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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR.

No other retail house anywhere we
KNOW OF forces these goods at such ridi-
cnlous prices, because IT'S at the END OK
the season. This store takes no chance IN
the changes OF styles. The prices about
represent the cost Of the sewing Tor even
) she best and finest:
Ladies' Fine Muslin Skirts, embroidery
trimmed, cambria umbrella TuAieS'
79c: the 81 kind.
Huslin Skirts. with tucks ana camDric
Full Wide skirts. some tucked, others
trimmed with rufiies OF emproioeTy'
the 75o kind. now 4sc. ,,
deliberately Trimmed Gowns OF Muslin
or Cambria, the best $l.25 grade LOT
Empire Gowns OF the best materials,
trimmed with lace or embroidery, &c.
Gowns OF Good Muslin. trimmed with
cambria ruffie and tucks, DC.
Torchon Lace anc Embroidery trimmed
Chemise. the 2Sc. kind. now lSc.
Good Muslin Drawers. with hem ana
Cambria Drawers. umbrella rufiies. the
25c. grade. l5c.
Umbrella Drawers OF the t1hest am
brio. hemstitched or trimmed with
rows OF lace insertion or handsome
embroidery ruflles. 4Sc. choice.
Fine Cambria Tucked Drawers. &c
Square-Neck Corset Covers, all sizes, &C.
Valenciennos, TOrchon, or Embroidery
Trimmed Corset Covers. &c.
Cambria Corset Covers Tor IL l-zc.
THE RETAILING OF LINENS.
The present way Of disposing Of them
began Monday. The way is n perfectly
new feature, even at Cohen's. Hotels
and clearinghouse are invited TO take
part In the unloading:
The Best German Table Damask, extra
heavy, yards wide, 42c.
Pure Linen Silver Bleached Table Da-
mask " inches wide, good value at
CSC. for CSC. yard.
The best CSC. Scotch Table Damask,
yards wide full bleached, 69c. yard.
81 Bleachcd German Damask, the best
acc. quality, for 25c. yard.
'AIt Lfnen, - inches, for 29c.
52xz9 ra-Heayy Turkish Bath Tow
els, the IS 2-3c. kind. for &c. each.
All Linen Hemmed Huck Towels. 61-fc.
Cotton Fringed Towels, Sc.
Large-Size Pure White Monte Towels
To
Knotted Fringe. Colored Bordered. or
Pure White Damask Towels, IL 2-Sc.
each. etc.
che HANDKERCHIEF TEMPTA-
TIONs
are strong. because the stock is large
and the styles have nearly all served the
stores purpose:
Sheer, All-Linen Embroidered
Ladies' Handkerchiefs Sc. each.
'Scalloped, Embroidered. Pure Linen
> Handkerchiefs, the 25c. quality for
Il l-2c
Mems. Ladies', or Childrens Colored-
Bordered or Pure White Handker-
chiefs, Sc.
Ladies' or Childrens Linen Handker-
chiefs, in White or colored borders. &C. |
Mourning or Fancy Bordered Handker-
chiefs. large or small sizes, Sc.
Mems SILK. Linen. and Cotton Handker-
chiefs for a third less than Cohen's |
usual prices.
THE MOST SELECTED DESIGNS IN |
DRESSES. GOWNS. SKIRTS, AND |
CHILDREN'S WEAR
GO FOR ALMOST ANYTHING.
TailorMade Worsted Suits that were
$50, for $50
Black Cheviot Suits. that were S2l.75, |
for SIS
White Pique Suits, were IS and SC, for g. |
Linen Suits, were $3.50 for g.
Duck Suits TO be sold at Gee |
SklRTS-N.O for Linen ones that cost |
up TO A3s. !
Black Figured Mohair Skirts. $50 from |
s. VI
Black and Navy Serge Skirts, were $3.50,
for A.75. WV
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
Dat Stacks Burned.

Sparks from a passing engine set fire
Monday afternoon to two stacks of oats
on the farm Of Mr.. NJ. S. Logan. in the
county. Both were totally destroyed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
MEETINGS.

Office OF the o. ID. I. & n ". co"
Richmond, Va, July p hsS
THE ANNUAL. MEETING OF 1ihD-
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE OLD ~,
MINION IRON AND NAlL-NOkhS
COMPANY will be held az the compana
Office, Belle Isle, this city, on IhtNS-
DAY, August A. 1888. at ~ noon.
ARTHUR Il. CLARKE
~ es-2w President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
WANTED.

BY SEPTEMBER 1st, A POSITION BY
a young man with three years expert
ence in the retail drug bL siness. Best OF
reference as to ability and salesman Adj
dress SAIlOL. Hamnton. va. au 3-3ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
COTTON WASH FABRICS PROVE A
MYSTERY,

MYSTERY,
| a price mystery that may never be solved.
The goods are here.
I All the latest designs and colors OF Inn
ported Organizes, cost from 70 10 4oc.'
for 71-Zc.
Solid CoIored Organdies. the 121-2 to
lec. quality, for 4 1-2c. yard.
Silk-Stripe Organdies, In various colors
and designs. cost CSC. to import, for
7-Sc.
1Oc JJnbleached Jeans. for mems and
boys wear. 10 be sold to-day for 1-2c.
Real Imported Lappet Muslins. in pref
ty colors and catchy designs, cost 1Sc. (;
Cohen's way of selling em, 3 l-2c.
1914 Utica Bleached Sheeting for IL 7-Sc.
a yard.
! Al Sea Island Percales, the latest Of
this seasons prlntings, for e7-Sc.
yard
&c 2-Sc. French Dress Ginghams. in large
plaid, checked, and striped effects, for
3-4c. a yard.
Boister-Cases, 2 yards long. good quail
~ of cotton and well made, for 3-fc.
Real Linen Skirting Crash, the 1Sc.
quality, for l-2c. a yard.
Extra Fine Unbleached Cotton, &c.
grade, for ] 1-2c. yard.
SMALL WARE BARGAINS AS EN-
LARGED.
Alexander KING s SOlI-flnlSn AdcHlne
Thread all numbers, 4 spools for &c.
White or Black.
Hump Hooks and Eyes for 1c. card.
John H. Woodbury. Facial Soap for lac.
cake.
Mennen's Talcum Powder for II lie.
Black Velvet Bindings for 4c a piece
Pearl Shirt Buttons, S1-Sc. ones, for lc'
dozen.
Bay-Rum Hair Tonic, Csc bottle, for &c.
bottle.
zoe. Pearl Buttons for 8 1-Sc dozen.
Cosmo Buttermilk Soap. &c. cake.
1898 BOAsTs OF THE GREATEST
RIBBON SALE
that has ever taken place in the State.
Plenty Of them yet Buy them for future
use.
4-inch An-snk Taneta Ribbons, any
shade, Csc kind, u 1-2c. yard.
6-inch All-Silk Taffeta Ribbons, 42c.
grade 23c. yard.
No. Fancy Necktie Ribbons, were lOc.,
for Sc. yard.
5fnch Moire Taffeta Ribbon, Black only,
&c. yard.
No. 2 All-Snk Satin Ribbon, all colors,
for / 3-4c. yard.
A. and 41-2-inch AIl-Silk Fancy Taffeta
Ribbons, worth %, 20, and Doc. yard,
for IL 1-2c. yard.
MATTINGs ARE BEING CLOSED OUT
at 8, 10, 121-2, 16 2-3 20. and 25c. that
were never thought of being sold for
less than double.
ALL OF LAST SEASONS CARPETS
are being sold at final settlement to
open with a new stock.
BASEMENT.
Cut-Glass Salt and Representatives,,
with sterling silver tops, 25c.
Cut-Neck Oi-Bottles, 19c., from SOC.
Cut and Etched Tumblers, 10c. each,
were 25c.
Large Tin Wash Basins, &c.
2-quart Gray Pudding-Pans &c.
Granite Roll-Pans, &c.
Enamelled-Iron Washstands, with Bowl.
Pitcher, and Soap-Dish, for 98c., were
81
3 Mrs. Potts's Sad-Irons with handle
and stand, for &c., were Toe.
Gilray's $3.50 Curtain-Stretchers, GOO.
5Oc. Window-Screens, 1Oc.
81 Screen Doors, &c.
Gold-Decorated Olive, Pickle, Almond,
andrTomato Dishes for &C. choice.
4-quart Stone Preserving Kettles, Sc.
Gold-Decorated China Ice-Water Pitch
ers, 19c.
White China Vegetables Dishes, 1Oc.,
were Csc.
3-Burner Iron-Tank Oil-Stoves. 75c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

In execution OF a decree OF ,bo
and Equity Court OF the city 81 Ricb,,i--AFs
entered In the hereinafter Nance 'H.'y.d,
on August l. 1895, | will sell by apc,,-sss
on tho premises. on A,
TUESDAY. AUGUST 10, 1895
at O'Clock p. NJ, the aboye-nan,,,..
PROPERTY. The lot has fronrsye
20 l-3 feet on Second street. runuirg y. %
eastwardly between parallel lima =.
feet. Upon the lot is a two-storv =. -
and frame dwelling Of rooms -
large halls; also. a detached kltcba,
several rooms. Here is a chance to h,,.0
small home in the centre OF the city y"
TERMS: One-fourth cash resduo
three equal instruments at six. to,,l.a
and eighteen months credit paynssn,.
DO evidenced by notes, interest -
and title retained uatil all on ia -
chase money is paid and a deed ords.Il''
by the court. A. X. Coz RrNt,s'%
Special Commlssiorer
Charles w. Lynham. &C. plair,,-
against J. Arthur LYMAN and sis ~
fendants.-In the Law and Equity -.
OF the city OF Richmond: Lux
i, p y. Winston, Clerk OF said &c..
certify that the bond required Or ~,
special commissioner by the decree h ~,
cause Of August, 1855, has been duly glr..a
Given under my hand, this "a dsv !.
August, 1898. Il. II. WINSTON
au 3-tdS CIork
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

Mrs. James b. Lacy, who has been
spending the summer at Mr.. Leeds cot
tage, Ocean View, has returned to the
city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

mel w. +. wickham. who has been APP
pointed referee for Richmond and vici-
nifty under the act. will not be able TO
qualify until the return of the Judge.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
WANTED.

A LADY OF EXPERIENCE AND
ability desires a Position as Teacher in
school or family for the coming session.
First-class references and testimonials.
Address Miss D., Box ia, Culpeper, va.
au 3-3ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
WANTED.

BY A YOUNG LADY. POSITION AS
Teacher in Private Family, - teach
English, Mathematics, Latin, French, and
Music. References given and required.
Address Miss Y, Belsches. Sussex county
va an 2-2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOIL, ,.s;,..
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT cAIvns
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID pss
RATA By THE VENDOR AND Tins,,
yENDEE ne
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
FOR SALE,

FOR SALE,
A LADIES STERLING BICYCLE, RID
den but three times. and in very best
condition. Address STERLING. ~, Dis
patch Office. an 3-lI'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
WANTED.

A GOOD BUSINESS MAN WITH A
cash capital of 1850 to go in partnership
in a good paying business; also, want
good farm nand, who is married. Ad-
dress G.. w. l.. care Dispatch ONCE.
au SILT
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

J. Thompson Brown & Co.. Auctioneers
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

IN CONSEQUENCES OF ILI~HEALi.hs.:
Mr.. G. A. DAVENPORT retired from ~.
firm OF Davenport & Co. JULY l. -.
The business will be continued az A0'N
tofore under the same frm name 70.
~ 3-eodim DAVENPORT 81 %
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
WANTED,
MANAGER w w AN :

MANAGER WANTED, IN EVERY
city in United States. to establish Branch
for international Carpet Cleaning Com
pany Address 60 Perrin Building. Gin
cinnati. jy 9-Sa .Su&Wl2t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
RY WRIT VIRTUE = OF A DEED OF

IL
I'D TRUST 70 TIRE UNDERSIGNED
bearing date the 25th October lVG ,.
corded in Clerks office OF Goocbrs'i
County Court. in Deed-Boo As. PAGE Tt
default having been made IN the psr.
ment of the debt therein secured and h.
ing required so 10 do by the benefciar's,
l will sell publicly. on
MONDAY, AUGUST Is. lSS.
at L o'clock Il. NJ, at the frOnt-dyor n
the courthouse OF Goochland county, be
following REAL ESTATE:
All that TRACT OF LAND. with I'm.
proyements. situated I'm Goochland com.
ty, and known as the "ELIZA c. WEB.
Der TRACT" containing ONE HI-V.
DRIED AND FOURTEEN 40 ACREs
adjoining lands of John l.. Bowles ls.
ceased. and others, being same land con.
veyed to A. =. Deitrick by deed OF plr.
tition, dated April s. 1897. between tts
heirs of A. p. Deitrick. deceased.
TERMS: Cash sufficient 10 pay cost OF
executing this trust, the unpaid taxes.
and a bond for $780, with interest thereon
from the 18th day Of October 1877 and
the balance, II any. on terms which will
be announced on day OF sale
jy 26-l0t HENRY H. HOVE Trustee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
Prices That Talk Loud /,

ali the house AUGUST SELLING HAS COME WIFE
EVERY FURY THAT HASTE OF DISPOSITION CAN Pro
DUCE -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
REAL ESTATE AT PRIVATE SALE.
A RARE OPPORTUNITY.

FOR SALE THE JAMES RIVER
POULTRY FARM delightfully."- located.
with the stock and every requisite tor
carrying on the business EDWARD
CROUCH, Claremont, Surry county, va.
Al f-Zt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
SATURDAY. AUGUST & tsas

at 2:S0 r. NJ, cell at public auctlo, q.
the premises. the WO-STORY Rms
STOREHOUSE. with TWO ACRES ~
LAND, fronting on the Buckingham nj
at Midlothian, In Chesterfield county. IN
office f''s'
TERMS: One fourth cash: the rosi5,,
In equal instalments, with interest s1f
ed from day OF sale. for negotiable MOI.
payable at six. twelve. and eiebt...
months, and to be secured by trust al
upon the property.
Nv u A r COIfRTNEY r,r..-.-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
BY Pollard & Bagby.
Real Estate Auctimeers.
COMMISSION AUCrro,,
" SALE or THE ~

TWO-STORY BRICK AND fR.
DWELLING,
KNOWN AS No as
ON THE EAST SIDE or sEC;ONp a.,
TWEEN CLAY AND MARSHA nc
STREETS.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

store, with its thousands of be-
lated goods and fabrics, has
no time for bubble. Prices are
made as no other house can at
ford to make them.
This store has long ago re-
ange in stocks from one season
ange imperative.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
sFt';!(o!iEE::::N!:.!.(a

cognized the Importance of a CT
to another, and it makes the Oh
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

AUCTION SALE3-Thfs Day
WIN Heal E,rs + & Is SOLD THs
TAKES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE rAID PRO
RATA By THE VENDOR AND THE
vHNDEE
>>~~>~~.~~.~--~~~-r0~~~ ~~s>~~J~<>>oN~~
BY J. Thompson Brown & Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. Ills east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
TRUSTEES SALE
Il Of
VERY VALUABLE LOT AND DWELL
INGi-HOUSE.
No. 2S10 EAST MARSHALL STREET,
IN THE CITY OF RICHMOND.

BY virtue Of q deed OF trust made on
the Nth day Of December. 1892, by 81. r.
Dickinson and her husband, and o. record
in the Chancery Court OF the city u
Richmond, in Deadlock AZ b. page IS
/, as substituted trustee will sell az public
auction ON the nrnInlsna On
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
FRIpAY. AuGUsT. 8. 1ss.

at o'clock =. NJ, all that certain LOT or
LAND. with n dweliing-house and other
improvements thereon. lying and being
in the city OF Richmond. on the north
side of Marshall street. beginning 40 2
point on the north line OF said street, dis
tant one hundred 400 feet east OF tho
east line Of Twenty-eighth street. and
running thence eastwardly along said
north line OF Marshall street and fronting
thereon thirty-twO (S2) feet, and extending
back northwardly between parallel lines
1856 feet to an alley in common % feet
wide.
TERMS: For cash as TO so much q
purchase money as may be necessary 70
pay the expenses Of executing this trust.
the taxes due on the property and TIE
amount due on the bond thereby secured
say $1,000 and as 10 residue, upon a credit
OF six months with interest added from
the day of sale, for which a note, with
interest from date Of sale, shall be given
by the purchaser, and properly secured
by deed OF trust upon the property.
NJ NJ GILLIAN, Substituted Trustee
j. Thompson Brown & Co, Auctioueers
jy 20
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
TRUSTEE'S SALE.

BY III. A. McCurdy.
Real Estate Auctioncer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

In execution OF deed OF trust a,,.,
June 8, 1898. of record In the Clerks os =
OF Chesterfield County Court Virgi,.l'
in Deadlock 20. page 176, l will, on e''''''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

By ]. Thompson Brown & Co..
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
No. lib east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

BY j. Thompson Brown q CO.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers.
No. lll3 east Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
WANTED.

ABOUT THE FIRST OF SEPTEMBER,
Day Board near Laurel and Park avenue.
for family OF four or five adults and
one child. Address. with terms per week.
DAY BOARD, Box S73. city.
au 3-W&Su3w&MB3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
WANTEn-

TWO OR THREE UNFINISHED
Rooms, with board, for lady young BABY.
and nurse: also. for husband about half
the time: first or second floor; location
desired on Franklin or Grace streets be-
tween Belvidere and Eighth streets; other
locations will be considered. Address j.
Il. W.. Box 3Si, city. au3-lts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03

Office of Board of Health,
City Hall, August 1898.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RE-
CEIVED UNTIL THE 10TH INSTANT
FOR ERECTING A SHED AT THE
STABLES OF THIS DEPARTMENT.
Specifications can be seen at this office.
The committee reserves the right 10
reject any and all bids.
BY order HEALTH COMMITTEE.
an 2-3t
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
CHARLES H.PAGE,
PROPOSALS.
NOTICE TO CoAL-DEALERs.


NOTICE TO COAL-DEALERS.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
having decided TO reject all bids hereto
fore made, will receive new bids until II
O'Clock NJ, sharp, SATURDAY, August
9Th, for FURNISHING THE PENITEN-
TIARY WITH COAL for the ensuing
year.
Blanks can be had by applying at the
superintendent office.
w. L. WHITE.
au 3-1t Acting Superintendent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
CHIEF HowARD's ANNUAL REPORT
Interesting Information as to Ar
rests-A Gratifying COmparison.

rests-A Gratifying Comparison.
The annual report of the Chief of Police
for the year 1897 has just been ISSUED in
pamphlet form. 1t contains some very
interesting information and statistics.
Major Towards letter to the Mayor is
as follows:
TO the Hon. r. NJ. Taylor, Mayor:
Dear Sir.-I herewith transmit this, my
third annual report, for the year ending
December 81, 1887, of the work and condi-
tlon of the Police Department. The ar
rests are S44 less than in 1896; ordinance
violations Is more than last report; time
lost by sickness is $50 days less than last
report, details of which will be found in
the tabulated statement OF this report.
i would recommend that some steps be
taken TO better the condition Of the sta
tion-houses; the cells in all of them
should be removed and iron ones substi-
tuted, and the sewerage be so changed
as TO render them more tenable-
The department is in good condition, the
discipline is excellent; officers and men
are polite, prompt, and vigilant in the
discharge of every duty. The Detective
Department is most excellent, and has
done good work.
In conclusion, l wish TO return my
thanks to your Honor and the Board of
Police Commissioners for the cordial sup
port and announcement given me during
The year just closed also, the officers and
men for the efficient discharge of their
duty and hearty cooperation at all times.
Very respectfully
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
aUsINEss WANTS.
WANTED.

BY YOUNG COUPLE, THREE OR
four Rooms for light housekeeping: CEN
trally located. G. A. w, care of Dispatch.
au site
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-08-03
WANTED,

BOARDERS TO OCCUPY NICE, PLEA
SAINT Rooms on second floor. In pleasant
locality. Address A. G., care Of Letter
Carrier No. ~, city. au 3-W, F&Su2w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-04-04
Liyeries Ready=to=wear and To=ordea

We beg to call special attention to our
spring line OF ready-t0-wear Lfveriee for all
services. It's the only stock in town-and
feature with rs. They are absolutely cor
rect-in fashion and were made By tail0rs
who understand how to make them. Unless
you want some decided innovation
thing opposite to the prevailing standard
styles you can enjoy the same satisfaction
to make your selection from this lire-and
conservative estimated cost Of made to
order.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-01
HOW TO REACH THE PHILIPPINES.

At n glance at the famous map of the
Northern Hemisphere, published by the
Canadian Pacific railway, IL Will be seen
that the important, and really objective
point in the trip to the Philippines is
Hong Kong, In times of peace regular
line of steamships ply between Hong
Kong and the city of Manila. The fare
between these two cities is $50 Mexican.
for a first class passage.
1t Is Il well known fact that the hes.
and most comfortable way to reach Hong
Kong is via the Canadian Pacific railway
route across the continent to Vancouver
thence by its magnificent feet of Empress
steamers. These steamers are in every
respect, size, decorations, furnishings 5.
etc, first class. They are 4S5 feet long, 81
feet beam, So feet deep, COCO tons gross.
They are considered practically unsink-
able and are constructed with all the lat
est improvements. a special feature be.nG
the magnificent promenade deck that has
q clear sweep of 20 feet.
The excellence OF the Chinese saloon
walters and bedroom stewards, invariably
ply perfect attendants In their clean
fresh looking uniform. robes, and their
native picturesqueness forms marked
contrast to what one generally finds at
sea.
Complete arrangements may be made
for the trip 10 Hong Kong, and when the
steamships are running regularly between
Hong Kong and Manila. may be made
through to that point at the Canadian
Pacific Railway company's once. 19l
Washington street. Boston. Direct sail
|ipgs are also made from Vancouver tc
Honolulu.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-09-01
The President Should Act Promptly

1t transpros that most of the decent
food on the transport Mobile, which
brought 1900 sick soldiers from Cuba to
Camp Wikoff, under scandalous condi-
tions. was controlled by "A steward named
Hughes. The commissary bareback on
the transport was mouldy and much of
the coffee had been allowed to become
damp. Some of the canned rcast beef
and bacon was tainted and the beans
were IN horrible condition, but the sick
soldiers were obliged to eat what was fur
nished them or pay exorbitant prices for
the substantials held by this man Hughes.
lie charged twenty-five cents for a cup
of coffee; forty-iive cents each for sand
wlchcs, and from So to IS for pie. He
was able to make these enormous charges
owing to the nature OF the government
contract held by the owners OF the trans
port
This is simply another illustration of
the loose methods which seem to rule in
the war department. 1t was the duty of
some one to see that proper arrange
ments were made for the comfort and re-
lief of the sick soldiers on this transport,
just as it was the duty of some one to
provide the Vermont hospital train with
surgeons and nurses sufficient to care for
the IA mon who constituted the sick con-
tingcnt of the First Vermont Regiment.
A court martial should be instituted to
reach the guilty parties, and this man
Hughes should be given special punish
mont. Nothing less than something lin
gerlng' would meet the deserts in his
case. Unless the administration takes
prompt steps to fix the responsibility for
ofrenscs against humanity Of this charac-
ter and punish those guilty of cruelty.
President Mckinley and the republican
party will go into the next campaign
heavily handicapped.
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tho free coinage issue, but the demo-
Gratis of Vermont fatuously followed a po-
litical evil genius of peripatetic proclivi-
tics and endorsed the Chicago platform
with all of It's out-of-date and dlscredited
demands. The democrats Of Chittenden
county endorsed the State platform of
their party and a vote for the democratic
ticket is vote for all of these freak full
limitations as well as for free silver. Yer
mont will not endorse free silver. Chitten-
den county will offer no comfort to the
worshipers of William J. Bryan. Bur-
lington will not besmirch its fair fame by
proclaiming to the world that 1t is a pop
ocratic city. Every resident OF Burling-
ton should bear In mind next Tuesday
that the reputation of Burlington as well
as our varied and important interests as
affected by State legislation are at stake,
and vote accordingly.