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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-16
TRUSTEES AUCTION SALE

" - SNAIL FRAME llh tLLINls
NOS ll05 AND 1lC-
On EAST SIDE OF RANDOLPH
STREET
NEAR MOUNT CALVARY CEMETERY
IN execution Of deed OF trust from
william J. Minor % the under -.f.,
bearing date 18th day July. 1885, POI.
corded i'm the Clerks Office Of Richmond
Chancery Court in Deed Book i53 A. PAGE
495. default having been made on the pay-
ment Of a portion OF the debt secured
therein, and being required $50 10 do i9
The beneficiary / will sell at public au.-
uon. ON the premises, on
WEDNESDAY, JUNE p. 1889.
at O'Clock L. NJ. the above-descr.ioI
PROPERTY The dwellings contain
three rooms each, and are occupied br
good paying tenants The lot fronts 3
Ieet on east side Of Randolph street ana
runs back between parallel lines 40 teat
TO an alley T. feet wide
randolph street has been greatlv |n-
proved, and many new dwellings buit
thereon IN the past few years. and f-.s
property VIII pay well as am mvestm,rt
TERMS: Whilst the deed requires 0..a.
yet II Is likely more liberal terms vi. ts
az sale.
te 16-tds
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BY ". W. Bowe,
Real Estate Auctioneer
A UCTION SALE, FOR A NON
"A RESIDENT, OF THE
Store No, 10 East Broad Street,
Between First and Second Streets.

Att the instance Of a nonresident. who
is determined to sell. 1 shall offer for
sale by public auction, on
MONDAY, JUNE 10, 1899,
at o'clock Z. NJ. THAT VALUABLE
AND WELL-LOCATED STORE PRO
PERTY above referred TO. situated on
the north side of Broad street between
First and Second streets, fronting about
q feet and running back a good depth.
street. though in a sense dormant for a
long while, has now begun to show thar
vitality which it 50 justly merits.
TERMS Liberal, and az sale.
n. W. BOWIE,
ie - AuctiOneer.
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EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
" ANTI,D
WANTED.

A NEAT AND CAPABLE HOUSE GIRL.
with good references. Apply at II west
Cary street. Je l5-1t'
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II real Pastel Pictures,
were So, for ST. each,

l Baby Carriage, that was $40, to close,
$3.50
Baby Carriage, that was $3.50. to
close. S22.
Refrigerator. that was SO, to close.
81 so.
! Water-Cooler. was $780, slightly dam
aged. TO close. s..
4 Hammocks, that were $50 for 9Oc.
each.
l. Mexican Hammocks. CSC each.
AZ japanese Lanterns, were 10c., for &c
each.
Gas-Stoves. finest quality made, bur
ners. were 81, for $l15.
80 Tin Coffee Pots. were 10c. for &c.
A table full of Tin and Granite Cook
INK Utensils. worth up 20 zoe, for &C.
choice.
is dozen Knives and Forks, were up 10
$3.50. for 81. 80 a dozen.
As Carving Sets, We're up to $3.50, for
25c. set.
50 Knives and Forks, to close. &c. each.
100 Pairing knives, were &C., for 1c.
each.
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" NTEI

THE PUBLIC TO KNOW THAT
have moved my Undertaking. and Livery
Business to S2l Brook avenue, where /
will be ready to serve the public at all
hours Old phone Isl.
lie HE Is. WITTKANp
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WHEN REAL ESTATE is SOLD THE
TAXES FOR THE CURRENT CALEN-
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE PAID PRO
RATA BY The VENDOR AND THE
VENDF,E
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[ UCTION SALE

4 UCTTON SALE
~ OF A
DETACHED FRAME DWELLING.
No. COZ NORTH TWENTY-THIRD
STREET,
BETWEEN LEIGH AND NJ STREETS
We will sell at public auction, on the
premises. on
TUESDAY, JUNE 20. 1899.
at 6 o'clock l.. NJ, the above TWO
STORY FRAME DWELLING. containing
six rooms. city water, and sewer cOnnec-
tons The lot fronts 30 feet on east line
of Twenty-third street, with depth Of 100
feet
Detached dwellings are much desired,
and any one wanting neat. small, COM
Portable house will find il here.
TERMS: one third cash; balance in
one and two years. 6 per cent. interest.
J. THOMPSON BROWN & Co,
je 16 AuctiOneers.
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Fancy FOulard Silks
soc. qualities, for I6$C.

Black All Pure SILK Surah Serge, worth
7jc., for S9c. yard.
45-inch SIX Organizes, in pretty light
tints, worth CSC, for 2jc. yard.
Black Brocaded Taifetas. different de-
signs, 69e. grade, for 81 lie. yard.
Illuminated Satins, in newest color eff
fects, worth 4lc., for pic. yard.
Black An Pure silk Satin Duchess, $l.l9
quality. for 65c. yard.
90. grade Black Rustling Taffeta Silk
for 6oc. yard.
Coiored Wash silks. 25c. quality, for
10 Zoe ward
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WANTED.

BOARDERS. PLEASANT ROOMS WITH
board: permanen. or transient. Also,
Table Board. Ito east Franklin street
Summer prices. je l6-lt
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BUSINESS WANTS.
WANTED.

TO RENT A FURNISHED OR UNFUR-
nshed Suburban Home for the summer,
adjacent to West-End and not very far
out. Must have conveniences. Address
A. NJ. p. p =. Box us. city. ie 16-lt
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AUCTION sALEs-This Day.
BY Charles A. Rose.
Real Estate Auctioneer.
No. II north Tenth street.
DEREMPTORY AUCTION SALE

DEREMPTORY AUCTION SALE
L OF
DESIRABLE BRICK RESIDENCE.
No. 8 NORTH HARVIE STREET.
BY request of the owner, who is leaving
the city and determined 10 sell. | will
offer this COMPARATIVELY NEW, EX-
CEpTIONALLY WELL BUILT AND
CONVENIENT DWELLING upon the
premises, on
FRIDAY, JUNE ls. 1899,
AT g L. NJ.
This property is in a most attractive
neighborhood, and contains every modern
convenience. The house contains eight
large rooms besides bath and pantry, etc,
linen closets, sc. All plumbing and SAM
tary arrangements have been recently
mt I'm through condition, and are of the
hest material. The lot fronts on the east
line of Harvie street 20 feet inches by
n depth between parallel lines of 100 feet
7 inches TO an alley 20 feet wide. Also,
an alley 10 feet wide on tho north. This
property will make a most comfortable
attractive home, or first-claSs, safe in
yestment.
TERMS liberal and announced AT SALE
CHARLES A. ROSE.
fe IL AuCttOneer.
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Z Ladies' Linen Crash
Suits, were S3.25, for ST.
each.

r Colored Duck Suits for Soc; were $l'5O
If Ladies' Crash Skirts for he
78c
& French Welt skirts. slightly mussed'
were up 10 S2.46 for ST.
II Ladies Linen Skirts, were SL4S' LOT
SOC. ee-, .,..,.o
$3.50
Misses Blue Duck Skirts for 4Sc.; Tor
mer price SSc.
Nfjsses' S1.25 Trimmed Pique Skirts for
Toe.
Finest I.ace-Trimmed French organ
die Wrappers, were S.4S, for Sl.gs
u Best 81 Percale Wrappers for 5Qc.
Z Finest Quality Lawn Empire Wrap
pers. embroidery trimmed, foT 0Jc.-
were $50
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BY John r. G0ddln 81 Co.,.
Real Estate Agents and Auct1nees.
Bank and Eleventh street
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DECEIvEEs AUCTION SALE.
AUCTION SALES.--FUTURE Days.

BY ]. Thompson Brown &c Co.,
Real Estate Agents and Auctioneers,
1ll3 Main street.
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RIDAY. JUNE 10. 1899.

For the purpose of winding up an es-
tate. | will sell by public auction. on the
premises, on
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ner Of the department. Among them;
DO, French Orqandes, new printings
90 lac. Light Shrung Prints Tor
i-2c.: Figured Pique Wells for, 6c;;;
French Sateen in pretty figured el-
fects' S1-Sc.. Fine French pimities !, ior
&c: SOlid-ColOr Organd es LOT tc.' ~
Sbeeting. Sl-3c; French Chalhes' DC;
scotch Dimities. 1c.; "A Percales, &C.;
Fine Brown Cotton, 3 he: Sold-Coior
Ducking. 7l-2c. Manila Lawns, lc.;
Fine French Madras. Gl-4c;; Flne
Brown Cotton for l.; Il Bleachsea
Cotton. 31-2c.: Fine French Organdy'
&C.. Black Batiste, Be; Apron Cling
nam. ] zee: Embroidered Linens, &C.;
Solid color Organdy. White cord ef-
fects. SC; French Corded Nainsook'
S1.2n-. l2-inch PllloM-Case COTTON, Oc.
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Embroidered insertions
and Edges, 2 and SC. yard,
from 5 and &C.

Embroidery Insertions and Beadings. Sc.
yard
Wide Edges and insertions. G. s. and
l0c. from 10, u l-2 and 1G &c.
All-Over Embroideries. &c. yard from
zoe.
Linen Embroideries. Gallons. and In
sertiOns, II lie. yard, were p 10 oOc
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Infants I22C. White
Socks, size s., for sc. pair.

81 pairs Ladies' u 1-2c. Solid Black Hose
will be &C. pair to-day.
Ladies' 2jc. Fancy Hose. nc. palr
Ladies' Fancy Stripes, Tan, and Gray
Hose. &c. for any.
Children's 121-2c. Seamless Hose, DC.
yair.
Misses % and Soc. Black and Tan Hose,
hrnken lots. II 1-2c pair. 70 close.
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consisting Of "Burns's" C00ea De-.
Hungerfoot Coffee Rolsfa-
apparatus, Perforated Cu0n,-p
Fans. and a full line Of Slar.-f B.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-05

vas held In Or. sinsn's office IN the
Collins block asst evening, TO hear
the report % this committee. but no
report was flsd
Several 81 the members ~ the as
ISOLATION complained of the special
price-liat issued b. the Rarteil DRUG
company. a copy Of which vas pro-
dueef at last nights meeting. An
other down town druggist claimed
hat many pharmacies we're selling
81 % proprietary articles Or s. s.;
but the majority Of the druggists
present seemed = the opinion thai
this VAS not price cutting. being a
reca Enixsd custom Of ali drug stores.
Mr. Barteii WAS seen this morning
In regard to bis prtee=ilat mention
"a above he declares that his firm
viii abide BY this schedule That
Is not price cutting said he. u am
simply meeting the prices made by
the dryFunds houses on the articles
] quote. There Il no cuttln going on.
We all know that rrtcs-ruttiuE
means TIE lowering % the wages %
drug clerks. There IL entire good
feeling and harmony among the
downtown druggists
A. last Nights meeting the Eener-
n sentiment seemed 70 BE that price.
cutting must be prevented at all
The largest firms mighi
stand Il. but It would prove most
disastrous - ths smaller stores. and
perhaps force some 81 them 70 the
wall.
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Latest Tips Concerning the
Northern Pacific ".P.-I." DEAL

The Post-rntelilgencer IL "a
change hands within the next two or
three days. II Is stated on excellent
authority that Sam Weston VIII b.
business manager. Edgar Piper will
remain temporarily. at least. a.
managing editor. George piper viii
sever his connection with the paper.
II Is also stated that r. e. Hughes.
Of Strive, Allen. Hughes s. McMick-
en-. and Maurice McMicken. who
have heretofore had charge ~ the
Northern Pacihc's legal business IN
this city. viii hold part ~ the "P.-I.'
stock. =. q. Hughes 10 20 dictate
the policy ~ the paper. 4 well
known business man Of this city.
who claims % have inside knowi-
edge Of the pending deal. said 10 n
Star representative today:
The Northern Pnclnc and the
Great Northern viii IN All proha bill
ity come together In an arrange
ment 10 build a union passenger de-
pot az the result NJ an understand
ing that freight sheds and termin-
al tracks for freight cars shall all 20
below King street on the tide fats.
The roads will seek 10 secure az CEN
trail location as possible for the
passenger depot and viii no doubt
be given every opportunity by the
city council which II consistent with
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the future interests Of the commun-
lty.
1T Il understood that the Northern
Pacific has practically abandoned
the idea n obtaining absolute con
troll of the water front and also 81
securing the privilege Of erecting
freight sheds between the business
section and the Wharxen The orpo-
sition Of the public and ~ the news
papers with the exception Of the
"P.-f.' has had It's effect IN eonyin-
cling Mr.. Mellcn that his project can
not be put through.
1t Il quite possible that after the
change IN ownership OF the p. -"
takes place this month. that the "
+. management will throw the pub
lie off the scent by attacking
through the columns Of the paper
the defunet water front scheme.
The public will be expected to say.
Surely the Northern Pacific can
have no interest in the "P.-I. when
the railroad II attacking the rail-
roads own project. Then the aehem-
era expect to laugh I'm their sleeves.
Later. when the ". =. wants new
privileges IN the city or additional
legislation at Olympia, # viii have
n friend in the morning Newspaper.
which f. conducted in the interest
~ the people, don't-chu- know"
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REPUBLICANS TO
MEET AT CHICAGO

COLUMBUS. Dee. s-Herr are a
ffw - the days developments in the
political world that ean De stated as
having been fully decided upon ~
tie leaders u The Republican PARTY
IN TIE nation. 50 well az the state.
The man from whom the Infarfua-
lion comes cannot be given. bat il h.
- authentic that the statement.
can be made without qualification.
TIE ufst Republican national COM.
Nrntiau VIII be held IN June prob.
ably. In Chicago
The eaH faf THE meeting - the ma.
tionaI committee. g be held IN Waph.
lnEtan. December e. a which time
the date and place - tie convention
v I'll be decided ufga has been Issued
and the rrHiies from over hair ths
members indicates thar the aru il
toward Chicago. and that all - the
members head from favor June.
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WAR THREATENED
AMONG DRUGGISTS

Fer the last two Or three weeks tho
local druggists have been fearful u
trouble In their own ranks i, - hii
over a question Of prices on proprl-
etary articles, Rumors % rate.
cutting on the part q one or two Of
the downtown stores have created a
very uneasy feeling all around. for
cut In rates would BE- a serious
matter 20 the smaller stores
The Retail Drurxists Association
Of Seattle. has been formed with the
direct object IN view OF preventing
the threatened cut ard re-eatabiinh-
irg harmonious relations between
the members. The outlook Tor the
drug business In Seattle during the
coming winter Il excellent. provided
no Generalization Of prizes takes
place.
A week ago las, Thursday evening
meeting % the local druggists vas
held. and an organization effected.
Mr.. ". Dubos being elected presi-
dent. and Mr.. James Ciosson secre-
tary. During the last week Mr.
Dubhs appointed an arbitration COM
nittee. consisting - Nessrs. lie.
Harrington and f4arteIi
This might BE- termed a COMMITTEES
Of contingencies; q was 10 sstfi. any
grievances brough, before u BY mem
bers q the association and. In gen
eral. 10 prevent price-cuitlnR. or
anything else not In harmony with
the ethics % the drug business 4
well-attended association meeting
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Chief Reed Has
Returned.

Chief % Police Reed has turned
up Unexpectedly In Seattle this
morning after an absence Of nearly
"a month. lie was accompanied -.
his family.
The report has been current about
headquarters during the absence ~
the chief that q now chief was 70
take hold % the department and
that Mr.. Reed had gone East fpr tho
purpose Of seeking new location
When this matter was brought L.
ar. Reeds notice this morning BY
a star reporter. he said:
SO far AZ know there viii he no
change In the head of the police
force. expect 90 remain Reports
70 tho contrary are without foundn.
ton. I have been IN Iowa and Min
neaota and have had a good time
Seattle n doing better In police work
than either ~. Paul or Dca AfolnaR
and IL making more arrests. Ny
force IN in excellent shape and am
we'll satisfied with it
Notwithstanding chief Reed'a a.
surance that there h. no change
contemplated In the management Of
the Seattle police the fact remains
that the Generalization OF the force
has reached such an extreme point
that new head Of the department
IL regarded % one Of the certaintlrs
Of the near future. The town is not
merely wide open for gamblers. but
has become n rendezvous for thieves.
highwaymsn ana crooks 81 all de-
seriptions. n r. openly CHARGED and
not denied that certain high city Of
Metals are receiving handsome
'rake-onf' from tho Rnng In control
Of affairs and that this gang has aa-
cured by some means immunity
from police Interference.
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when George sheehan and ~,
Caswell, the chain gang superin-
teudsnts arrived they found the
brigade standing ready. The task
masters Immediately picked out ten
90 the ahlest prisoners
I have the rheumatism. said ono
OF the selected
And have been sick for months
complained another.
shut up" shouted shrehan. I'm
on 10 your game II doesn't So. Nv.
cry man has got to do his work
out YOU GO"
The ten martyrs, including several
thieves. Migrants and old drunkr,
slowly filed out Of the lookup into
the iati yard. where gigantic pile
OF wood loomed up before their as
teuiAhed eyes.
Tackle tt was the harsh com.
mRnd.
An old IrishmAn and a swede. tho
had been arrested for nshfinK sever
al days aKu. we're given the posts
% honor At the two saw bucks. with
the others % act as assistants and
the merry making Nas soon In pro-
gress. As the sawed sticks were
droppsd new ones were brought 20
takc their places and the job con
tlnued through the long drawn cut
hours Of the morning.
A. the gang perNpirsd and pulled
they really began to look like honest
men
when the noon hour came dinner
was gladly welcomed and the eity's
guests sat down With eager Ape
titles 10 their frugal hauquetr. A.
for JaiIsr Carbett. he expressed him
self veil satisfied with the new order
u things The prisoners said moth
ing upon the subject
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SUGAR BETS
IN OREGON
Tho Demand Was Far Greater
Than the Supply.

pENbtETON. Or. Dec. &c. W.
Nibley, one Of the chief owners Of
the La dfHude beet sugar factory. IL
here, lie gives some fgurea ruiat-
ms to tie operations Of the factory
Tor 1899, aud makes aome comments
on the subject Of raising beetH. which
he recommends To the farmers OF the
Inland Empire
Referring to the ending Of the sea.
sons run and tho conclusions Ia be
drawn therefrnm. Mr Nibley said
Figures previously printed have
almost without exception been mae
cufnte. The total output Of TIE fac
tory. as well nn the amount Of sugar
hertu delivered n the factory by the
farmers. has been exaggerated Tho
actual nEufea taken from the books
are.
Total number Of tons - sugar
heets delivered At the factory during
the season Of ika9. now closed. H..
200
rotai sacks u beet sugar manu-
featured during the season. g. 600
TOO pounds In the sack
Total toms Of heHfa delivered dur.
ing the season Of 1855. s.iss
Total aefea under cultivation IN
beeta during the pres nj year. slight
Is more than e.e0a. making an aver.
aEe II about ak TONS t. the acre.
These nsutes are accurate. a. J.
haftaa. Wha was In charlie % the
plant. aud Wha la here NIth me wilt
tel yuu They are GOD re- far as
iteY So. but Il Is essential 10 the
profitable operation II the concern
that Ne have ~ lees than ta.e00 tons
81 besta - grind in single year
Neuii Ike O. say that the Beats
sent from Weston. IN thla county.
nnai9ked the hIHheat percentage af
sugar - all that eame 80 ua ] make
this statement without reserve The
rataiug = SUGAR hHefa N.li tend to
diYfralfy farming This. az all well
Informed persons kHaa. vac Whai
made the great middle west 80
strong as II Il to-day
These are facts concerning witch
every farmer IN the Inland Empire
from the Columbia river - spokan,
should be acquainted especially fn
the state ~ Washington At Waiver.
- a factory he's been built and ali
furnish a market for the heets raIaei
up there. In TINE. II the Z fmsrH IN
this ioraiity SO into the growing -
sugar heefs they VII make il poe.
slhir some day n have erected IN
this county ur in WaIIa Waila. a Fac.
taTY. witch uiii AFFORD nearer mar.
act than the enc naW operating a,
la Graudr"
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horses for British Army

NEW YORK. Dec "a cana'gn-
msut - SEQ horses arrived in Jersey
city over the Erie railroad from the
West this morning " Hugo skral.
81 Capetawn. South Africa. bought
the horses and was In charge of
ttelr shipment across the country
Mr Skead refused % talk about tho
purchase OF the horses. but n BE- un-
drrttood that they were bought far
the British army la Africa Il u
said the animals VIII be used IN the
cavalry branch OF tho army u in.
vasion The horses viii be shipped
from Jersey city 60 CapetoWn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-05
CLOSE FIGHT
IN BALLARD

Today Haiiar'i II In the midst u =
municipal election. There - very
utfis excitement, Up 10 the hour u
going O. lsreeS. nearly uns-haif u
the votes had been east
The election vili undoubtedly he
very close No ore Ticket sill Be
elected. ~ very Few are voting
straight tickets Tn. Ercatszt hrht
seems 70 be between the Republican
numlnss for mayor. Capt. Thomas
Reed. and the Fusionisis' nominee
for mayor. u. u. Plata
At , o'clock the vote b. wards vas
a. follows
Firss ward. 40 register. isi voted.
Second ward. "a registered. iss
voted.
Third ward. isa registered. 50 yot-
ed
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British Columbia News.

GREENWOOD. n. g., bee. As
Illustrative Of the amount OF bust
meas done IN the city Of Greenwood
Tor tho FIRST month since the arrival
q the railway and the opening Of
the custom house. the nEuroa of tho
latter show the collections for the
month OF November 10 be o.. 800 ana
for inland revenue $500 Tor tie
same period, Freight receipts Of the
Canadian racinc railway at this
point were 500, 900, and the passenger
receipts average 500 day
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1899-12-05
Objects on Constitutional Grounds to
Enforced Labor for the City.
A NOVEL SCENE AT THE LOOKUP
Convicted Orators Protest in Vain 10 The Jailer
The Weary WiIIies Are Finally Co..
fronted by aPile Of UnsaWed Wood.

There was a strike among the ac-
credited members OF the chain ganE
this morning.
The prisoners fistiy refused 20 80
20 work and declared that they
would make their escape az the tirst
opportunity.
The first symptoms o. trouble ws,
discernihlc yesterday afternoon
when the chain gang was ordered on
duty for the first time, Several 90
the men were unwilling Co work and
SO notified the jailcr. but they went
forth 10 toll just the Same,
This morning the storm broke out
In all It's fury when the command 10
fall In" wa. given. The eighteen
prisoners stood shoulder 10 shoulder
In opposition 10 the TALLER and sworc
that they would never. no. neveri
one Weary while Of tho road. who
Is serving a term for vagrancy. act.
ed as spokesman for hts follow prls-
oners, and said.
We are prisoners and not slaves
II IL the duty ~ the city 20 keep
US In jail Nobody has authority 10
work ". We viii not BE- worked
You have our answer"
Those are our sentiments" called
iut an old drunk when the irst
speaker had flashed.
Jailer Corhstt's wrath rose quick
y 60 the dangerous pressure - 80
'ounds 10 the square inch. iIo rush
iFnong the ds~gruntied throng with
'ough words ard angry mirn.
"dct out ~ herei" he Numbered
Line up there 81 III break the head
4 every mothers son % you. III
eaeh you who's who In this jan"
The strikers were dumbf0unfed
md soon began 90 erawhsh. They
lined up"
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Sold His Body for IS Cents

CAIRO. H.. Dec San unusual
transaction took place here today be-
tween two citizens. whose names are
Withheld for obvious reasons one
sold his body % the other for the
sum of Is cents. the buyers 10 have
the privilege Of dlsposlnR Of 10 aa
he pleased after the death Of tho
seller. a regular contract was drawn
up, signed and witnessed. and the
cash paid over. The buyer says he
Will insist upon his right In the
premises when the other party to
the transaction dies,