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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
THE DISPATCHES REUNION EDITION

The best souvenir of your visit 10
Richmond that you can cnrry honae
with you Ia copy of the Dispatchs
2f-page Reunion edition of the 3oth
instant. II is a. olive" paper. and
full of interest for to-day. yet tin,s
cannot stale IT. Infinite variety OF
matter pertaining to our city ana
our cnusc. yenrs and years hence,
whoever possesses "a copy VIII refer
to IL with curious Interest, and In
the Hight of Its bright pages live
over again the Confederate Reunion
of 1s00. - =
II Is the hest guide TINT you cd-sad
possibly have 10 assist You In seeing
Richmond. onr. of fae swsetsst
pictures that 90 f,ises In "a view OF
the President, isansion c"whits
House of the Co,fcierncy'c, taken
during the war, before the hill GA
front of ia had bccn built over. when
Mr.. Davis 'couid sit at his window
sud see the flashing Of the guns ut
Mechnnir-siile. ID also contains n
full list Of the surviving generals
OF the Confederate army. IA has ~
page OF Ietter-press and pictorial
descriptions of the design adopted
for the monument to Presfdent
Davis. u H. crowded with pov-
traits Of distinguished tOnfederntes,
living and dead. "a ~ u cyciopcdta
Of Information rbout HicbmonI
during the war. Ia s. full Of yeadn-
bile matter bearing upon the orkanf-
milton OF the United Confederate
Veterans. 10 has unique puzzle, In
which the portraits OF Davis. Lee,
and JACKSON play an important parc.
Its pictures are the largest and
best ever pvinted here. n1d never
before were 80 many and such coetfy
ones pubiished I'm any single issue
of ~ Richmond paper. Its entire
front page l. covered with an artto-
tic engraving, la which Virginia,
personincd by beautiful woman.
IL shown standirg at the gates OF
the city welcoming the veterans M
they pour in. while Tame trump~ts
their praises.
In short. IL - - newspaper. war
history. city guibc-boois. biogrupht-
cal dictionary of Confederate wer-
tales, and programme Of the Re-
uniOu combined.
Copies ready for mailing may be
bought nt our coriter. Price
cents.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
LADIES' READY MADE sCiT'
SKIRTS, AND WAISTS. ~

Ladies' Laundered Waists. stff collars
AID CUTS pretty patterns OF light
stripes. every size. 25c.
Grass-Linen Waists, Imported Madras
Waists all tailor made. some with sep
arate collars, waists worth up 10 n.2S.
for soc. 40
Percale Waists. Fancy Pinks and Blues,
with separate collars dark kinef
cloth Waists. and others. SIC.
Soft Calico Waists. yoke back. l9c.
The prettiest percaie patterns OF Caitcc
Waists, including Solid Blacks and
Black and White, Csc
Fancy Grass-Linen Waists, beautiful
stripes. all separate collars. sailor
made f9c
An-snk Waists. full large sleeves. Blacks
with colored stripes, were $, now SELL
Black and Navy China-sllk Waists. full
Bishop sleeves beautifully made. now
S2SS
Entire Duck sHits. Of blazer and skirt. all
ready. 70 put on. for soc.
Beautiful Navy and White, Black and
White. and Fancy Duck Suits. With
wide skirts and large sleeves. for sl.ls
Duck suits with extra wide skirts OF
sEseaaa good ., 10 make extra large
$3.50 Golf-cloth Suits. skirts yards wide,
and the largest sleeves. are now 1916.
Regular Tallor-Made Duck Suits. both
REFER and blazer effect, with most
stylish, wide collars and lapels, solid
White and other colors. are now $3.50.
see. for Ready Made Black Figured Full
Lined Skirts
sll3 for Figured Black Skirts, rustle-ilned
and velvet bound
1913 FOR our 81 Figured Black MOhair
skirts. extra width. fine rustle-cambric
lining, were Sg9.
N.is for our Famous 5000 All-Silk Black
Figured Skirts, with large pieats and
made in finest manner.
White and Linen Duck Skirts. made I'm
prettiest manner &c.
Stlll selling from the small lot OF Fancy
Duck Skiits AT J9c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
GEN. LEES RICHMOND RESIDENCE.
The Historic House Now the Nir-
pfnin Historical sOciety's Home.

The old home OF General Lee, No. 7o7
east Franklin street. will be a place OF
special interest to the veterans. The
house has been prettily decorated with
aags, bunting. and portraits. and over
the door is a large. neatly-lettered sign,
telling that this was the home OF Gene
raj Lee The house is a red-brick front,
with basement and three stories above II,
and was built about forty years ago by
Mr. Norman Stewart, and was occupied
as his residence until 1851. and at his
death was devised TO Mr.. John SteWnf.
OF Brook Hill. 1t is now the HON"
the Virginia Historical Society. T.
the war the house was occupied by
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
Three Alleged Crooks Arrested.

Fred. OConnor alias Schalley. John Bur-
ton. and William Moore. three supposed
crooks, were flushed at the Auditorium
yesterday morning ard captured, thoush
Schallcy was not caught until after long
chase. They were taken to the second
Station and searched. -
O'Connor had SO in his pockets and $50
between his undershirt and skin. All OF
the trio were held to appear In court TO-
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
OUR GREAT sUOE-sTORE.

Childrens Dongola-Kid Sandals, bow and
buckles, 3gc.; regular 1oc. Shoes-sizes
to H.
Ladies' Dongola-Kid oxford Ties. latest
shapes. 75c.
Ladies' Dongola-Kid oxford Ties. patent
leather tips and trimmings, for 81.
Ladies' Vicl-Kld oxford Ties I'm al shapes,
hand-turned. and Macay sewed, for
Sl2j.
50 pairs Of Ladies' French-Kid HandSew-
ed oxford Ties, the kind YOU usually
pay s. for. sLS.
Boys Russet Goat Lace Shoes, solid soles
and counters, regular $50 Shoes FOR
Csc.
q pairs OF ladies' Dark Tan Lace Shoes,
regular - Shoes, TO be closed out for
Burt's $3.50 Dark Tan oxford Ties, made
in the latest shape. for SL75.
Burt's $3.50 French-kid Narrow RazOr-Toe
oxford Ties-C, ID. and Il widths-for
A75.
Carlisle's Hand-sewed oxford Tics in all
the new cuts. for %.
Misses French KID oxford Ties and Tan
Goat Sandals, that YOU usually pay s.
for 10 be closed out for 81
Alligator Travelling Bags. Black. Pinch
canvas-lined, been selling for ST. for
Ucain- Leether Travellng-Bacs 14-inch.
regular 81 Bags, to be closed out for
Genuine Alligator Travelling Bags. 10
inch. TO be closed out for Sl75, sold
everywhere for e.
Leather-Bound Telescope Bags. linen
lined, for 25c.
lie. BLACK DRESS GOODS, s7-sc.
E'fouraJ DIaok nrr.g Goods thot x.,ill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
OFF FOR GRAY GABLES.
The President Leaves Washing
ton.

WASHINGTON. June 3O.-Presldent
Cleveland left Washington at an early
hour this morning to spend the summer
with his family at Gray Gables Private
Secretary Thurber went with him. At
Jersey City the President and Mr.. Thur
Der will board the yacht Of r. c. Bene-
dict, the Oneida. and will proceed in It
10 Gray Gables, where they are due 10
arrive Wednesday morning.
During the Presidents absence from
Washington official business will be con-
Quoted in the same manner as II he were
in the White House. Official communl-
cations will be received and entered In
the records there. and special mail
bag will 90 every day to Buzzards Bay.
All Official news will be given out IS
usual from the White House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

walk from the Capitol. and is only a little
more than a square from Main street.
quite early in the war a large sum Of
money was raised here to purchase =
home I'm Richmond for General Lees
family but he declined the gift. and asked
that the money be applied TO the relief
of the sick and wounded OF the army
and soldier families. which was done.
A similar movement was made I'm the
City Council, which he likewise discoun-
tenanced
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
GREAT sECoND-FLoOR DEPART
MENTs.

These departments are a store in them
selves. Nowhere can your needs IN
HOusefurnshings be better supplied
than here. The proof OF the pudding
Is to eat H. Come here and be con-
WINGED You can buy these special items
al long as they last
For f. he Yard-YOur Choice or 80
pieces of Dotted Muils, 40 inches wide,
OF very sheer quality. We have never
sold them for less than 25c. yard; cut
in half-l2 l-2c. yard.
sec. buys for you now Flrst-Class tro-
Chef Quilt. large enough for any double
bed I'm Richmond. Patterns OF the
finest imported Marseilles. and cheap
for $50. yet they 20 for soc.
70 lie. for Yard Wide Ingram Carpet
which is well worth pc yard. Come
early IL you'd Ike to get some for
70 &c.
81 buys Pure Linen Buggy-Robe extra
size. best quality. and hand-embroider-
ed designs. never sold for less than
$50. you can get one Tor 81.
Toe. yard for Double-Faced Canton
Plush. regular price is 20c.: all we have
In this lot 20 fOr Ice.
SC. Yard-Best- Quality Tracking OIL
Cloth. always selling for lOc. yard.
This lot Sc. a yard.
l-2c Yard-Chenille Ball PRINCES.
Every yard in the house goes in this
lot for . l-2c. a yard.
L. a Dogen-Brass Drapery-Pins. every
where else sc. a dozen. Lay In sup
ply for lc. a dozen.
iSc. n Yard-Corduroy. for upholstering
your baby-carrages and furniture. The
newest thing out. and worth 81 yard.
SOC. for a Complete Hammock, with pill
low, made strong and durable, a good
81 hammock, in this sale soc.
Everybody wants Towels now and We
have Just received 100 dozen that was
bought to sell al 20c each. DissOlu-
ton came along. and they will have to
go at iic. each, or 81 20 a dozen
20 dozen Of Extra Large Size and Very
Heavy .Huck Towels. u lie. value. to
be sold for l0c. each.
l3-inch Pure Linen Fringed Napkins real
value 75c dozen, for &c. each
Pure Linen COlOred- BOrdered Napkins, II
irches square. q be sold AZ BE-. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
Another HE Crowd at HercuIaneum.

Another large crowd was present last
ri at the Expositlon-Grounds to wit
great spectacular production, the
ictlOn OF Herculaneum." There was
Itch In the performance. and from
ime the citizens appeared upon the
reefs OF the ancient city 20 the good
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
Gold Reserve. sIot.5io.srs.

WASHINGTON. June So.-The Treasury
gold reserve al the close Of business to-
day stood at sloi.5is SIS The days with
drawals were 1880.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

wYTHEVILLE. VA. June So.-tspecialD
Bethel x Co. vs.. salem Improvement
Company. Argued end submitted. r
HockmaS vs. Norfolk and Western rail-
way Dismissed ~.
Hickman vs.. Hickman. Partially az
gued. MA
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
REVIEWED by TIE GOVERNOR.
v. VI. !. Cadets rnder Chief ENecu-
lives Escs--Diacksburg Doys Driii.

A tremendous crowd gathered at Rich
mond College ard 10 Lee monument yes
terday afternoon, 10 witness the military
maneouyres given respectively by the Nir-
ginla Military institute cadets and the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute cadets. The
former organization WAS Inspected by
Governor Charles r. O'Ferrall, accom-
panied By his staff. and Governor ". Y.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
Nzkz<e1S- GW $MtonE
sr.25 KID GLOVES FOR Zoe.

Black Suede O-Button-Length Mousque-
taires, perfect i'm quality. but selling slow
~. to-day take a drop into the dissolution
sale bucket and can be bought for 4sc. a
pair.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
Rtchmonders In New York.

NEW YORK, June 2O.-(Special)-D. G.
Reid, Hoffman; s. II. Swineford, Hoff-
man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

orders for printing sent to the Dispatch
Company vii. be given prompt attention,
and the style OF work and prices will DO
sure 70 please YOU
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

75c. silk and Wool Imported Small Checks
and Stripes, our leaders, 90 TIL closed
a 49c
81 l-2c. Imported Dresden Effects In SILK
and Wool. full 80 inches wide, cream or
style. at i9c.
A complete assortment of Navy-Blue
Dress Stuffs. including wide and mar
row wales and weaves. too numerous
to describe. at reductions that are
bound TO force their sale.
Atwood Cheviots. best soc. grade. al Csc
All-Wool Fancy Weaves, all colors, JOc
grade. at 2Jc.
Atwood Gray Debeiges, 80 inches wide,
S9c. grade. at lyc.
grade. 3Sc.
Wool Mixed Fancy Check and Striped,
double fold, . 3-4c.
Wool Mixed Fancy and Checks, l5c. stun.
al 7-sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
NZe1Nexg- CW ENsoc.N
soc. AND 75c. BELTS FOR CSC.

200 Sample Belts. no two alike-Biack SILK
Flelts. Leather Belts. Gilt Belts-with all
manner and kind OF buckles. Just one OF
those chance purchases-25c. each.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01
COLoREp DRESS GOODS NEAR MALF
PRICE.

81 % Imported Silk-Mixed Dress Stuffs, 69c.
81 Imported silk and Wool Checks, Black
and White and colors, As inches wide.
and very nobby. 81 lie.
SIC. Imported Fancy Effects, all wool. 4S
inches wide, and striking styles 5gc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

Ladies

cause excitement. full yard wide. dou-
bic fold, pretty pattern. Jet-Bask,
1-Sc I.,t
&c. Jet-Black Figured Mohair for i9c.
75c. Plain Mohair Sicilian for 49c.
69c. Brocade Sicilian. in handsome styless
for soc. "'-
45-inch-wde Wool Storm Serges for &c.
81 l-2c. Pure Wool Armure. all the newest
designs. Jet-Biack.
s9c.-Closlng out all the Si25 and Sl,5
Pure SILK Wool Crepons silk stripes
and dashes WV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

NEWS poLLAR HAYS. soc.

Straw Hats--ssmple lne-all Of the
latest shapes, all Of the best qualities. No
Hat In the lot cost less than 75c.. some
choice OF soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

GENERAL r. 2. LEE
Virginia Historical Society)
night" scene in the fireworks at the close
the vast assemblage OF people seemed de-
lighted. The spectacle continues all tn,
week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

TsV' HL8tK DHESF tUODS' $50
Figured Black Dress Goods. that VIII
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

Colonel Frank Phillips. OF Mariana,
Fla. brigadier-genersl and aide-dc-camp
on the stan Of General Gordon. Is AZ the
Jefferson. He is one Of the most de-
lightful gentlemen attending the re-
union.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-01

Miss Eleanor X McCracken. OF Frede-
rlcksburg. Va; Miss Frances Ticrney,
Of Western West Virginia. and Nr.
Austin A. NcCracken are guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. McKenny, No. S)2
east Main street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
THE I'LL MINATED PARADE.
Details for the Event Arranged by
the Independent cycle Club.

There was large y-attended meeting
OF the Independent cycle Club last
night. The principal matter under con-
sideration was the Illuminated bicycle
parade TO take place under the auspices
~ this organization. Details for the APP
preaching pageant OF wheels and lights
and gay costumes were arranged, ana
the programme. line Of march, &c, made
up II was decided that the parade
should be- on Thursday night, October
18th Mr. G. Z. Glazebrook was elected
chief marshal. and will name his five
aides An white bicycle riders are cor
daily invited to participate, and to APP
pear at the clubhouse on Broad street,
opposite Richmond College, promptly. and
fan into line The line Of march will be
from the Independent Clubhouse up
Broad street to IOmbardy, thence to
Franklin, TO Fifth, to Grace, TO Capitol,
70 Eleventh. 10 Broad. to Grace, to Nor
ton to Broad and back TO the club
house. when the parade will disband.
Members OF the Independent will head
the column OF wheelers; they Will be fol-
lowed by ladies with and without escorts;
then will come members Of the Owl and
Lakeside clubs with their aids and unat-
tached riders.
Riders are requested not 10 leave the
line until Harrison and Grace streets are
reached on tho return. Each rider is eX-
pected 10 have his or her wheel decorated
and carry one or more lanterns. etc. Par
Elephants I'm the parade Will form
fours-abreast and will meet at p. NJ.
The parade viii start promptly at $50
o'clock
The committee will meet Thursday
night. October LIST. at Sl5 o'clock. at the
Independent Cycle Clubhouse, to arrange
any further necessary details 10 insure
the success Of the approaching event
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Personals and Briefs.

The public schools have opened well,
and there is a large enrolment In all OF
the buildings.
The Traction Company expects to have
its winter cars running early next month.
They promise 10 be very fine cars.
Mr.. Charles ]. Billups and wife have
returned TO the city after pleasure trip
TO Niagara, Toronto. and other points Of
interest.
Miss Maud Robinson Cox has returned
10 the city after an absence of few
weeks visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T..
Cosby, OF Petersburg. Va.
The newly adopted ordinance requiring
all bicyclists who ride their wheels at
night TO have lighted bicycle-lamp at
tached thereto goes into effect to-day.
Miss Bessie Pattee is in the city, visit
ing Miss Mayme Leahy, at us north
Twentieth street. Miss Pattee has been
making very rapid progress at the Phila-
delphia Conservatory OF Music.
Fftzhueh Lodge. No. SO, ]. o. o. f. will
have reunion at Concordia Han, 40
east Broad street Tuesday night. Sep
TENDER 2eth. There will be vocal and in
strumental music, and a good time IS
expected All members of the order will
be welcome.
The annual meeting Of the members OF
the Deep Run Hunt Club Will be held on
October LIST, and it is most probable that
on that date the time for the formal
opening of the clubs new and exceeding
ly commodious quarters will be deter
mined upon. The weekly runs OF the club
will be commenced about the middle OF
next month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
Fine Meeting iu New Kent.

The Bryan. Sewall. and Lamb club OF
Black Creek District. New Kent. held
their regular meeting al Hopewell school-
house Wednesday night. number OF
members were added to the roll. and
they say they will not stop til they get
every voter in the district. 1t was ae-
cided to hold big meeting AT QuInton
October 18th at half past 5 u. NJ, when
Ceptain Lamb. Mr. y. II. Edwards. Of
West Point. and others Will be present
10 address the meeting.
After the business was disposed OF MIR.
r.. r. Gregory introduced Mr. Charles ~.
Wallace Jr.. who made a ringing speech.
eliciting constant applause. and explain
ing the monetary question in such a COM
nonsense way that lifelong Republican
who was present declared after the
speech was over that he now saw clear
~ the truth Of the question. and would
have no hesitation in voting for Bryan.
a high state OF enthusiasm prevailed
al the close Of Mr. Walaces able effort.
and upon motion a vote OF thanks was
rendered him by "A rising vote.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

with frequently around the different res
taurants and places where mechanics con-
gregate. Said he "These men are Han
Mates, and wherever politics are mem
toned they are always ready TO take
part in the discussions. proclaiming that
they are Democrats and southern born
and that they can't see how Richmond
Democrats can import Bryan and Sewali.
IL IL we'll known that these people are
Republican emissaries brought TO this city
by Republicans TO create sentiment for
Mckinley or Palmer"
IAN amusing incident occurred IN one or
the restaurants last evening" sad the
speaker. while a politial discussion was
In progress two OF these strangers. by ac-
cident apparently. dropped in. AMI soon
took part The discussion between the
two waxed warm. and presently one pro-
duced a large roll Of notes and offered to
bet odds on Mckinley. The proposition
was quickly taken up by the other. This
is the game they are playing all over the
city"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25

BLUETHGEN.- Died, Wednesday. Sep
TENDER 23d, Mrs. WILHELMiNE
BLUETHGEN nee Goepfarth), wife OF
Mr.. ERNEST BLUETHGEN; aged "a
years IL months and II days.
Funeral will take place TO-DAY. Sep
TENDER 18th. at 30 p. NJ, from 120t st.
James street, and o'clock at Bethlehem
Evangelical Lutheran church, corner
Sixth and Clay streets.
BOSCHEN.-Ded, at her residence,
near Glen Allen. Wednesday, September
23d. MARGARET. wife Of Henry c..
Boschen. after an Illness OF a few days.
The friends OF the family viii meet the
remains at Elba Station THIS friday
MORNING at $50 o'clock. Burial at
Shockoe Cemetery.
LEFTWICH. Died, Thursday, Septem-
Der 24th, at p. NJ, DOUGLAS LEE, In
FAINT son OF Douglas l.. and Rosa l.. Left
wich
Funeral from the residence OF his grand
father, f. NJ. Leftwich. 2zl2 east Grace
street. THIS EVENING FRIDAY. 25th) at
A o'clock.
LINDSAY. Died, In Williamsburg.
September oath Miss JIMMIE LINDSAY
sister OF Rev. John s. Lindsay, Of Boston,
Mass, and aunt OF Rev. Oscar Bunting.
OF Petersburg. Va.
Her remains will arrive on Chesa-
peake and Ohio train THIS F'ridsy)
MORNING, September 18th. at 10 o'clock;
funeral services at Hollywood Cemetery. .
OLPHIN--Died. at 20 p. NJ. septem-
Der 2ith. Miss ELIZA HANNAH OI.-
PHIN. In the seth year of her age.
Funeral will take place from her late
home. in Henrico county. TO-DAY F'ri-
day. at $50 p. NJ. Friends and relatives
invited TO attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-09-25
EXTEND THE WEATHER SERVICE.
Sfate Board of Agriculture In ses-
sion-The COmmissioner's Report.


sion-The commissioners Report.
The state Board Of Agriculture is in
session az the State Library building. II
convened last night at $50. and will prob
ably be in session until tomorrow night.
Those present were: Colonel A. $. Blu
ford. PRESIDENT Major o. T.. Hine, Of
Fairfax: Mr.. j. r.. Kemper. or Augusta;
Judge r.. NJ. Mallory. OF Brunswick; W.
w Broad Of Roanoke: Hon, John l.
Hurt. and Colonel Whitehead. the Com
missioner.
Tho meeting last night was rather an in
formal one. lasting two and a half hours.
Commissioner Whitehead submitted his
report for the quarter just closing. II
was an exhaustive statement of the con-
dition Of the Department of Agriculture
and one which showed TO good effect the
work being done In the matter of in
spectins fertilizers. During the year just
drawing 10 a close 40 analyses Of fertil-
l1ers have been made, and the depart
mcnt has from this source alone almost
toeu self-sustaining. Inasmuch as the
fiscal year has not yet closed no figures
regarding the expenditures of the depart
ment were given.
The Committee on General Welfare sub
mitted It's report. recommending the ex-
tension OF the weather service throughout
he State, so that the forecasts might be
sent out 10 every town and city and rail
way station I'm the Commonwealth by
wire. The paper was discussed at some
ength and laid on the table for future
consideration
Ai'er general talk regarding the af-
airs OF the department had been in
iulged In the body adjourned until 10
o'clock this morning.