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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

At the regular July. meeting OF ,ne
BOARD of Fire Commissioners all the ON
GERS and employees Of the FIRE Depart
Wo,1inotions have already been made IN
ali cases. save that Of the doctor. and
for this position a lively contest Is being
waged. Or. Edward McCarthy. the
incumbent is a candidate Tor ne- eeS,
zion. and his opponents are Dr. j. L. Kay
DR. Williams. Or. Charles A. Labenbers.
and DR.. William II. Parker, Jr Dr. NC,
earthly has held the place for several
wears. The compensation Is ! per cent.
of the department is that the hremeh
must accent the choice of the board.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
GIVE MEDALS NEXT YEAR.
uopors for Richmond Boys.

Mr.. Howard Bruce. son of Mrs. Mary
Howard Bruce Of this city. graduated
Yesterday from the Virginia Military III.
stitute with high honors. He stands very
hieh in the estimation of his professors,
and is said to be one of the brightest boys
ever af the institute He has taken the
four-year course in three and Is only /,
formerly a nupil OF Mr. John Il. MCGUIRE.
Mr.. Gilbert White has Just returned
from Iehigh University. having graduated
with high honors. Mr.. White i a son
OF Captain j. w. White, ana gIauua,edi
from the Richmond High School seVera !
wears ago. He has been fitting hlinselI
Tor career as a civil engineer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

The Tennessee papers intimate that
,bare will not be enough money In the
state Treasury on July lst TO pay the
interest upon the public debt. but that
,o,nror,rv loans will be effected. which
will tide the Treasury over It's dincuity'
Mean while, the question of calling con-
yention 10 amend the Constitution ana cut
down expenses is being vigorously dis
.,sssa Some of those who favor II
argue that the Constitution shouid DC
amended so that a county may have
choice of having county court Or OF
be,ng put under commissioners.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

state have an interest The more manu-
factories our towns have the faster the
towns will grow. The more the towns
grow the more taxes they VIII pay, ana
tho more taxes they pay. the less burden
agricultural lands will have to bear
Already by far the larger part Of VIZ
einia's revenues comes from the cities
nd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
OTTERBURN LITHIA SPRINGS,

HOTEI. AND COT sAtsES,
AMELIA COURTHOUSE. VA.
thirty-sx miles from Richmond, on the
Southern railroad. now open, under the
management and supervision Of the pro-
prietors of the Springs. f'irst-class IN
every particular. Most delightful sum
mer resort in the South. Table the best
the market affords. Forty-five acres or
shady groves and walks. Lithia water
for drinking. cooking. and bathing free
10 guests. Special train from Richmond
6 r. NJ Businessmen can be with their
families at night, returning arrive Rich
mond $40 A. NJ. Monthly tickets. IS cents
a trip. For circulars and terms. address
LAFAYETTE MANN,
ie 13-2ws Amelia Courthouse, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
King Cole.

Cleveland I4eaderD
Old King Cole
Was a merry old SOUL
And a merry old soul was ne;
He called for his pipe and he called for MS
And he called for his fiddlers three.
So old King Cole
Got his pipe and his bowl.
But his fidders. where were theyy
They had mounted their wheels, each
ioyial soul.
And merrily ridden away.
So old King Cole
Spurned his pipe and his bowl,
And he said 70 his slave. said he:
"Well | guess I'll go for bit OF a TOLL
So fetch my bike to me-"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
,he Richmond and Petersburg Railroad
Company have declared a dividend OF
THREE DOLLARS AND FIFTY CENTS
per share on the capital stock Of the com
pany. payable on the lST DAY OF JULY.
iST 10 holders OF the same OF record I'm
,he 18th day OF June. 1897. after which
date the transfer books will be closed
until July ), 1897. w. X. JONES,
10 el-,d Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
GLEN MOUNTAIN HOUSE,

WATKINS. SCHUYLER COUNTY, \. 4:
on SENECA Lake; on line Of New YORK
Central Pennsylvania. and Lehish Vat
ley railroads; l,to) feet above sea; no
malaria: new water-works suDplyns
mountain spring water; sanitary plump,
ing; entirely new management; spisnuaa
fishing: COO acres. including the famous
Watkins Glen. Popular prices; speclai
rates for excursion parties. j. K. NEE
NAN, formerly Hotel Chamberlain, man
ager. Address W. Il. ROBINSON, Pro-
prietor je 2D-20t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
SWEET CuALYDEATE SPRINGS,

AILEGHANI COUNTY, VA.
These charming Springs are situated in
a lovely valley, ensconsed In the back
bone of the Alleghanies, at an elevation
OF 200 feet, in the midst OF the Springs
Region" OF Virginia, and only nine miles
from Allegheny Ststion-the highest point
on the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. The
strongest Iron Water In this country,
none better in the world. Elegant bath
pool. Beef and mutton supplied from the
finest blue grass sod. Vegetables in album
dance. grown in the garden Of this noted
property. Rates moderate. OPEN JUNE.
lST. Write TO -. +. EAkLE, Jr.,
nv 2O-lrn Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
SIMMER noAHDEvs WANTED.

FAMILIES WISHING COMFORTABLE
Summer Quarters. write at once 10 the
undersigned. House situated IN nne GU
oak grove; large. cool rooms; hrst-class
table; twenty minutes ride from poSs-
Office and express office; two mails dally'
thirty minutes ride from Farmville Lithla
Springs. For terms address =. .. BOX
2i2 Tarrnville. Va. je 2i-lw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Vfrginia's Abbreviated handbook.

The abbreviated "Hand-Book' the state
Board of Agriculture recently decided to
issue in the interest of immigration &c
Virginia has been gotten out, and is now
being sent throughout the country. II
contains a great deal of valuable informa-
ton i'm compact form as to the location
condition. and resources of each county
I'm Virginia.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
DIVIDEND MOTTO

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF Tht
RICHMOND, FREDERIC kSBUkG. AMI
POTOMAC RAILROAD COMPANY have
declared DIVIDEND OF s. fEh
SHARE on It's common stock and divs-
dend obligat lions. payable on and after
JUI.Y 1. 1881 The transfer boois viii %
closed from the I'D OF June 10 the an o.
July 1897. J. Is. WinotoN,
)e 19tJyl treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
DIVIDEND NOTICE.

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
the Petersburg Railroad Company have
declared a dividend OF THREE DOLLARS
AND FIFTY CENTS per share on the
common and preferred stock OF the com
pany. payable on the iSr DAY OF JUL,
iSgT 10 holders Of the same Of record on
the 18th day OF June. 1881. after which date
the transfer books will be closed until
July o. 1897. W. X. yONES,
a. 2t-td Treasurer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Richmond: Va. June "a, 1881.

Klchmond.. Va, june II. ~.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS or
the Merchants National Bank have tnis
day declared their usual SEMl-AN\tAL
DIVIDEND OF THREE AND ONE
HALF PER CENT out OF the ne, profIs
of the last six months free Of tax. pay
able on and after JULY !. 1881.
je % j. v. GLENN. cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALE INCH OR LESS.

wanted situation. payable IN "d- .,
vance C5 words or less).....''..'.. "A
Above rates are for every day OF "'
vartisements running c,nsecuuveiy.
beading notices in reading-matter typc'
a.. ,,ras or less. 81: in nonpariel. leaded'
Owe lines or less. IS cents.
Card OF rates for more space furniS"'u
nn anp,lcation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

authorities in behalf OF the Hounon. .hey
would succeed whore others nave ianeu'
At any rate, they are in honor bound 10
trv THOMAS DIMMoCK:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

Like Shakespeares Anne, our Hanna
hathaway. too-a way of getting the
delegates, while the other fellows talk
political platitudes and split political
hairs. Hanna. indeed, is in a fair way
to become the greatest Republican states
,,oo,, In tho oountrya
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
MIILBORO' SPRINGS,

One OF the most delightful family resorts
in the mountains or Virginia,
OPEN JUNE 18TH.
Waters: Sulphur Alum, Alkaline Mineral.
and Freestone.
Special rates 10 families and large
parties. Send for illustrated pamphlet.
Mrs. NJ. T.. DAVIDSON, Proprietress.
Millboro' Springs,
Bath County. Va.
.~,y w EGSuotLp,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Soon to BE Married.

The wedding of Miss Carrie ". FLICK
and Mr. Louis T. Metzger has been an
nnunced 10 take place on Wednesday. July
I'm, at the residence Of Mrs. Catherine V.
EriclS No. lOll Brook road. a reception
iii hn held after the ceremony.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

Orders for printing sent to the pispatcs
Company will be given prompt attention.
snd tho style OF work and prices Will IL
sure % please you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

Mckinley is now a Doctor OF Laws
too but It doesn't follow that he Is
going 70 doctor the proposed laws en-
bodying McKinleyism.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

RICHMOND. Va, juno 3, lVI
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANK
have to-day declared the usual semi-an-
nual dividend OF SIX PER CENT. on Tie
capital stock free OF taxi out OF the earn
ings OF the past six months, payable Oh
and after JULY ], 1891. .
RICHARD II. SMITH.
% itOt Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

All letter. and kilograms must De au-
dressed to TIE DISPATCH CoMPh" l.
Rejected communications Will not DO re-
$50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
ALTON HOUSE.

OPENS JUNE 1Sr.
Board at reasonable rates.
JAMES X. COOLIDGE,
Alton Depot.
ie Ppm Nelson county Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

The New York bankers are Informed
that the tariff bill will be signed by July
18th. and their information is proba-
bly, exact.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
ACE In TIE MOUNTAIN.

For beauty Of architecture and ele-
gance Of equipment. THE Al.LEGliA,
NY" at Goshen, Va, has not a rival
among the summer resort hotels OF
America. Located in the heart OF the
Alleghanies, where the climate is al
WAYS cool and nvigorating, amidst
scenery OF wondrous beauty, its advan-
tages as a summer home are unequall-
ed"
Sulphur. Alum, and Chalybeate Waters.
Address j. c. S. TIMBERLAKE.
my 27-lm Manager.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
DIVIDEND NOTICES.

Union Bank Of Richmond,
Richmond, Va. June q. 1870.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANS
HAVE DECLARED a SEMl-ANNUAl
DIVIDEND OF PER CENT Gree OF
tax payable 10 the stockholders on
and after JULY l, 1897.
j. b. BEASLkY.
je 25-tJyl q Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Virginia Trust Company,

Richmond. Va, June -. 1877.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COMPANY
HAVE TODAY DECLARED THE
USUAL SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND or
3 PER CENT. free OF tax. payable on
and after JULY l, 1897.
JOHN MORTON.
je 25-tJy1 Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
ATLANrIc HOTEL, OCEAN CITY. MD.

June ist Season 1897. october Isl.
A perfectly equipped and well-appointed
Seashore Resort. within five hours ride
of Baltimore and Washington. All mo-
dern improvements. Special rates Tor
June. For descriptive circular. &c. ad-
, dress
HAMILTON Il. BURNEy, Manager.
care Arlington Hotel. Washington. -. C..
or GAL Equitable Hundis- Baltimore. Md.
my 30-Su, w ,&Fl3t -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

All letters recommending candidates ior
od1co must DC paid for 10 insure 'nei'
publication. This Is a long standing RUE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

We scarcely realize that summer has
arrived and yet the days have already
began to shorten. -~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
omce Virginia Fire and Marine

Insurance Company.
Richmond. Va, June ., 1879.
DIVIDEND.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS COMPANh
have declared "A SEMG-ANNUAB DIVE
DEND OF 4 PER CENT. Qree OF tax,
payable on and after JULY lSr next.
WIN. III. MCCARTHY.
lie paw secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Security Bank,
Curulue go Oy1

Richmond. Va. June "a 1879.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS BANk
HAVE DECLARED THEIR USUAL
SEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF 3 PER
CENT. free Of taxes, payable to tha
stockholders at their banking-house on
and after JULY lST. y. Il. BLAIR,
lie 25-tJyl Cashier.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

pseo,,t,ons OF respect to deceased
members passed by societies. coipo'"-
t,ons. associations, or other orgah']a-
t,ous viii be charged for as advertising
matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25

up.TowN OFFICE, BROAD-STREET
PHARMACY. $40 EAST bhoAD
STREET.
WEST END OFFICE. PARK-PLACE
PHARMACY, BELvIDERE AND MAIN
STREETS.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1908 HULL
STREET.
FRIDAY JUNE %, 1897.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
M sac Rank ID NlrgInll

Richmond, Va, June y, l&i.
THE DIRECTORS or THIS BANS
have declared DIVIDEND OF THRU
AND A HALF PER CENT, payable on
and after July ]. 1881
lie 25-iw WILLIAM NJ. HILL, Cashier
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Granite Building Company

Richmond, Va, June q. 1877.
THE DIRECTORS OF THIS CON PAN
HAVE DECLARED A SEMI-ANNUAL
DIVIDEND of 3 PER CENT. free oi
taxi out of the earnings OF the past siN
months. payable on and after july Isl
next SAMUEL. II. PULLIAM
IL 25-tJyl Secretary and Treasurer
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
IEE nIRLIsGTON
MECrru Ms-RIyER HOTEL
COLD SULPHUR SPRINGS,

OPEN JUNE isT TO OCTOBER isT.
For circulars and information, address
]. 5. CRAIG Proprietor.
my n-F&Tusw Goshen Bridge Va
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
The city Bank Of Richmond

Richmond. Va. June q. 1881.
HAVE DECLARED THE USUAL SEMI
ANNUAL DIVIDEND OF 3 PER CENT.
out OF the earnings for the past SIX
months, payable JULY l. 1897: ..
j. W. SINTON.
je 25-tJyl CASHIER,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-06-25
Blue Ridge Springs g $;; ss $sa 81? e.

tie summer resort OF the Virgins mountains.
PHILIP +. BROWN, Proprietor.
GEO. W. BEIIOS, OF Tallahassee Fla. Resi-.
dent Physician. my 2S-lm
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
CHANCES or THE FUNDING BILL.
Congressman Powers Says He Has No
Doubt That 1t VIM Become a
Law This Session.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Jan. 6.-The
House Committee on Pacific Railways
held short meeting to-day to consider
the manner in which the ebate OIL the
bill TO settle the indebtedness of the Union
and Central Pacific COMPANIES to the Gov
eminent should be conducted when the
bill comes up before the House. 1t will
be called up tomorrow and vote will be
taken on Monday next. 1t will be vigor-
ously opposed by the mem bers from the
Pacific slope and others who favor gov
ernmental ownership OF the roads in pref
erence to an extension of time for paying
the Indebtedness. The opposition will in
clude some of the strongest debaters in
the House, and the discussion is expected
to prove of more than ordinary interest
Powers of Vermont, chairman of the
committee, says that several friends of the
bill have made careful canvasses of the
House, and while they do not agree as TO
the vote it will receive it is not DOUBTED by
any of them that it will secure majority
vote. Powers has assurances from the
Senate that a majority in its favor will
also be found in that body, and he believes
that it will become law before the 4th OF
next March. If the bill does not become
a law it is not doubted that the Govern
ment will foreclose its mortgage, and thus
assume the payment of the $4,000, 900
which constitute the first mortgage lien,
and which practically represents the pres
ent value of the roads.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
HOUSE PASSES THE LOUD BILL.
amends the LasUs Relating to Second
Class Mail Matter.

Class Mail Matter.
WASHINGTON, ID. c.. Jan. 6-After
two days debate the House this afternoon
by vote of 144 to los passed the bill in
troduced by Loud, chairman of the Com
mittee on Postoffices and Post Roads, to
amend the laws relating to second-ciass
mail matter. The principal features of
the bill were those denying to the mails
as second-class matter sample copies of
newspapers ana serial novel publications
and Withdrawing from news agents the
privilege of returning to their principals
at the pound rate unsold copies of periodi-
Gals.
The general debate was closed by Loud
in half hours speech in favor of the
bill. preceding which Messrs. Milliken
(R.) of Missouri. Wanger (R.) OF Pennsyl-
wanna, Tracey tR.) of Missouri, Morse (R.)
of Massac huseits and Bingham (R) of
Pennsylvania addressed the Hous in op-
position TO the bill. Two hours devoted
to consideration OF the bill under tn Q
five minute rule was prod uctive of no
change in the text as referred to the com :
mittee of the whole. and at O'Clock it
was reported to the House for final action.
Immediately after the reading OF the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
BRYAN rs REN0MiNATED.
Free Silver League in Session
at Lincoln.

LINCOLN, NEBR., Jan. 6.-The Silver
ties of the State that furnished the silver
Democratic nominee Cor the Presidency
do not believe that the question of bimet-
allsm was settled by the November cleo
ton. This much was demonstrated by
the size and makeup of the conference
which was called to order at o clock to-
day in the Lansing Theater by Hon. John
Jeffcoat, for the purpose of organizing q
Nebraska Free-silver League. Represen-
tative Populists, Free silver Democrats
and Free-silEer Repub. leans were conspic-
nous in the parquet.
The conference is the outcome of call
largely and infiuent TALLY signed, and the
participants represent every county IN the
State. Mr.. Bryan, who made his appear
ance while the pre- imlnaries were in
progress, was given an enthusiastic recep-
ton. When Bryan arose 10 address the
assent bly, the applause was deafening.
Bryan said that the warm reception ac-
corded him prompted him to paraphrase
the old saying, Ills better to have run
and lost than never to have run at all. !"
He reviewed the ampaign from the Chi
cago convention till the close OF the polls.
He showed the great gain OF the Silver
party since 1894 and said thar he believed
that with effort there could be no ques-
ton of victory in 1900
There was q little clash at the opening
of the session over the permanent chair
manship, which was compromised by the
selection OF Judge Scott of Omaha, free
silver Republican. He made short adj
dress and was followed by Congressman
elect w. L. Greene Of Kearney in more
extended speech, in which he eulogiZed
w. J. Bryan, and formally, amid wild
cheering, nominated him as the candidate
of the solid bimetallic forces for President
in 1900. The report of the committee on
credentials was adopted, seating 632 dele
gates.
l. J, Dunn, a delegate from Douglass
County, made a rabid attack on w. D..
McHuSh, recently appointed Federal
Judge for Nebraska by President Cleve
land. He denounced McHugh as traitor
to Bryan ami Democracy, and supporter
of Mckinley, and asked the convention to
out itself on record as opposing his con-
frmation.
Chairman Scott, while tacitly admitting
his sympathy with the speaker, declared
the remarks out of order.
An adjournment until evening was
taken to allow the committee on resoIu-
tons to report, but at 9 O'Clock the COM
mitiee was still out, with no prospects of
an early agreement
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
SWELL SWl6DLER Captured.
Moved in Exclusive Society and Conducted
His Operations on an Elaborate


OMAHA, NEBR., Jan. 6-Acting at the
request of the Sheriff of Belleville, ILL.,,
the police to-day arrested S. ]. Gordon,
alias G. NJ. Anderson, on the charge of
scheming to defraud through the mails.
1t is alleged that Gordon is professional
swindler and that his field of operation is
not alone confined to this country.
Gordon came to Omaha a week ago and
registered at one of the very best family
hetels IN the city. His affabIe manners
and surroundings gave him the oppor-
tunity of meeting some of the best fami-
lies in the city. At the time of his arrest
he had two society bellies of the city So
heiting in his behalf. He opened an
Office and asserted that he had in mind
the starting of paper devoted to science,
art and literature. A brilliant prospe ctus
was prepared. He represented himself a.
the correspondent of the London Times
and Telegraph.
Gordon advertised for a clerk, collector,
doorboy and also partner. He received
numerous applications, all Of which he ac-
cepted, engaging everybody making
appllcation-at least those who were will
ing to put up cash bonds for the faithful
performance of their duties.
The authorities bad a letter from tie
Sheriff at Belleville, H., several days ego
stating that a notorious confidence man
named c. NJ. Anderson had recently es-
capped from the chain gang and had located
in Omaha, where he was about to swindle
a woman out of 5000. Detectives were
placed on watch at the postOffice, but
Anderson changed his name 10 Gordon
and sent a messenger boy after his mail
Thus he evaded the Omaha officers until
to-day.
Gordon's scheme was to employ person,
then require him TO put up cash bond,
and to abscond before the first issue of the
paper. This paper was to appear January
Is. This was his scheme at BellevilIe,
ILL.,, for which he was put on the chain
gang.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-01-07
soc,nmento,s pouttrv Sho,O.

SACRAMENTO, CAL, Jan. 6.-The dis
play of poultry made by the State Poultry
and Kennel Clubs is one of the most at
tractiye ever exhibited on the Pacific
Coast.
The poultry exhibit opened this morn
ing. but the CANNES will not be shown
until Saturday. There are over 1000 fowls
on exhibition, all of which are OF a very
high class.
The department is under the supervi-
sion of F. P. Lowell, and the JUDGES are ):
L. Roberts of San Diego, B. M. Woodruff
OF Stockton. Henry Berrar OF San Jose
and E. S. Comings of Los Angeles.
J. Otis Fellows of New York, who IS to
Judge the dogs, has arrived and will be
really to begin work on Saturday, when
all will be ship-shape.