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The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09
T0C0NTROL FLOOD WATERS.
THE WEIR AT THE ELKHORN
RANCH.
Work About Half Comp1eted-The
Delays at Newtown
Shoals

"A meeting of the Auditing Board TO
the Commissioner of Public Works met
ht the Capitol building yesterday, there
being present Messrs> Corcoran, Hail,
Doty and Patterson and Commissioner
Leake and Engineers Nurse and
Randle.
Engineer Nurse reported verbally that
the overflow weir at the Elkhorn ranch
up the river was nearly half completed.
and that it was entirely satisfactory.
The property owners along the river
Were well pleased with the work, ana
Some are now raising their levees to the
point indicated by the State engineers
Captain Hall also stated that the
work on the easement was satisfactory
TO the property owners, and that the
work on their levees would be finished
before any danger occurred from high
water
In addition to the above statements
concerning the easement Engineer
Nurse handed in the following brief,
though complete history of the work,
with the conditions under which it has
been performed, as well as the neces-
sary changes in a few of the minor de-
tails:
THE concrete for the Elkhorn weir
crest is u inches thick, composed Of six
parts rock, two parts sand, one part ce-
ment.
The finish is three-quarters of an
inch thick, composed Of equal parts
sharp, clean sand and cement.
THE component parts have been in
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

Our theater-goers have treat in
store for them Monday and Tuesday
nights September 18th and 18th.
Manager Clifton has spared no pains
to secure for the Orpheum some of the
best attractions on the road at the
present time. He has been successful
in arranging for a number of f1rst-class
performances here, and by having only
good plays he hopes to, and will have
the liberal patronage of our people.
Next Monday night the regular the
atrical season here will be auspiciously
opened by the appearance of Harry
Corson Clarke and his splendid COM
pany in What Happened to Jones'" 1t
will be remembered this play was pro-
duced here early in the present year,
and was conceded to have been one
of the most entertaining and enjoyable
performances given here in years. The
audience present had an evening of
refined, rollicking fun in What Hap
pened to Jones'" 1t is safe to predict
liberal patronage for the production
on Monday evening The same prices
Of admission will prevail as on the oc-
casion of the engagement of this splen-
did attraction at the Metropolitan last
spring, the range being from 70 cents
to 81. Good reserved seats on lower
floor for 10 cents, and second floor for
80 cents. Seats can be secured at the
box-office after to-day at 9. m.
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Children's Day Home Board meet
ing was well attended yesterday All
the August bills were paid and thanks
returned for donations received.
The w. c. T. L. business meeting
which followed was Of great import
ance, as it was announced that Mrs.
Teats Is to be here and lecture for a
week from September 25th to Both.
The county executive meeting is to be
held at Oak Park Wednesday, Septem-
Der Dist, and the election of officers is
to be held the last Of the month, and
delegates are TO be elected to State
W. c. T. u. Convention in October,
which Is to be held at Berkeley.
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PLAZA EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, Ninth
and |, Sacramento-None but first-class
help furnished. w. A. Wall, Prop. Tells.
Capital 213: Sunset black GA
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Articles Of Incorporation.

Articles Of incorporation have been
filed in the office Of the Secretary OF
State as follows:
The Chaparral Mining Company
Principal place of business San Fran
cisco. Directors-Wm. Christie, J. H
Middleton, f. L. Fine, San Francisco
and F. ]. Juchter and n. w. K. Schoo-
rel, Columbia. Capital stock 500, 900;
amount subscribed, $4,000
30 Wing Ku Chinese Social Club
Principal place of business, San Fran
cisco. Directors-Chou Yit, Ching
Lee, Chou John, Chou Men and He
Dai. all Of San Francisco. No capital
stock
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I,
of California, County of Sacramento.
In the matter of the estate of FRAN
ZISKA LOFFLER, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that FRIDAY,
the 18th day of September, 1898, at 10
o'clock a. m. of said day, and the court
room of said court, at the Courthouse, in
the City of Sacramento, County of Sac
ramento, and State of California, has
been appointed as the time and place for
proving the will of said FRANZISKA
LOFFLER, deceased, and for hearing the
application of Henry Wuttke and Mrs.
Dora Fuchs for the issuance to them of
letters testamentary thereon.
Witness my hand and the seal of said
court. this I'd day of September, 1885,
(Seal) w. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
Indorsed: Filed September 2, 1895
w. B. HAMILTON, Clerk.
BY <. S. Wachhorst, Deputy.
Miller & Brown, Attorneys for Petit
toner. se3-10t
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OUR SUGAR COOKIES

like all the other varieties, are the best
anywhere. All kinds, 10c q dozen. KENT
& SONS, n. Y. Bakery, 1916 Third.
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800 MEN TO TRY OUR SQUARE Ice
meal Ham and eggs, loo. Mint Res
taurant, S. W. cor. Second and K.
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CLEANED
CURE YOUR COUGH.

Glycerole of Tar is the one remedy
whose success is never falling. Price soc,
at HAMMERS Drug Store, 4O1 X
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MunyOn' S Headache and Indigestion Cure

is the only remedy on the market that
will cure every form of Headache in 8 to
10 minutes, correct Indigestion, stimu-
late the nerves and build up the system.
1t should be in every home and every
travellers gripsack. At all Druggists. 70
cures, 25c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09
Eeadel Fined Sixty Dollars.

In the City Justices Court yesterday
William Readel, who on Wednesday
last was convicted on two charges of
petty larceny, was sentenced to pay a
fine Of $50 in each case or serve sixty
days in the County Jail, He paid the
fine. Readell, Ii will be remembered,
took a bicycle belonging to a member
of the Capital City Wheelmen, and
afterwards took a bicycle frame from
jones cyclery.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

The vaudeville performance at the
Orpheum this week is up to the high
est standard and deserves liberal pat
ronage. All of the numbers are first
class. The vocalists, dancers, comedi-
ans and athletes are all leaders in
their line. The program is full of
mirth and music and the audiences are
thoroughly pleased.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

MEN TO BUY MISFIT CLOTHING AND
new furnishing goods at cut rates.
Tailoring done. 20S X.
WANTED-SECOND-H FURNI-
ture. 1021 Fourth street Can. 'phOna 6S0
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PRIVATE INSTRUCTION GIVEN BY
MRS. SPILMAN, 701 Twelfth street.
CALIFORNIA BUSINESS COLLEGE,
Masonic Temple; thorough instruction
by latest methods. Tuition, Sc per
month.
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GROCERIES.
DRESS AND CLoAKMAKING.

MRS. w. H EGAN, 4091h K, ALL TIL
latest styles. and terms reasonable.
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THE WEEKLY UNION-THE BEST
weekly on the coast. Only 81 q year.
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HORSES FROM s125 so UP; ALSO, GOOD
phaeton, blackboard, spring wagon and
set of harness. 90S Ninth street.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

TO RENT-A FARM NEAR AUBURN,
Placer County; good house. barn. sheds,
wood and free water for vegetables
pure spring water and delightful cli-
mate; vineyard and fruit for home use;
about 20 acres hay or grain land; the
able for stock; railroad station and
schoolhouse near by; lease will be given
for number of years. Inquire at
Record Union office.
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TO LET-HOUSEKEEPI ROOMS, sos
Seventh street; also single 81 room.
Se7-3t*
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FOR SALE

FOR SALE OR RENT-GASOLINE EN-
gres, l TO H. P; steam, to 80 H. +.
and pumps, at 2720 NJ street.
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MUSIC AND ART.

PIANO-TUNING-PAU SCHOEN. Pr
anomaker. Leave orders for tuning
with Grafmiller & Heath, SIG j street
HELEN F. DUNN, B. NJ, TEACHER OF
pianoforte and harmony Res. 1909 H.
THE WEEKLY UNION-THE BEST
weekly on the coast. Only 81 year.
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THE INTERNATIONAL, 322 K-JUST
renovated, everything new; rooms with
electric lights, etc., 25c up.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

$6-A HOUSE OF THREE ROOMS. In
quire ZIG + street.
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THE TWO GENTLEMEN WHO WE'RE
about to buy some stock of Mrs. Coady
will please call at 91S Second street.
SeS-7t
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TO LET OR RENT.

ROOMS%BY THE DAY,
week or month, 81 up. 122 K street
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MRS. c. d. BATCHELDER, CHRISTIAN
scientist and reading room, S06l2 street,
room 3. Consultation free.
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TO LET-AT 716 1 ST, MODERN FLAT
of four rooms, pantry, both gas and
electric lights. No children. References
required.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

GRAND OPENING OF THE DEWEY
SALOON, sis X street. on SATURDAY
EVENING. The Battle of Manila Co.
will display their Dewey piece in front
and fine band will perform patriotic
airs during the fireworks se7-4t
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CAPITAL CLEANING AND DYEING
works, Jos. Mertens, Proprietor. 516
alley, j and X, Fifth and Sixth, Sac
ramento Clothing cleaned and dyed.
Blankets and lace curtains a speciality.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

J. H. ALIENS STEAM WOOD SAW.
Leave orders 1920 and 34th and w.
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AN S-ROOM FLAT; ELECTRIC lights
bath, with hot water, etc; near depot
WOOD, CURTIS & CO., 125 j.
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TRUNKSi TRUNKSi TRUNKSlu VA
Uses, bags and suit cases. Factory, 507
street, Sacramento. JAMES LONG
SHORE.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

IF YOU WANT A GOOD MEAL GO To
1112 street; only loo.
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NEW TAMALE HOUSE, S24 o STREET.
Best in town. Everything clean.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

1899 Q-FINE SUNNY UPPER FLAT;
all modern improvements.
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wANTED-A LOT FOR DIAMOND s75
and lumber for a buggy Address j. A.
KAY, Sacramento Postoffice.
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919 SIXTEENTH-A NEW HOUSE OF Z
rooms. All modern improvements.
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TO LET, FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE
for city property, 21a acres two miles
east of city limits; house, barn, chicken
house, windmill and tank; all fenced.
Apply 3. F.. this office.
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DRIED BANANAS 20 c.
WOOD AND COAL. Gall
UNION LAUNDRY Has

that the. citizens of Sacramento appreci-
ate good work. Seldom, indeed, q new
cor Germ is so successful. The reasons are
its first-class work done and quick de-
livery. Tenth and o streets. Phones.
Sun. red 959; Cap 721.
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LOCKSMITHING, SAW FILING AND
grinding at 1923 Tenth, near X.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
BOARD AND LODGING.
VETERINARY SURGEONS.

S11 H ST-NICE FURNISHED ROOMS,
with or without board. Mrs. Fl. Barber.
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1880 @ STA NICE UPPER FLAT OF
five rooms.
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WANTED.

JAPANESE YOUNG EXPERIENCED
cook wants a situation in family. Ad-
dress A. NJ, 300 NJ street, Sacramento.
SeS-3t*
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flee 51515 K street. Sunset phone, IS
blue. All kind of first-class help. w.
II. Maupin, Agent.
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PEACE DECLARED-MOTH flock
to Beals' gallery for their baby's photo
graphs. Because why? He knows his
business. Corner Seventh and streets,
Sacramento
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INFORMATION WANTED OF GEO
Schnell, aged 60 years; when last heard
from was in the vicinity of Colfax in
1872. Amy information will be thank
fully received by his brother H.
SCHNEIL, 1922 Eighth street seS-3t*
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LOST MANHOOD RESTORED BY Prof.
Burdens new electric system. 72712 *.
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UPHOLSTERING, UMBRELLAS RE
paired, scissors ground, saws filed and
keys fitted by f. Thomas, 906 Ninth.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-09-09

TAMAI4E PARLOR,
141l street. All Spanish dishes 10c.
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DIR. A. DONOVAN, CHIROPODIST-
Feet treated without pain. 1126 Seventh.
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PACIFIC GROVE BAKERY.

We make a speciality of strictly home
made goods. Try our domestic bread;
can't be beat. Rice Bros. 1923 J.
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$40 REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR IN
formation that will lead to the detec-
ton and conviction Of any one shoot
ing quail or ducks in this county before
October 1st. r. H. HELMS, Game
Warden
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IN THE SUPERIOR COURT. sTATE

DIR. c. l.. MCGOWAN, 1015 ELEVENTH
street. Phone Cap. 541.
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BEST CHICKEN TAMALES IN TOWN
and clean. 1921 I street.
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NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS AT FOR
esters Building, I street.. 7th and Sth
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CHEAPEST SOLING ON EARTH
Gents, 45c: ladies, Csc, at 1011 street.
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RAG CARPET WEAVING; OLD Carpets
made into rugs. Mrs Johnson, 1914 Sth.
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Try McMorry's Blend Coffee, S5c.
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DON'T WAIT TILL WINTER WITH
your new lawn. If the ground is pre-
pared now it can be done better and
cheaper. Louis Bahrs, Twenty-eighth
and W.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-11
THANKSGIVING
AND PRAYER.
Concert Of Patriotic Utterances
from the Pulpits of the
Nations Capital.

WASHINGTON, July 10.-This has been
a day of thanksgiving and prayer in the
nations capital The Presidents recent
proclamation was the basis Of q concert
Of patriotic utterances from many pull
pits. Thanks were given for the glorious
victories OF American arms, and prayers
were offered for an early consummation
of peace. In nearly every church where
the proclamation had suggested the
topic of the sermon, special music Of
patriotic character was rendered, many
Of the services closing with the hymn
America"
President Mckinley. as usual, attended
the morning services at the Metropoli-
tan Methodist Episcopal church. He
went alone, and was deeply impressed
by the fine discourse delivered by the
pastor, Rev. Frank Bristol, d. d. The
church was crowded long before the SER
vices began. Scores of persons remained
standing throughout, and many more
went away. unable to gain admission.
DIR. BristoPs sermon held the attention
Of his auditors from the first sentence to
the last Ripples of applause swept over
the congregation at the patriotic allu-
sions OF the pastor.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-11
WOUNDED MEN
FROM SANTIAGO.
Character of the Wounds Made
by the Mauser Bullets
Of the Spanish.

TAMPA, FLA, July 10.-The transporta
Iroauois and Cherokee. arriving last night,
brought $50 wounded men from Santiago
These have been distributed to-day ~
positions on shore, and the transportf
are awaiting orders.
At daylight a long train OF hospital car9
was thrown open for the reception Of
those who were going to Fort McPhersoris
and 223 men were placed aboard.
Eighty-seven were sent to the general
hospital OF the Fourth Army Corps. and
the surgeons there had 5heir first oxperts
ence In dressing war wounds. The sufA
ferers were treated with the greatest cons
sideration. and while they lay upon the
rough pine table they gave an accoun1
OF their wounds, and how they were rec
celyed. and what effect they had on theux
Invariably. when the Maussr builet{
struck, they were knocked down, but suf<
fered little. The hole seemed 10 have
been neatly drilled through the flesh on
bone, making no liberation. Only enc
man brought over was unahis to walk
all the others having sufficiently recovered
10 do so.
RESPECT FOR, THE ENEMY.
The wounds were mainly In the hani3
arms, and feet. Men with their feet bunA
died in white cloth and their arms In
slings were In abundance, but although
they must have suffered, they were haps
by. They talked good-naturedly OF thu
fight, and spoke highly OF the snemys
Many OF them have souvenirs, such az
machetes and Mauser bullets, some having
retained the bullets which wounded theme
one mans rife was struck, ths bullet dee
fecting and wounding him IN the armg
II made an ugly wound, on account %
the bullets being nattened.
The surgeons In charge report all the
men doing well.
The hospital train left for Fort Mcphers
son az noon to-day. and the balance of
the wounded will leave on the same train
next Tuesday.
Lieutenant G. w. Mason, who has been
stationed on tho Prairie, with the blocks
aiding squadron of Habana. passed
through here to-day for Washington. ia
response TO orders.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-11
8 History az She In Wrote,
GOudOun Mirrorl

The able and usually accurate Wash
ington Post. In an article in its Tuesday
issue, commenting upon the controversy
raised by Mr.. Poultney Bigelow as 10 the
comparative merits Of West Point edu-
cation and practical experience in the
making of great military commanders,
referring to General N. b. Forrest. says:
HE displayed genius of the first order
and had he lived would have taken rank
with Sheridan as one OF the greatest
cavalry leaders of the world"
General Forrest not only lived through
the war, but for several years after u,
and the rank he took, In the opinion Of
most persons competent to Judge was
not only equal. but far beyond that Of
Sheridan as a COMMANDER. Forrest al
ways commanded force inferior In num-
bers and equipment to those opposed 20
him, and yet he never lost fight. made
no mistakes. and was always ready-none
OF which things can be said Of Sheridan.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-11
A HOT TIME
At MANZANlLLO.
Scorpion and Osceola Run
Into a Fire They Did
Not Expect.

Copyright, 1898, by the Associated Press.)
OFF SANTIAGO DE CUBA, July s. per
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH-BOAT
CYNTHIA. by way of PORT ANTONIO
AND KINGSTON, July 8. 6 p. M.-Cap-
tain Adolph Mark, of the converted yacht
Scorpion, and Captain Purcell, OF the
Osceola, had a hot time on July Sd at
Manzanillo. where they had established
a blockade. Manzanillo has until lately
. been unguarded, and the Spanish have
used 1t for port of supplies. General
Pando and his branch of the army being
there, It was decided 10 lock the stable
door last week, and on Sunday, July Sd,
the Scorpion and Osceola were before the
place. IL is on q long, deep bay, and
close examination by Captain Mark con-
WINGED him that its defence was one
small fort and four gunboats. on sun
day Captain Mark decided 10 go in after
the gunboats, and so slgnalled TO Cap
tain Purcell. Captain Mark tells the
story as follows:
Imagine our surprise upon finding, In
stead OF gunboats and small fort. the
shore filled with artillery and infantry.
The fire we moved into was a desperate
one, considering that we did not have
any protection for our men or the guns.
MUST HAVE DONE DAMAGE.
"FOr twenty-five minutes We stayed at
ii, and / think we must have done lot
of damage / had no pilot, and could not
move in close We were hit frequently,
and at last, when shot had cleaned our
galley, and / saw that 1t was useless 10
risk the mems lives, we moved out.
1.-THE gunboats laid behind the hills IN
a small cove, and we could not get at
them. We moved out slowly, and the IRE
ceased. The next morning we captured
large lighter and a sloop filled with pro-
visions. No attempt was made by the
gunboats 20 come out 10 the defence OF
these ships. The Spanish steamer Puris-
sima Conception, which had been around
the coast looking for place 20 land
money and provisions. is In the harpor,
and has discharged her cargo"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-11
THE
SMELLING,
General Blanco Reports on
the Santiago Situation and
Naval Losses.

MADRID, July 10, 10 A. MA report
has been received from Captain General
Blanco, in which he says that the bonn
bardment Of Santiago de Cuba had not
resumed at noon yesterday, and that an
exchange Of prisoners had been effected
He also said that the American reinforce
ments had debarked, and that the Ameri-
cans had erected defences and placed bat
teries upon commanding points.
The dispatch adds that the naval &C m
mander at Habana reports the Off ers
Of the cruiser Almirante Oquendo dead.
and the commander and other officers OF
the Infanta Maria Teresa wounded.
The Reina Mercedes. General Blanco
says, was destroyed in Santiago harbor.
in order to prevent the entrance of the
American fleet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-11
THANKSGIVING IN ATLANTA.
Large Attendance mt All the
Churches and Patriotic Sermons.

ATLANTA, GA, July 10.-A large at
tendance to-day at all the churches at
tested the intention OF Atlanta to give
thanks for victories on land and water
in accordance with the recent proclama-
all in patriotic vein, and several ministers
emphasized the growing tendency toward
an Anglo-Saxon alliance. Special musical
programmes, interspersed with patriotic
airs, were given in all the churches.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-07-11
Smallest md oldest Republic I'm the
World.
(CIncLnnati Enqulrer.l

Goust is the smallest republic as TO area,
but Tayolara is the smallest republic a.
TO population. Goust Is only one mile In
area. II Is located on the nat top q
a mountain In the Pyrenees. between
France and Spain. and Is recognized by
both OF those countries. II Is governed
by President and Council OF twelve.
IL was established in 1s4s and has lS1 fns
habitants. The President Is Tax Coi<
lector. Assessor. and Judge. Coust hna
no church. clergyman. or cemetery. Tha
people worship In a church outside %
their own territory and the dead bodies
are slid down TO a cemetery in the valley
below. In that valley all the baptisms
and marriages are performed Tavolara
Is twelve miles northeast Of Sardinia 10
- an island five miles long by . hasl
mile wide. It's total population consists
OF ffty-ive men. women. and children
The women go TO the polls with the men,
and elect every year President and
Council OF six. all serving without pay
The Inhabitants support themselves b
fishing and raising fruit and vegetables
The republic has no army and no navy.