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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
II The nnby Is Cnttlns Teeth

10 cure and use that old and well-tried
,o,oedv Mrs. Winslow's Soothing syrup
Cor children tecthing. 1t soothes the
child softens the gums. allays all pain
cures wind-colic and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents DOT
q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
REVISED RENT-LIST,

WITH REDUCED PRICES. CALL FOR
or phone 2i3 new phone.
CHARLES \. ROSE,
Real Estate and Loans.
II north Tenth street.
No,v 'nhone. 2is. IA 17-Sutf
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
Grand Annual Excursion from Rich
mond to Danviiic and Return, via
Southern Hallway, July III nm"
August 2, 1s07-Farc for the Round
Trim. e..

Train leaves Richmond Virginia-street
Depot at II J. ". Saturday, July Slst;
returning. leaves Danville Monday eve
ming. z O'Clock Two days Zip and only
one day from business. Don't forget
this; our annual excursion gives more
time and n longer visit TO your friends
than heretofore. and an opportunity 10
attend the revival meetings at the az
ferent churches on Sunday. There VIII
be q game Of baseball in Danville on
Monday evening between Richmond and
Danvllle teams. Special cars will be
provided for white people. ard good order
maintained.
WILLIAM HAWKINS and
MCCORMICK, Committee.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR RENT,

BRICK DWELLING,
with about four or five acres OF land at
tached foot of SecOnd-street nil.
JOHN 7. GODDIN & CO,
Real Estate Agents,
~ 1S-1t Bank and Eleventh streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

DO you want TO invest your money ana
act q req souable rate OF interest on same
without deductions? If so. call on or T al al
dress the Metropolitan building and Loan
Association. No. lo3 east Main street.
Richmond Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

BY II. Seldom Taylor d Son.
Peal Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
Eleventh and Bank streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

BY George w. Mayo, Auctioneer,
% and q north Ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

For summer wash dresses nothing IS
neotcr or more serviccable than the 40
inch Batiste, I'm Black, Navy-Blue, ana
other colors. at l. l-2c. yard For sale
only at Meyer Sycle's, JOB east Broad
afToot.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
EnR RENT.

STORES. OFFICES.
and other business places. Can Tor our
n. SELDOM TAYLOR & SON.
corner Eleventh ana Bank streets.
H.. g
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR SALE,

q GRIP r,EyT RESIDENCE, newly built, with
sx-erv modern convenience. Small cash
nayment: balance on easy terms. Al
dress b., Post-Ofice Box lc5, cily
uieSS - ty i6-F, SUI Tu3t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
ct,rtstion workers Association,
Hack Mountain, y. C., July -V-"V'
1897.

The southern railway will sell tickets
"a those wishing TO attend the meeting
81 tho christian Workers Association. az
Rlack Mountain. y. c., July 20 10 80, 1881"
~ rate Of one hrst-class limited rare
for the round-trip, ticket TO be sold July
12tb 10 July 18th. inclusive, final limit
August 3. 1857. All who possibly can
should avail themselves Of this trip. FOR
further information apply TO Richmond
transfer Company S8 east Main street.
Southern railway depot ticket agent OF
q w. Wostbury travelling passenger
agent 800 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO RE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND Tue
VENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

~ lit
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR SALE,

srOP PAYING RENT AND BUY A
rtoIfsrI In Falrmo,nt for $685. cash;
balance $40 per me nth c.,,,-v,r
,,1-at ll06 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
BY Boswell & IIarman
By Boswell g. Hartman
and
t. NJ. WORKMAN & Co., Auctioncers.
COMMISSIONERS SALE
~ or
SIX VALUABLE FARMS,
CONVENIENT To AND BELOW THE
CITY or RICHMOND.

Pursuant TO n decree OF the Circuit
court OF henricO county, in the suit OF
charles Miller Va. George w. Clarke and
ais, entered tho 18th of July. 1897, the
Undersigned special commissioners viii
sell. az public auction, at tho Henrico
county courthouse, on
SATURDAY. JULY q. 1897,
beginning at 1 o'clock p. NJ. in the order
mentioned below, the following described
REAL ESTATE:
FIRST. ONE TRACT. consisting OF ns
and 665-lOoO ACRES on White Oak swamp.
near Elco station. on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railway, about twelve miles
from Richmond, with good four-room
dwelling and outbuildings.
ONE TRACT on Central road, about
eight miles below Richmond. containing
80 ACRES, moro or less. handsome resi-
dence. barn. and outbuildings.
ONE TRACT OF 80 ACRES good timber
lamb adjoining the above.
ONE TRACT on Coal road. about nine
miles east of the city Of Richmond, con-
tanning s. ACRES (wooded land; no i'm
ONE TRACT on Coal road adjoining
and containing 50 ACRES; no improve
ments.
Charles City road about FIVE miles below
the city. with dwelling, barn. orchard.
etc. now the residence of George w.
Clarke, Esq.
TERMS: one third cash, residue In SIX
and twelve months for negotiable notes.
with interest from day OF sale. Title TO
bs retained until the purchase money is
paid. and a conveyance ordered by the
court CONWAY II. SANDS,
JULIAN BRYANT.
ROBERT Y. MARYE,
WILLIAM ELBYSON,
Special Commissioners.
In the Clerks Office Of the Circuit Court
Of the county of Henrico: Charles Mil
Ter, Plaintiff. against Clarke and ais,
Defendants.
j. j. r. Broaddus Clerk OF the said
court. do certify that the bond required
OF the special commissioners by the de-
cree rendered I'm said cause on the lbh
day of July. 1881, has been duly given.
Given under my hand as Clerk Oh the
said court this nth day Of July. 1871.
j. T.. BROADDUS,
fy IS Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
Tho Jefferson, Richmond, Va,

IS conducted strictly upon the European
plan for the summer months with care
charges as moderate as any first-class
restaurant I'm the state. Good rooms can
be had for 81 80 per day and upwards.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

Pretty Valenciennes Lace at Meyer
Sycle's. ~ yards TO "a piece for BE It's
the same kind as you usually pay CSC. for
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
u.vr SEVERAL BARGAINS

N UFsT-END RESIDENCES AND
tpfrTT DING LOTS. See me before buying.
- W. b. PIZZINI.
.,1o1t lC5 Bank street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
For RENT.

Drick dwelling. No. BIO east Broad
street. with electrlc-bells and every con-
venience. VIII rent low.
J. ID. CARNEAL.
iv 17-U 1l06 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR sALE-s3,OO

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES LOT.
near Seventh street. You can bulld on
il. and be sure OF q pront.
49, + THOMPSON BROWN g. CO.,
80 tS.it lib Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
REAL ESTATE AGENTS, &c.

16 PC. Organizes. pretty patterns, a
Never Sycle's, &c. yard.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR RENT,

DESIRABLE SECOND OR THIRD
FLOOR FLATS. or viii rent rooms with
hoard TO gentlemen; private residence.
iv lS-lt+
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

NJ c. Staples ct ais, Plaintiffs. against
10. A. Catlln, Trustee, &C. Defend.
ants.-In the Law and Equity Court OF
the city Of Richmond: ..
]. +. =. Winston, clerk on ss ~ a.. eo a,,a y.
cial Commissioner by the decree In said
cause OF June %. 1891. has been duly
given. - at. 7,h dav Of
July. 1897. l.. r. WlN' CT
~ 1910
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.

WHEN REAL. ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXEs FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
NENDEE.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

WHEN REAL ESTATE Is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALbN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND IhE
VENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
For HENT.

TAST-GRACF-STR RESIDENCE;
twelve rooms; all modern Improvements;
SG0O. Possession September 1st
W Il. PIZZINI,
a., 1C1t 1905 Bank street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
ron RENT,

TO A COUPLE WITHOUT CHILDREN,
or a party OF gentlemen, most attrac-
tice Second Floor OF five rooms, WIN
modern improvements. Apply az east
Grace street. jy 1S-1t'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR RENT,
ZOE nENT AZ REnrCED RATEs.
y. LJlJ - SAiNNNf u AL'LtAa W ~
III. l.. CABEBL,
v 18-lt No. north Tenth street
FOR RENT.
p NORTH TWENTY SEVENTH

100 NORTH TWENTY SEVENTH
street: S rooms-SS0 per annum.
2f2 Venabe street; rooms-Sl30 per
aurum.
glo3 east Broad street; 10 rooms-S3O0 per
anuuIu.
store. Brook avenue near Broad-Sl2O
per annum.
205 south Laurel: 6 rooms-s150 per an
mum. POLLARD q BAGBY,
fv IL No north Eleventh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR RENT,
NEW RENT-LTsT.

lust OUT. FULL AND COMPLETE.
Call for one. ]. b. ELAN & Co.
iy 18-1t lib Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

By virtue of a certain deed OF trust 10
the trustees Of the Old Dominion Build
ing and Loan Association from Rachel
r.ravscr. dated June -. 1898, and recorded
In the clerks Office OF Richmond Cham
Gerry Court, Deadlock lH c, page 0l6
which was given 20 secure the payment
of a certain bond therein mentioned, de-
fault having been made in the payment
of a part thereof, and being directed by
the Board Of Directors Of said association
so to do. we shall offer for sale, at public
auction. upon the premises, on
MONDAY. JULY 10. 1897,
NJ $50 o'clock p. NJ, the Aforementioned
PROPERTY. being the same conveyed by
the deed Of trust hereinbefore mentioned.
The houses contain four or five rooms
each. with detached kitchens. There Is
CITY water on the lot, with culvert con-
sections. The lot fronts on the east side
az Twenty-fourth street s. feet, and runs
hack between parallel lines % feet.
TERMS: Cash as to expenses or sale.
ali taxes to day OF sale, and the sum or
s7t0 81. the balance upon a credit Of six
and twelve months the purchaser TO give
negotiable notes. with interest added.
from day Of sale. and secured by deed
Of trust. join Is. ~ S1T.I1L''
JOHN $. ELLFTT,
FRANK r. SUTTON.
Trustees OF Old Dominion Building As
eociation. iy Il
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

BY r. II. Harrison and T. y Catiln,
Auctloneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
FOR RENT,

on CHESTNUT HILL. IN FRONT OF
Fifth-Street Niaduct, a very convenient
and well-arranged Broom House, with
water up and downstairs. Apply 10
JAMES SHERRY, 102 Fourth avenue:
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
n o I l O E :.

AT 0 7 / Q E.
.C,rENNORE." THE VALUABLE
prvfR FAllM OF s55 - ACRES, tna
nronerty OF the late y. n. Magruder VII
be offered Tor sale 10 the hlsnest bloHe''
AUGUST z. 1891
This properly Is IN Aloen ma Enc. county ny
o., seven miles hon Charlottesytie.
No miles from kesvlck Depot. and ong
nile from shadweii Depot IL nas q s2od
h,reiiin, with eight rooms, necessary out
SM ,sti "crehafd. gavden. &c
DsTTRNS. one third cash, and The bali
orce I'M one and TWO years. with inte-
rest "N1 81 NJ AlAGRfDER,
+. 81. MAGRUDER,
Agents for Owners-
~ n-su. ware .-----
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
$500 CASH

WILL, BUY GOOD BUSINESS ON
flroad street-nxtures stock goodwill,
&c. Good reasons. Investigation invited.
w. y. PIZZINI
Real Estate Agent and Broker.
~ 1s 1905 Bank street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
EnR RENT.

VERY DESIRABLE SUBURBAN RESI-
diers' Home Nice dwelling and neces
sary out5uildlngs; large, shady grove,
and % acres good land Possession Sep
TENDER lst. % ItON * %,
liz ll-Su3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

In execution OF a decree Of the Circuit
Court OF Henrico county. rendered Juy
Z. 1897. In the suit OF Mary T.. Brock,
plaintiff. vs. !. h. Blair. trustee ct ais,
missioners, therein appointed, will sell
BY pulllc amcL.nn. on The pr-mlsol, on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

FOR SALE, DRUG BUSINESS.
rresn, fun stock; splendid locntion;
doing a fine. paying business; easy
terms; no cutting, and business mostly
cash III health cause OF selling. This Is
one chance in thousand. Address a. y.
C.. care Of Dispatch Jy l3-6t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
TUURsDAY. JULY q. 1871,

BY public auction. on the promises, on
THURSDAY. JULY 2. 1897,
beginning at $50 O'Clock p. NJ. the fol-
lowing described PROPERTY:
l. That LOT OF LAND, with the
BRICK DWELLING No. lll5 thereon
on the south side OF Ninder street. DC,
ginning 20 feet from Gates street ana
fronting % feet. and having deptn %
10 feet.
2. That LOT or LAND. with tho i'm
prOyements thereon. on WindCr street Dc
tween Gates and Sumpter streets, 'front.'
ing 20 feet. and having depth OF lio
feet
3. lot on south side OF Windor street,
between Sumpter and Washington stIeet5,
beginning 20 feet from Sumpter street,
fronting 10 feetxll0 feet 10 lV-foos
alley
4 LOT fronting go feet on the east limo
OF Sumpter street. between Winder AMI
Appomattox streets, beginning 10 rect
south OF Winder street, having a dep'h
OF lis feet to an alley.
3. LOT at the southeast cNChNr Vl
Sumpter and AppomattoN streets front-
ing on tho east side OF Sampter street "
feet. having a depth OF us feet TO an
alley.
6. LOT on the east side OF sumpter
street. 20 feet south Of Appomattox street,
fronting 81 feet. running back rs lcSt
TO a 10-foot alley.
Z. LOT on the east side OF Sumpter
street. i22 feet south of AppOmattoN
street fronting 63xliS feet.
& LOT on the east sido OF Sumpter
street. 225 feet south Of AppomnttoS
street fronting rs feet, and running
back us feet on It's northern line. the rear
width being less than rs frontage.
TERMS: one third cash, and the resi-.
duo IN equal instruments at SIX ana
twelve months. evidenced by negotiable
notes OF the purchaser. with interest
added and title retained until payment
of said notes and a conveyance ordered
by tho court.
H. r. w. MARYE,
GEORGE J. HOOPER. JR,
WILLIAM ELLYSON.
Special Commissioners.
C. i. & II. 7. Denoon, Auctioneers.
In the Clerks Office OF tho Circuit Court
Of the county Of Henrico.-Brock, Plain
tiff, against Blair and ais. Defendants:
l. John T.. BrOaddus, Clerk of the said
court do certify that me bond Required
OF the special commissioners by the de-
cree rendered I'm said cause on the TIN
day Of July. 1851. has been duly given.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18

BY G. L. & TX. l.. Denoon.
Real Estate Agents and Auctioaeers,
81 Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
CPRING WAGON, FINE CHAMBER
- AND OTHER FURNITURE, &C.,
AT AUCTION.

I viii sell at my auction-house az IV'oV
a NJ. - -. $500.
MONDAY. JULY 10, 1897.
One Express Wagon, almost new;
one Very Nice Oak Chamber suit, with
plate-giass mirrors. and one Fine wal
nut Suit. and number Of other OAK
and Poplar Suits;
Very Fine Crushed-Plush Bed-Lounge,
Walnut Buffet, oak Extension ana
other Tables, Hair Mattresses. Carpets,
Sewing-Aiachines. Lamps. Pictures and
Easels. Clocks. Walnut Cribs and era
dies. show Case. Toilet Set and Crock
cry. Bed and other Lounges large
number OF Bedsteads. Woven-Wire and
other Bed-Springs, Bureaus, Wash
stands. Rockers Chairs. Feather PHI
lows and Bolsters, Feather-Beds, Mat
tresses. Tubs, Gasoline and Coal
Cook-Stoves, and a large assortment
OF miscellaneous articles.
GEORGE w. MAYO,
fv18 AuctiOneer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
COMMISSIONERS SALE
" OF
HIGHLY VALUABLE SUBURBAN
PROPERTY,
FRONTING ON HERMITAGE ROAD
AND LEIGH STREET.

BY virtue OF the aforementioned de-
cree. the undersigned special commits
sioners, therein appointed, viii sell at
subject TO tho approval Of the court, on
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
AUCTION sALEs-ruturs Days.

WHEN REAL ESTATE 10 BOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY THE VENDOR AND THE
VENDEE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
$1,000
FOR SALE.

500 CASH WILL TAKE "A SMALL
House on Cherry street. VIII pay II per
cent POLLARD Il BAGBY,
~ 1s-1t No. 8 north Eleventh street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
COMMISSIONERS SALE

VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNlM-
PROVED PROPERTY,
IN THE COUNTY OF HENRlCO, NsAis
THE WESTERN LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND.
SITUATED ON WINDER. SuMPI f<is,
GATES AND APPOMAI-
TON STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
COURT SALE OF THAT TWO
" STORY FRAME DWELLING House, LOT
10 13l2. on THE WEST SIDE or ST.
LANES STREET. BETWEEN
ORANGE AND BAKON
STREETS.

Ry virtue OF the decree mentioned be-
low WILL as special commissioner,
thereby appointed. proceed 20 sen the
aforementioned HOUSE AND LOT at
public auction, on the premises. on
FRIDAY, JULY %, 1897.
at $50 o'clock =. NJ. This house is COM
negatively new, and contains three
rooms. The lot fronts p feet, and runs
hack between parallel lines ilS feet.
TERMS: one fourth cash; the balance
~ six. twelve, and eighteen months. for
negotiable notes, with interest added, and
me title 10 be retained until the further
~ W. A. w. PATTERSON.
Special Commissioner.
E.rankIin. who sues. &C.. Plaintiff. against
I.cyVis's Executor, &c., Dcfendant.--in
the Chancery Court OF the city OF Rich
cSarles W. Goddin. Clerk OF said
conrt certify that the bond required OF
Inc snecial commissioner by the decree In
said cause OF July =, 1880, has been ouly
Gwen under my hand this nth day OF
a. is Clerk.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
ron RENT.

THAT CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
Residence $40 II north Fifth street, con-
tanning eight rooms. range, bath, &C.
Rent only $40 per month.
JOHN ~. GODDIN 4 CO,
Real Estate Agents,
tv 1S-1t Bank and Eleventh streets.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-18
TUESDAY, July 20. 1897

TUESDAY, JULY ~, 1917,
at o'clock p. NJ, on the premises. tho
following PkOPERTI-tO Wit that GER
tain TRACT OF LAND In HOnrlCo coun-
~. Va, near the northwestern limits or
Richmond. containing ~ acres, more or
less. bounded on the west by the Her
mitage road on the north by Howard
Spotswo0d avenue, and on tho south by
Leigh street.
The property will first be offered IN
blocks. as shown on plat MADE py
James T. Redd q Son which can 30 seen
at the Office OF ~. A. Catlln, No. north
Eleventh street and so much thereon
will be sold as may DO necessary % pay
the costs OF sale. and the debt due 10 tho
Home Building Company (petp0tuaD.
amounting 10 $1,000 with Interest FROM
the date OF tho decree; but II the agYre.-
gate amount Of tho sales by blocks snap
not sufficient 20 pay on said debt ana
as whole, including streets and alleys,
as above described; and II tho amount
thus obtained shall be greater than tne
amount realized from the sale by blocks,
10 viii be sold as a whole. otherwise tho
sale by blocks will be reported 70 tho
court FOR confirmation.
TERMS: ono fourth cash, ana tho Dtl-
ance at six, twelve. and eighteen inontns'
evidenced by negotiable notes or the Dur
chaser. with interest added. ana tue
retained until the whole or the purchase
money shall have been paid. and con-
yeyance IS ordered by the court.
EDMUND WADDlLl, Jh''
JOHN A LAMB.
PRESTON COOKE, -
WILLIAM G. PRESTON,
Special Commissioners
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-04
A Distance Table.

A lady spending summer at a fishing
village on the south coast asked one Of
the male residents:
How far is it to Mr.. Dibson's house?"'
The seafaring man pulled his topknot
politely and answered: ga 49,
Just about q dogs trot. mum.
How far is that the, lady iaaked
again.
The man hesitated al instant. asif
searching in his mind for an exact meas
ure of distance, and then replied:
about al far as ii would take We tc
smoke an ven pipeful o. t~orbacker.
mum!'-Pearson's Weekly.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-04

Mrs. Harriet Worrall. Brooklyn's best
woman chess player. has just received
an official notice of the contemplated
chess congress which will be arranged
by the British Ladies' Chess club in
England during the spring Of 1897.
Mrs. Bowles, secretary Of the English
club, states that there is a generous sup
port of the plan to bring together in a
tournament the best women chess play
ers of the world, and tho prizes will
amount to over 81. 900. She expresses
the hope that Americas two strongest
women chess players, Mrs. WorrSil and
Mrs. Showalter, may be able to visit
England and take part in the tourney.
Mrs. Worrall states that she will enter.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-04

The United States treasury receipts
for December came out for the first
time IN six months. il not IN years, ahead
OF the expenditures by S65l,000. This
is explained by the fact that December
expenditures are each year below the
average. The debt increased in round
numbers 100000 in the last six
months. 1t is high time We bad a bet
ter tariff law or more bonds will have to
he issued. The available cash in the
treasury is over 227 millions Of which
Sl37 100000 is IN gold.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-04

Clark dispatch, l: The motion in ar
rest OF judgment in the Chr,stiansen
murder case was to day denied by Judge
Campbell. and the defendant sentenced
to the pen't-ntlhry at Sioux Falls for
life at hard labor. The court made AN
order granting counsel for defendant 80
days III winch 10 file motion for ii new
trial and settle bill OF exceptions. 1t is
generally conceded that while the evi.
denee vas almost wholly circumstantlal
the chhln Wa ~ complete as to leave
Little DOUBT Of guilt.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-04

The NermIIlion Republican was IA T.
page, finely illustrated edition in It's last
issue, given over mainly to a write up OF
educational matters in the state and
particularly i'll it's own city. Its cuts Of
educational institutions and leading
educators including one OF Gov. Lee and
OF our Gen. Beadle were especially good,
ats Autographed appearance WAS neat
and its write up judicious. The
Republican ls the most successful and
enterprising weekly in the state.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-04

Mitchell dispatch, |: The Mitchell
Dry Goods company, AN old established
trim, failed this morning and the stock
is in the hands OF tue sheriff. The fail
ure was p-eripitated by a demand OF
the county treasurer for two years back
personalitaxes, amounting to $3.50, which
the firm was unable to meet. They
gave a chattel mortgage to the FIRST
National bank for protection, which fore
closed Immediately.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-01-04
They Leave Their wive. ut Home.

After the "Comrades of Silence and
the Academic Silencieuse'' CT Paris
comes an association of Vienna hus-
bands, who have organized the Club
Of Silent Ones Tie members meet
every Monday evening and dine in alb
solute silence. The least infraction of
rules. a single word spoken. coats Il bot
tie of champagne. That which cannot
be ma'o Int>liiciblc by signs the tact
turn diE"rs may write Oh tho menus.
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W. FRO Tie dinner. !.I tio s:a~ Hi
NY III eva " IL ...'N fIr W!.!>>; lie
merely : ~. So t.,,.l - SisHI.