluminium Puf-BoXes, zoe. value, for
10 boxes of good Face Powder, &c. a
box instead Of DC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
Broken prices in CorSetS at rer
nant prices

n Coreetg sizes %. q, g. and POD, 50c.
value for DC.
% Ventilating Corsets. soc. value, rem
nant price, 3}c
1G Ventilating Corsets SIC. value, rem
81 White and Gray Coutille Corsets, SIC.
value. for i5c.
q c. b., r. q G., and j. y. Corsets'
value. for CSC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
NOTION NEMNANTS.

papers Of Sc. English Pins for &c. a
paper. %
pairs Of Ladies' Fancy Carriers, zoe.
value. for lfc q 9air
- balls of Darning Cotton, lc. BAH.
Hair-Pin Cabinets. PIG. each, instead
of Sc
10 remnants Of Velvet Cord Binding, &C..
a yard.
3 Pin-Cubes. 10c sort, for &c. each.
100 dozen Fancy Dress Buttons. ranging
I'm prices from 10 TO 6Jc. dozen; your
choice, &c. a dozen.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
Misses Corse7s. 75c. value. for
MATTINGS. CARPETS, ETC,

You can buy any plece OF INC ~ 70 ~
and 25c. Mating that contains less
than 20 yards. az Zoe. a yard.
ANY niece OF Damask and Linen Warp
Mating that sold al %, p, TO iOc., a
ward. that contains less than 20 yards
at Pic.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.
DRUGsToRE FOR SALE.

A COMPLETE DRUGSTORE FOX
SALE, AT CONVICTION, VA. Address
L. NJ. TURNER. Sheriff.
lie 2J-l0t COvIngtOn. va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

Richmond. Va. June '
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ~
THE MERCHANTS NATIONtL BANK
or RICHMOND have this oly declare.
their usual scmi-anlual dividend
THREE AND ONE HALF PER l.N I,
free OF tax. out Of the mex prlas 0. nt
last six months, payable ON s..-'
July 4, 1896. - /. bls.N.f.
~ pl-fIy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

The BOARD OF DIRECTORS 90
the Virginia Building and Loan Company
have declared DIVIDEND or 1is I.H
CENT. out Of the profits of the Base t
months, payable on and af,cr july lt
next. CHARLES r. LOEHE
je 26-3t Secretary and Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
Granlte Bund.0g commaH

no. llL east M Ilu rfI.
Richmond, Va. june I. l.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COM
pauy have declared r SENf-ANN 40
DIVIDEND OF ( PER CENT. .re. 4,
tax. payable on and after July D. lNl
SAMUEL d. pll.iAN
Secretary and Treasurer
ie 2I,242j2830Jyl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
BY J. d. Seabright. Auctioneer,
"a east Broad street
Furniture, Stoves,
EXtensi0n.Tab!e,
DISHES, SEWING MACHINE,
PariOr Mirror, &c.

BY direction Of parties leaving the city.
I will sell at my auction-r0Ons, corner
First and Broad streets.
FRIDAY, JUNE %. 1895,
at 1890 A. NJ, large assortment Of
CHAMBER. PARLOR. AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE, &C, consisting In part as
follows:
suits Chamber Furniture I'm oak and
walnut, all clean and nice, and good as
new;
l New ParlOr Suit;
l0-foot Extension-Table, In good ORDER
Good Kitchen-Tables;
! Bookcase. / SidebOard;
l China-Press;
Cooll-Stoves, in good condition. with all
utensils.
High-Arm Singer Machine. in good or
der with all attachments;
! Good Refrigerator;
/ Ice-BOX. in good condition,
Toilet Sets I'm china and tin;
Gasoline and Ou-Stoyes,
A large lot or Dishes and Kitchen Fur
nishngs. good as new;
Bedsteads. Bureaus;
Mattresses &c, Of all kinds.
Sale positive j. ID. SEABRIGHT
fa H1 AuctiOncer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

First National Bank of Virginia.
Richmond, Va, june 4 ls.h.
THE DIRECTORS or THIS BANK
have declared a DIVIDEND or PER
months Gree OF tax. payable t0 share
holders on and after JULY lst
IL. g.. BURNETT
ie 26-lw Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
pEsInrNcns & sroREs FoR RENT.
ASHLAND COTTAGl

QUEEN ANNE COTTAGE NEW
Very attractive. In thorough Condition.
Eight large rooms; range. Latrobe stove:
wire screens, beautiful lawn. plenty OF
shade. Two minutes walk % station.
For rent or sale surprisingly low Apply
20 \. j. HOLLADAN
je lS-2w l0li east Main street, city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
ribbon REMNANTS

at prices that they should be when
there are too many.
2-inch Black All-SIk Gros-Grain Ribbon
Ii to yards long, for l2c.
Black Double-Faced All-Silk Satin Rib
bon. 2i2 inches wide, nc.
Remnants of Dresden Ribbons for &c. a
yard-cOllar width.
Remnants OF An-Snk Satin and Gros-
Grain Ribbons. any cOlOrs. %. a ward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
securLty IL of -.

June - .f.
THE DIRECTORS OF SECURITY
Bank havs this day declared UflI-
DEND OF 3 PER CENT Gree az uA.h
payable 20 the stockholders on and llt-l
JULY lst 4. is. BLAIR :
fer 26tJyli cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

Richmond. VA. Jun.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS ihNN
have declared a dividend OF FIVE |-'
CENT. on the capital stock Gree 0. .-Ah
payable on and after July 81. n.ht
RICHARD H SMITH
ie blot la.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
by Chewing * Rose,
Real Estate Auctioneers,
No. 6 north Tenth street.
uCTIoN SALE OF NO. hoo WEST

"A MARSHALL sTREEr.-At the request Of
the owner we Will sell by auction, upon
the premises, on
FRIDAY. JUNE &C. 1896.
at G O'Clock r. NJ. the PROPERTY loco-
ted as above. The lot has "A front of -
bv 100 feet. to an alley. Besides being
comparatively new. this house Is con-
veniently located. thoroughly built. and
adaptsd 90 the wants Of those who are
not Solomons I'M monetary matters. but
confident I'm the wisdom OF those who seek
TO control the destinies Of our people.
TERMS: At sale.
CHEWING e ROSE,
IL u AuctiOneers.
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once Va. Flre and Marine ~ ~.

UUICe "a. IIre md NITIHH IUH u.
Richmond June % lSH
DIVIDEND: THE DIRECTORS Nf
this company have declared rENI-
ANNUAL DIVIDEND or PIER
CENT Gree OF taxi, payable ON and al,.f
% OF JULY next
WA. II. MCCARTHY
te 2j-ljt Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
Odds and Ends IN Books and
Writing Papers.

~ Paper-Bound Books. very readable
Zoe. value, remnant price for pc.
16 boxes OF Zoe. Writing Paper and En-
welcomes. remnant price, &c. box.
30 quires Of Tinted Papers. Rose. violet
Cream and Blue. zoe. quire value, REM
nant price. Sc "a quire.
20 Packages OF Writing Paper u
mounds TO a package. 15c. value, rem
nant price &C. a package; Envelopes
10 match. long. lc a package; square,
packages for DC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
BOARDING,

VISITORS COMING TO THE RE
union can get FIRST-CLASS BOARD
and nice accommodations, with use OF
bath. for from 81 20 $3.50 per day at 5l9
north Seventh street lie 25-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

BY virtue Of the provisions OF certain
deed Of trust. dated August I. 1895. and OK
record I'm Henrico County Court Deed
Book ] IS 4. page l76 default having been
made in the payment Of the debt secured
therein. and being required so 10 90 L
will sell by auction. on the premises, on
FRIDAY. JUNE 26 1895,
al u O'Clock NJ. the aboye-descrioed VAL
UABLE FARM, with all the improve
ments thereon.
TERMS: cash as 10 expenses Of exc
cutting this trust, and to pay note Oh
500. with interest thereon from August
4. 1895. and balance upon terms 10 be an
nounced at sale
jeH @. L. DENOON, trustee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
DAwNBROKERs AUCTION SALE
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

The Savings Bank of Richmond.
June -. ls.
THE DIRECTORS or THIS BANK
have declared a DIVIDEND OBJ IER
CENT Gree OF tax ont of The tamU .s
for the past SIX months pay PIE ~ I.'
stockholders on and after JULY T. I.a
je 26-6t JAMES ~ BALL. Cashier.
The State Bank OF Nrs.n.l,
Richmond. Va. june 81. l,t
THE DIRECTORS or THIS BAAN
have declared "a DIVIDEND or 3 D. PlR
CENT. payable ON and after July T. if
WILLIAM NJ hlLL
te &-iw Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
REMNANTS or BLACK GOODS

at prices such as they Should De
when you're anxious TO sell 'em
out.
l remnant Is YARDS Figured Mohair for
$40 from -. -,
l remnant (5is YARDS Figured Bril-
liantine for sc. front 9.3s
! remnant Co., yards Plain Brilliantine
for S2.3S. from $40.
S75 from $3.50.
] remnant ytt YARDS Wool Batlste ior
SIC. from $l.62.
l remnant C5ai YARDS Saline de Chine
for 1888. from 1872.
l remnant 6 Il yards Heavy Sicilian
for $l.35. from $2.24 -
/ remnant Ca. yards Pure Mohair 81
Gillian for sc, from Csc.
/ remnant Gia yards Cheviot Tor wv
from $3.50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

BY J. II. Valentine, Auctioneer.
No. 6 west Broad street.
A UCTION SALE TO-DAY AT 1870
N 4 M.-Pmsh Parlor suit, walnut frame.
d .arge Extension Walnut Tables,
Bed Lounges. hair Mattresses,
80 new Bedstcads. oak:
Chlffonniares Framed Pictures and
Easles:
Lear Tables. new Art Squares.
1 very fine SilVer-Plated Chandelier, with
80 prisms Baby-Carriages. 80 Ladies
Repp skirts and Duck Suits. odd pieces
Carpetiug, &c.
Regular sales Tuesdays and Fridays.
Consignments solicited.
j. H. VALENTINE.
je 26-lt AuctiOneer.
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Ladies' Collars.

Il Stamped Linen Centrepieces, &c.
value. remnant price, l5c
Z Tinted Table-Covers, 36X35 25c. value
remnant price he.
10 slammed Linen Plate Doilies. new de-
signs. l5c value. remnant price, &c.
Z dozen LADIES' Linen Collars. newest
STYLES. standing and turn over, l-.-c.
value, remnant price, &C.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

10 Soiled Muslin Gowns. were $50 ana
s., fol 75c each.
q Ladies' Muslin Skirts. emoroldereu
ruffle (sOlled). for SOC each.
Ladies' soc Muslin Gowns for &c.
10 Solled Cambria COrset-Covers, square
neck for &C.. each. H.,
II pairs Ladies' Muslin Drawers. solled'
were DC. for Toe. a pair. $500.
15c.. for 35c pair ,,,
. Children's White Dresses, embroldety
trimmed. for 2jc. each.
II ladies' White Lawn Dressing
SacGueg. embroidery trimmed, were
N75 and $50. for soc. each.
II Ladies' White india Linon Dressing
Sacques. large collars various styles
were 3 and g. %. Cor 15c. each.
o Ladies White India Linon Sacques'
elaborately trimmed. were Si25 20 80
e -g
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
LADIES, MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE

is not interfered with. In addition
we have thrown out several hun
dred of our best ION hand gar
ments," simply because they show
handling.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
URUSTEE'S SALE

VALUABLE FARM
ON THE THREE-CHOPPED ROAD,
IN THE COUNTY or HENRlCO.
ABOUT EIGHT MILES NORTH OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND.
CONTAINING 60 ACRES MORE Ok
LESS.
AND ADJOINING THE LANDS OF j.
A BLACKBURN. J. 4. GORDON,
AND Z. WILLIAMS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
BY Pollard & nnrhv.

IN execution OF n deed OF trust FROM
William y. HaNall % the understand,
dated June 9. lSg2. recorded Do the clerk 4
Office 81 Richmond Chaucey Court Deef-
Book li6 G. page l67, default having been
made In The payment OF the debt therein
secured, and under Instructions from tho
beneficiary. We will sell by auction. on
the premises. on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
LINING REMNANTS.

remnants OF Linen Canvas. 15c. quail
". for lOc. a yard.
- remnants Of 10 2-5c quality RustiinS
Percaline C6 inches wide), l-5c. a
yard.
s remnants OF Book Muslin, 3i2c. yard,
instead OF l0c.
10 remnants of Hair Cloth, 19c. value,
for Sc. a yard.
8 remnants of Percaline for waist lining,
lG 2-3c quality. for Zoe. a yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
REMNANTS OF KID GLOVES.
from the special sale and others.

q pairs Mosquetaire Suede. in Tan,
Black HelotrOpe, and Green, sizes
5ia 5zt, and 8, for zoe. a pair.
II pairs Black Suede sizes J52 ana 5ft,
for l5c. pair -,
3 pairs Of Tan and Gray Suede, 5i2,
50. and 6. only, that were Sl.JO' rem
nant price. $50
Is pairs OF Tan, Mode. and Gray Castor
Beaver Gloves. that sold for Sl.@' rem
nant price, sc
A few sizes Of Black Six Gloves, that
were GJc.. for DC. a pair.
Chidren's Tafeta Gloves that were 10
and 100. for Sc. u4Ir.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
CARPETS.

Is remnants of Tapestry Carpets, from
10 - yards, value 15c., at 5P2c. a
yard.
q remnants Of Body Brussels Carpets
from 3 to y yards, Sl.25 value, at soc.
a yard. ,,.,,.
Snort Ends of Administer and Wilton
Carpets. suitable for rugs, ETC., sold at
Y.2j to - per yard remnant price tOc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
DIOR SALE.

nor SALE. a
We have some very desirable Houses
for sale ar low figures. Now is the time
10 buy. Can for Rent-List. Apply to
T. NJ WORKMAN q CO..
Real Estate Agents.
je 26-2t 1913 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
THE COHEN co.
The Reunion Sale of Linens leaves

The Reunion Sale Of Linens leaves
remnants, too.
1-2 dozen All-Linen Damask Dinner
Napkins (half a dozen OF a kind), '0c'
and 81 kinds. half dozen FOR 2oc.
Remnants COO. All-Linen Table Damask
for 35c. a yard.
Remnants Bleached Linen Sheeung, IL
yards wide, was u y a yard, for 69c.
Remnants Art Linen, y inches vide, ior
l5c. a yard -,
Remnants Fancy-Striped Twilled furni-
ture Linen. was soc. for &c. "A yard.
Remnants Crumb Linen, , IL yards
wide. extra heavy twill. was y a yard'
for 75c. a yard.
I piece f3s IL YARDS Fancy-Striped
Heavy TNyilled Hall or Stair Linen, q
inches wide was Soc. now 25c. yard.
2S Bath Towels, lOc. kind, for lc. eacn;
White Extra Large size Bed-Spreads,
slightly soiled, $3.50 kind. Tor 81.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
HOSIERY AND HANDI<ERCHIEF
DnDs.

2s pairs Ladies' Fast-Black Seamless
Hose I5c. kind. for &C. "A pair.
30 pairs Misses Fast Black. tuli-Seain-
less Hose. fine ribbed, u l-2c kind for
p palrs ladies' Fast-Black Seamless
Hose Zoe. kind. for &c. pair.
II pairs LADIES' French-Lisle Hose asst
Black. sizes S and l-2, for lyc. a
pair-39c kind. mn,
A. pairs Chidren's Fast-Black Ribbed
Hose Zoe kind, for lc. par.
21-2 dozen COlored- Borderei BOYS
Handkerchiefs for lc. each.
40 ladies' White 'Scalloped Embroidered
Handkerchicfs for BE-. e3cn. ~, -.
broidered Initial Handkerchieis, 10 Z-5c.
kind. for Sc. each.
A. Mems Colored- Bordered Hemmed
Handkerchiefs for Sc. each.
80 Ladies' All-Linen Hemsutched HAND
kerchiefs for Sc. each
Makers of Umbrellas say there
isn't a wholesale house in the
South that handles as many as we
do. The slightest imperfection
throws them on the remnant coun-
ter.
Umbrellas at o. at 80 at &c. and 81
ali for a third and a half less than
usual prices.
YES ! We would make money
but for the breakage, scratches,
chipDing. etc., In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26

BY H. Seldom Taylor & Son,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Eleventh and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-26
THE HOUSEWARES,

and only for these special sales
these unavoidable "regretS" would
pile up over our heads. No matter
how little the damage the article is
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-18

Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Crosby and Mr.
Charles Kleinhans will return Sunday
from Shelter Island, where they have
been summering.
Mrs. Erminie Moore is spending a
week with Kansas City friends.
Miss Anna Porter gave a party Tues
day evening to a few friends.
Mrs. Geo. Penfeld, Miss Cora Pen
field and Miss Priscilla Alexander will
return from Colorado Springs next
week
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Porter and family
will remove to Usage City next week,
where they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. H. Forbes and fam
lily will return to the city Monday. They
have been spending the summer at
their farm west of the city
Mrs. H. c. Blake and son, Stanley of
Winters, Cal, and Mrs. M c. Johnson
of Pueblo, Col, are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. E. B. Walker at SIS West Eighth
street.
Miss Mary Moon is the only Topeka
young lady in the senior class at Wash
burn college this year
A little book of poems, Witnesses of
the Risen Christ, and Other Poems, by
Mr. NintOn PheniS is Just out They
are dedicated to Mr.. Carroll Burnham
Merriam.
Mr.. D. J. Harding returned yesterday
from a rev days visit in Kansas Citv.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fellows went
to Sedalia, No, today to spend Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. W. E. Sterne
Mrs. VIII Rigby and Miss Dora
Sutherland viii spend tomorrow with
friends in Burlingame.
Miss Amy Hunt will go to Usage CITY
tomorrow to spend Sunday with her
parents.
Miss Bessie West will give a dinner
next Thursday evening complimentary
to Miss Gertrude Roberts.
Mr.. Ed Kellam is on a hunting trim
in Southern Dakota.
Miss Helen Moon win return Sunday
from two months visit in Seattle
Wash, Butte and Helena, Mont.
Mr. Ed Curry went to Kansas Citv
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Lillian Tefft went to Baltimore
yesterday to attend the Woman's col
lege.
Mrs. LII. Kiene and little daughter
Marguerite, returned yesterday from
a six weeks visit in Toledo, o. Mr.
Kiene met them in Kansas City
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob August and
daughter, Emma, of New York city
will be at the Throop during Festival
week. Mr.. August is Mr.. Abe Augustus
father
Miss Anna Hogbeen of Salina is Wis
iting with Mrs. Louie Smith at 416 West
Sixth street.
Mrs. NJ. L. Morehouse and daughter
Miss Edna, will return Monday from q
visit with relatives in Denver. Mrs.
Jessie MOrehOuSe will accompany them
and remain until after the Festival
A number of society girls are organ
iZing a literature club for the winter
Mrs. Margaret Hill Carter will be their
instructor.
Misses Name and Rosamond Horton
and Albert Horton, who have been Oc-
cupying cottage at Cascade Col this
summer, went to Colorado Springs yes
terday where they have taken a cot
tage. Miss ROsamOnd Horton will re-
turn to Topeka the 26th, Miss Horton
and Albert will remain there for the
winter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-18
JAPANESE spy IN CUBA.
Tells His Government it Gould Easily
Get philippine Islands.

New York, Sept. 1S.-A dispatch to
the World, from Havana says: Esquiel
Murata, a Japanese doctor who came
to Cuba a few months ago, Ostensa-
bly, to inform himself on the SANTA
ry condition of the island has proved
to be a spy. He was so imprudent as to
mail his report and it was seized, and
delivered over to Capt. General Weyler.
On being translated it proved to be a
report to the Japanese government on
the military condition of the island.
Murata was looked for too late; he had
already sailed.
The report is a plain statement of the
progress of the Cuban revolution, ac-
companied by a map showing the pla-
ces occupied by the rebels, and loyal
troops. The report winds up as fol-
lows:
1.-The army is run on the go as you
please plan. Occasionally the troops go
scouting and return, having killed some
stray peasants. They then make out a
false report of a supposed fight with
the object of getting promotion. Since
the rebellion started over LOO promo
lions have been made, and about 5000
medals and decorations awarded for
supposed defeats of the rebels; never
theless, these have continued unmO-
Tested their work of invasion and de-
StEuctiOn.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-18
ATTACKED BY BLUECR
An Amateur California Naturalist has
to Run For Safety.

San Francisco, Sept. 18.-The curl
osity of Ralph HamIin, a bridge tender
and amateur naturalist, occasfoned him
a strange experience on the Alameda
marshes at daybreak. AS he emerged
from his hut at Bay Farm Island
bridge he noticed a sort of blue haze
hanging over the marsh south of the
island which appeared to be rising and
falling
Armed with a shotgun, he proceeded
to Investigate the phenomenon and
found to his surprise and delight that
the waVering blue line was an immense
flock of cranes. most Of which were
dancing with outstretched wings and
fencing with their bills. His curiosity
overcame his discretion. Hamlin drew
closer to the birds, but being attacked
by two of the largest was compelled to
use his gun in self-defense.
Immediately after having discharged
theweapon he regretted his hasty ac-
ton, for the whole flock rose as one
bird and circling around him made
concerted attack upon him. After club
bling his assailants with the butt of his
gun without apparent effect, he made
a dash for his hut which he finally
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-09-18
RECOMMEND FORECLOSURE.
Government Directors of Union Pa
c1fic Make Their Annual Report.

New York, Sept. 1S.-The government
directors of the Union Pacific railroad
in their annual report submitted today
say that the physical condition OF the
property is excellent in every respect
Judicious and liberal expenditures on
the roadbed for balIasting, ties and new
rails have been and are being made, and
the rolling stock pertaining to the
property has been kept in excellent
condition.
Regarding the negotiations for the
settlement of the government debt the
report continues: In general terms the
government directors desire to repeat
the suggestions contained in their last
report. with the additional suggestion
that if it be found impracticable to
combine the foreclosures of the Union
and Central Pacific in contemporaneous
proceedings, which would result IN the
sale of both properties on the same oc-
casfon and render possible their pur-
chase by a single interest, the separate ATE
lien of the United States upon the
Union Pacific property should be lore
closed and that property sold