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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

The mission of Messrs. Findlay, Darby and
Cushwa of Williamsport, Md, to tbs managers
Of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, with a view
to agreeing on some means for repairing the
canal and opening it to commerce from VIII
Transport to Cumberland, or to Darkey's Lock,
twenty-five miles east of there, seems to have
been failure. The management estimated the
necessary cost Of repairs at ESQ., 600, for which
no provision could be made except the sale Of
repair bonds, now deprecated to about ten
cents on the dollar. The committee offered to
take the whole burden of the management's
shoulders, repair the canal for s25,0OO, and
look to the resulting receipts for reimbursement
II allowed to operate it themselves, for they
believed that they could carry on business at
about half the expense which the company
required Their proposals were coldly received.
President Gambrill simply fell back upon the
assertion that the company had no power to
turn the canal over to any outside parties, and
no lawful way of raising money for repairs ex-
cept by the sale Of bonds. 1t was represented
to him that the repair of that section would as
sist the canal along its whole length; that, by
the time the repairs were made between Will
Transport and Georgetown a handsome sum
could be realized, under their plan, toward the
cost thereof, and that when the legislature had
achance to get at the subject and make some
provision to meet existing demands, the work
would be wen under way and a goodly share of
the required money in hand. But Mr. Gambril
was unmoved; and there seems to be no chance
to do anything now till the law-making power
can take hold of the matter in the old, expen-
sive, numbering way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20
GREAr SALE Or R1BBoSs

That July should be the busiest month in the yea,
seems ridiculous; but it is. far in the Ribbon
Department.
When you can get Ribbons Of Warranted Pure Silk
in all the desirable shades and in the latest Styles Al
NEARLY HALF PRICE. is it a wonder the Ribbon
trade is double what it was Last July.
Have you seen the 15c. Satin Moire Ribbons vortt
25c yards
And those wide 19c. Ribbons that are acknowledged
worth Csc. yard
Inc supply is still large, but SOS the demand
"nte Cream and Black will be scarce later Twill b
wise to supply yourself Monday
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

When New York sets about any piece of busi-
ness, however big II may be, she has the habit
of carrying IL out in a way that dumbfounds
the sleepy heads.-Nesc York Sun.
She has, indeed And not only does she
dumbfound the sleepy heads" but all the
world, besides. Examples are furnished in the
way she carried out her projected great exhibit
ton few years ago; in the way she has built the
Grant monument, and in the scandalous out
come Of the centennial celebration held there
last spring. Oh, yes. New York is "dumb-
founder from vayback.
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HEADouARrxHs Fon EMBRo1DERrEs.

That the Palais Royal il HEADQUARTERS for EN-.
broideries . comparison of variety qualities. and
prices viii demonstrate.
The Clearing Sale of Summer Goods Affects Embroid-
cries, even though they stin in season.
10 per cent OF the marked prices of the matchless
stock Of 45-in. skirting.. Empire and Directoire
styles with scalloped borders, several different de-
signs. at nearly all the following prices: 81, s15o.
s1 .6s, 81. &c. SO. s3. 6s. 81 s4.6s yard
HEMSTITCHED EMBRoIDERIEs ct 81 q yard.
45inch skirtns in Directoire style, also with tucks
and insertion Only i've pieces, and worth s1.35 Q
yard at the credit stores
II Also. see the Hemstitched skirtinss 1t sl25,
sl.35, sI6s. 81, o.. So, %. os and "a yard
REMNANTS of 45-inch Embroideries at half
REMNANTS of Marrow Embroideries at half
SWISS. Dotted and Figured, at only 25c yard.
,,. THE PALAIS ROYAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20
The Star Out of Town

THr EVENING SrAa will be sent by mail 10
any address In the United States or Canada
for such period as may be desired, at the
rate Of fifty cents per month. g. But al
such orders must Be accompanied By De money,
or ae paper cannot be senf, as no accosrsts are
Kept scsA Dal a4bscr,psons. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20
HE SALE o. Crows

Inc Clearing Sale brings the very best Gloves within
the reach of all.
Fo"hes Best English Silk Gloves reduced as follows
12-button Mousouetsires reduced from nj az 60
s1I9.
Csc ~
o-outton Mosquetaires. reduced from CSC to 75c
ABOVE prices are for the Black Gloves. Those
IN eoiors are reduced to ONLY SOC PAIR
The equally Celebrated Mlanese Silk Mitts ara cut
in price.
SIC Black Silk Jersey AIitts for Sic.
DOC Black Silk Jersey Mitts for 39c
Ioc Black Silk Jersey Mitts for SIC.
sH"Palais Royal" Kid Gloves down from Al sc n
oec PAIR Nothing wrong. but few missing sizes
This Is a clearing Sale IN FACT
,c...,,, THE PALAIS ROYAL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

This viii be known a. the year of foods
No corresponding period in modern history
probably, viii compare with the last two
months in the extent Of the damage wrought
BY water, through cloud bursts, broken dam,
and swollen streams.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

Mr.. George Shepard Page, of New Jersey,
who some years ago successfully carried our
black bass to England, for propagation there,
has recently taken to that country a large
number Of American birds, bobolinks, cardi-
mails, Baltimore orioles and nonpareils, which
have been liberated on English estates. These
are graceful and neighborly things to do, and
they suggest the propriety Of Mr. Page or
somebody else bringing to this country in return
some Of the song birds of England not now
known here. The nightingale, the sky lark,
the true robin red-breast, and the song black
bird for example, would add greatly to the list
OF feathered songsters in cur fields and forests,
and there Is every reason to believe that they
would all thrive and increase in the middle
and southeriy states, If introduced under
favorable conditions, and given a fair chance
In the start. In exchange for either one Of
them England may take back all her sparrows,
and we will throw in a couple OF ship loads OF
fervent thanks in addition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

Are not the war issues pretty well relocated
70 the background when we hear of abolitioniss
James Redpath living at Beauvoir as the guest
of Jefferson Dsvis2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

L PHILADELPHIA .SToRE.
CLOSE AT 6 Pm. SATURDAY AT9
JUST RECEIVED
Another lot Children's Flannel Waists
all sizes, to sell at 25 cts
One lot reduced from S5c to Soc
One lot Gamers Percale Waists Doc
One lot Mems Flannel Shirts, worth
Toe, to go at 45c.
One lot Mems Flannel Shirts, worth
S1.25, to go at 81
cprc,r One lot worth $3.50. TO 20 at 81 25
One lot Ladies' Low neck and Sleeve
less Gauze Vests, extra quality re.
duced from SOC. to 25c
One lot Childrens Low-neck and
Short Sleeves Fine Balbriggan Shirts
oarge size), reduced from 4Oc. and 43c
to 25c.
Gentlemen's Fine Nainsooks Shirts
and Drawers reduced from Soc. to :,Oc
Don't forget our Wool Challies. We
have reduced them from lSc. TO l21fc,
and al cheaper ones TO 614c.
full line OF Batistes at &c. and 121bc
French Ginshams reduced from 25c,
to zoe.
French Ginghams reduced from 2Oc
to l219c.
Mattings to go at cost.
CARHAKT 4 LEIDY,
1y2O CPS 9TH and 7O6 NV.
"OUR NATIONAL x PH3w Weir :. ,.,
4 he Mayhower, the Golden kod or some other
Buy Prang beautiful illustrated Booklet and cast
your vote on this interesting question.
c. c. PURsELL, Bookseller,
y2U 4lS 9th St NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

The legal rights of the two contestants for
the resurfacing of Pennsylvania avenue will
doubtless be justly settled by the courts, where
the question has been taken, but one cannot
help hoping that the contract will ultimately
be awarded to the party who does the best
work. There are asphalt pavements and
asphalt pavements, and the difference between
the good and the bad is q very wide one as
Washington knows, to its cost. Perhaps the
best example We have OF what a street pave
ment ought 10 be is the section laid in Vermont
avenue between H and I streets, and it is
greatly TO be regretted that more streets were
not 90 fortunate as to be thus favored. or
course such work costs more in the first in
stance than the coal-tar and spple-butter mush
that has been laid down in some Of the streets,
but it is far the cheapest in the end as the cost
Of repairing and comfort in use abundantly
demonstrate. While, therefore, the courts will
aim to do justice TO the rival firms, as they
should, it is yet to be hoped that the rights and
interest Of the public will be kept steadily in
view, and that it may have the benefits Of any
doubts that may arise in reaching a decision as
between the two parties to the suit
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F. F. 4 4 f. 4 + $:
r. ERR 90 II a I
Z o 90 7 "a a LIZ

The following Cream Wool Dress Goods WIN bear
comparison with the usual CSC. goods:
40-inch Cream Atwood Albstross at SOC.
4O-inch Cream Nuns Yelling at Soc
4o-inch Cream Atwood Cashmere 1t Soc.
40-inch Cream Soft Finish Serge at Soc.
Proportionatefy cheap the more expensive Wool
Dress Goods In fact such qualities for the prices
that the wise shopper viii be the early caller on
Monday
42-inch Cream Fine Wool Albatross. 6Sc
40-inch Cream English Diagonal Serge, CSC.
4o-inch Cream Silk Finish Henrietta. s5c.
45-inch Cream 8 ilk Finish Henrietta, CSC
40-inch Cream silk Warp Henrietta. CSC.
Monday viii probably see the last Of the Cream
China Silks At s1o piece-16 yards to piece Fifty
pieces here last Monday only eleven pieces at time Of
writing. Saturday, July 20, IL Am.
The best Qualities and patterns Of f2kc Ginghams
and Outing Cloths In the city. Told % . hundred
times this week
Do you fancy those Mohair Sicilians for Travelling
Dressess All colors here and only Soc yard.
THE PALAIs ROYAL
CONTINUED beloy)
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War Gun Paws Am.

Our departure from 7th street win soon take place
the handsome eightstory stone and iron building on
the corner Of 18th and r IN course Of construe-
ton wfr b. when finished Of the most complsts
business houses Of the kind in the city; With pressnt
stock of over $780, 900 worth of Carpets Furniture
and Upholstery F.brics of which NOT single dollars
worth win be taken into the new building. the Ques-
ton arises what shah be done with this stocki The
answer Is easy. To dispose quickly we must sell low
and this is what we propose to do.
On MONDAY MORNING. July 90. and continuing
throughout the week:
Parlor Suits. 1--WE pieces covered IN best SIX plushez
or French tapestries. s57 S5 per suit Cheap at 500
Solid Oak Chamber suits s22. Reduced from s35
Solid Oak Chamber Suits. ESQ. Reduced from e45
Solid Oak Chamber Suits s45. Reduced from s65
Solid Cherry Chamber Suits, eco Reduced from
SOC.
Solid walnut Chamber Suits. SEQ Reduced from
s145.
DO YOU NEED AN
Extension Table. Hat Trees Sideboard! or an Easy
CHART Writing Desks Office Table. II 3d. the prices
viii make you buy.
CARPETS CARPETS.
Best Body Brussels that were 81 .25. now 900.
Best Body Brussels that were sI1O now S5c
Best Body Brussels that were 81, now 75c.
Best Tapestry Brussels that were 81, now Csc
Best Tapestry Brussels that were $50, now 500.
Best ALI Wool Ingrains that were 75c., now SOC.
Medium Quality Ingrains that were Csc. now 45o.
RUGS RUGS RUGS
To close our large stock Of Bromley Smyrna z ues
we have concluded to close as follows:
400 Rugs that were 81 75. now 81 65.
800 $3.50, now g.. 50.
$50 S5, now $685.
100 $3.50. now a445
90 $40, now % 80.
In connection with above have determined to sell
our stock Of heavy Turcoman Curtains as viz:
IS reduced from SO.
$3.50 reduced from ala.
/ S12. 90 reduced from ago.
All Velvet and Moquette Ottomans, SOC
All 81 Table Linen at Csc.
All 81 so Upholstery Fabrics at 75c.
All 80 Lace Curtains at S1.5O.
All Patent Dado Window Shades 33c,
We will sell next week 5000 Kitchen Chairs at SC
100 Woven Wire Mattresses at 50 2 Hair Mattresses
40 pounds, $S. So; 100 Large Miter Rugs at 81.
In fact we will sell every Roll Carpet every stick Of
Furniture every piece Of Upholstery Goods regardless
OF cost, before We move into our new quarters 18th
and sts
Parties contemplating houseekeepins in the fall
would do well to buy of us now We must sell and do
not care very much what the goods are sold for.
JULIUS LANSBURGH
ty20 315 7th st. NV
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BARsA1xs In Fancy Hosr

BARGAINS In FANCY HosE.
Leather or Russell shades are the very latest From
Ian to the Deep Red Brown shade; in all about a
dozen shades. superior quality Ribbed Iisle Hoe
IN these fashionable shades only 45c PAIR
Inc Clearing Sale isclesrins out other Fancy Hose
II lively rate.
"hen Isn't there a throng of customers around the
tables for the combination lots,
THE Ice TABLE.
The 2oc. and 35c., and not o few pairs Of Fancy
nose that were &C. now ON the lac Tnble
Boot Pattern Hose. such shades as Nile Tan GRAY
and Electric, are combined with Black.
THE 2ec. TABLE
Ribbed Lisle Hose that Csc, but these ARE new
70 the 29c Table and won't stay long Plenty Of Ho.e
that we're fayorites At Soc pair are "a be hsd a o
THE 45o. TABLE.
The eems Of the first of the seasonparts Nove,t;s.
that have sold from 75c. TO also q pair The price
can't make them ugly Such Hose win look .uperior
even on . 45c. bargain table.
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
Continued below.D
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BETTER THAs You Exrrcr.

On MONDAY. JULY ~, thsrs ID % b special ME
Of Soc Cream Atwood Dress aooda Better qualities
than heretofore offered ss The price, snd therefore,
better thas you erpect.
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BRF 2 Z RRpIR + SIS SIS
BBB s = uup I 4 + ssss-
ty20 1911 ST. n W.
JULIUS LANsBURGH,
315 7th st. NV.

nUR 25 PER CENT DISCOUNT SALE CONTIN-
~ ues- We offer splendid opportunities to get
FINE SHOES FOR VERY LITTLE MONEY
49, JOHN f. LITTLE,
II 4.,o 9th st, NV
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RrsBos B.,.aA1xa
3inch Gros Grain. An silk RIBBON, satin stripe, In
white cream. and colors 25c yard; would be cheap
1t Soc.
THE BON MARcHE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

FRIDAY. JULY H. 1889.
NE" MAchhhEL! NEW MACKERELiI
NEW MACKEREL!!i
ELPHoNZo YoUNGs COMPANY are always first
to ofer new and seasonable suppliea
what in all the world can be mora palat.ble for
breakfast these hot mornings than NEW MACKERFTs
we have them-iust received to-day-not large, but
VERY FAT AND JUICY, and positively new fish-
this seasons catch. Don't eat old Mackerel when Won
can get the NEW, which always much sweeter aud
finer favored
IN All probability there is not genuine NEW Mack
erel IN Washington to-day outside of our stors
the few that we have already sold
ELPHoNzo YoUNos COMPANY.
42s NINTH STREET.
R:s-Don't forget that we are still making ~run.
on FLOUR and are Offering bargains In that line.
"Ao Exc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-20

Saturday is q good day to start of on q trip-and
good day to talk about it, We've got some interesting
news for you in the Travelling Bag lima We want to
quote you some prices nrst-then comment on the
qualites-weu surprise you.
THE IMITATION ALLIGATOR-CLUB BAG.
1oin Hin. 12in. 13in. lain.
eso 81. sll5. sLas. sLs5.
15in. 16in- 17in. Ism.
$3.50. sIeo. $40. also.
THE REAL GRAIN LEATHER CLUB-LINEN
1oin. lin 12in. 13h. 14in
s1.a5. $40. sloo. AIS. sieo.
15in- 1ein. Tin. Ism.
$500. saa5 $3.50. s2.75.
THE REAL GRAIN-LEATHER LINED-cLUB
10in. 12in. 14in. l6ir. 1sin.
also. $500 $3.50. saOo. $3.50.
REAL ALLIGATOR - DARK POLISHED SKIN
CLUB sHAPE-LEATHER LINED.
10in. lin. l2in. 13in l4in
$3.50. $500. $3.50. sa75. s4oO
l5in. 16in. lin 1sin.
$3.50. s475. s5.Oo a55o
If you know anything at all about satchel prices
you'll take in" at that these are vy loso just
think of genuine Alligator BAG leather lined full 10
inrL esI or q w
very long either-that much for an Alligator Card
Case. Give us half chance and wen level high prices
This is an instance You can't buy any such bag As
this anywhere else for the money What's true of the
Alligator is true Of the others We ouarantee them TO
be Of the durable Most people like the Club the
best We've the other leading shapes for those who
prefer them.
Trunks are another speciality with US. We've all
sizes and kinds in long string of quaties but even
the cheapest grade we can recommend-sioht strono
and coaanaodious-all Of them.
We've got beauties in Bathing Suits in Flannel
and Knit Jerseys They come in and two pieces
Plain Blue and White Striped and Dark Blue and Red
Striped 81 as for the lowest-but they're good Ones
They run up as high "a. Neglige Shirts. Crush
Hats Russell and Canvas shoes-au such that,1, helm
to make your stay peasant-weve rot At pr,ces tina,
Others can't crowd under.
SAKS AND COMPANY,
TOURISTS SUPPLIES,
SEVENTH STREET AND MARKET SPACE
ty2o
7 IFE-sIZE CRAYoN PORTRAITS TAUGHT IN
sary. ]. ". REYIoIDs, Artist se0es-
-.-O--M ooe I'm 81. NV.
7lS. AT COST. 710.
,,,
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GLOVES.
GLOVES.

Herr b yUr chance Tsfeta ana SIR Gloves in
colon and Blsck- They must Be soad. Think thsss
prices vim sen them.
25c. Ts6ets Gloves. Aack. Tnns. 0nya l5c.-
Csc Pure silk Gloves. Black and Tsns. lie.
400 Tsneta Gloves. Black and Coloss PC.
&c. Pure silk Gloves Black and Colors $50.
5sc. Pure sflk Gloves. TINS only. &c.
75c. Pure sik Gloves, Blacks, Tans Grays, Soc
25c. Pure siIk and Tadetta Misses Gloves. 15c.
9sc. Pure sih Gloves. Blacks only. &c.
THE BON NARCHE
THE BON MARcHR
TIE BON MARcHE,
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Johnson, GARNER & Co

Johnson. GARNER & Co
We have finished taking account Of stock and find
Goods, Challies Satteens, Ginghans &C, which we
have marked way down to close.
case beautiful lawns &C. Choice STYLES in French
satteens, 20 and 23c. Neglige Shirts, so. 75c, 81
Job in eentiemens half Hose, full regular made 15c
2 pair for 25c
JOHNSON, GARNER CO.,
je6-3m 636 Pa ave., south side near 9TH stnw
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SUMNER UsDrnwrAn To Go
The Clearing Sale Prices soon VIII make the Summer
Underwear scarce enough.
LADIES' DEPARTMENT..
Next Door No. l117 Penn sve.
Ice for the 25c vesta
35c for the SOC. vests
59c. for the 75c. Vests.
Csc. for the e1. 30 Vests.
Cotton, Lisle and SIX Vests In dozen different
styles for samples Of which see large center shov
window.
MEMS DEPARTMENT.
Near door 1ll9 Pennsyivanis ave-
25c. for the sos. Drawers
SIC. Tor the Soc. Shirts.
SOC. Tor thu 75c. Underwear
e1Good values ~ fun prices, = the window dsplay
WI shov.
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
4 LIsNER
12o Cor. Eth and pA svs
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TTNO STOUT PEOPLE.
Advice Free How To Reduce Weight without starva.
ton diet Information sealed on receipt of -four
stamps: %. LINTON, 10 Park Place, New York.
Jy2O-ti.th. satl2t
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-06-14

nEFAtLT having been made in the naymcnt
1of the sim of twelve hundred seventy.two
ana fiy-e;%ht one-hEndrcdi dollars Isl .S1a bs)
which IL camcd to lie due at the date Of this no.
delivered by Thomas II. Young and Katie NJ.
Young. his wife, 10 the Dakota Mortgage Lonn
Corporation. (now she Globe Investment Com.
pany) bearing date the Is, day of April, 1887,
recorded in the office Of the register OF deeds, in
and for the county Of Pembna and Territory OF
Dakota. OH the 5th day Of April A d. 1857 nj q m
O'Clock A. NJ. in book ~ Of mortgages. on pnSS
wv. ana no action or proceeding having been In
stituted at law or otherwise TO recover the debt
secured by said mortgage. or amy part thereof
Now. therefore notice is hereby given, thai Inv
virtue OF the power of sa.e contained in said
mortgage. and pursuant 10 the statute in such
case made and provided, the said mortgage will
Ill and conveyed by said mortgage io.wit: The
southeast quarter. sc qr] of section one mi in
township one hundred and sixty. [lG0l north OF
range number fity-lhree, 1871 west, Containing
according 10 the United States government snr.
vey thereof. in Pembnn county. and Terrjtoryn NJ
DAKOTA. with the Entertainments and npDurte,on.
ces; which sale will be made by the sheriff Of
fa1a county: Or by his authorized deputy. at the
front door the couit house in the CITY az Penn;
5ina, IN said county and Territory on the ioih
day of July 4. y. 1850. al 10 O'Clock in the fore
noon Of That day. at public auction. to the high.
es! D'ddcr Tor cash: 10 pay said debt aud inter:
est. and Tie taxes. if any on said premises. mud
one hundred dollars attorneys fees Ms sifnninted
" SAID mortgage in ease of foreclosure and the
disbursements allowed by law; subject TO re,
demplon nj any time within one year from the
day OF sale rs provided by INV
Dated Grand Forks. ID. Il. May 18TH 1889,
HE GLOBE INVESTMENT COMPANY succcssors
10 the Dakota Mortgage Loan Corporation, Mort.
gage. Willis a, JOY.
1850 Attorney for Mott-ngce, Grand Forks.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1889-06-14
RMS, 900 PER YEAR
FRIDAY. JUNE IA, 1859.
SCHOOL LANDS.

There are some people breaking OH
school lands in this county already.
Unless they can get crop this year
they stand poor show to get any.
thing next year, as the land will then
belong to the state and there is no
doubt that both the constitutional
convention and the legislature will
enact provisions by which the lands
can he sold and pell,aps rented.
There is some discussion rs to the
best way of disposlng of the lands.
In the act allowing us statehood, the
price OF the lands is fixed ut not less
than $>lo per acre. If this is constru.
ell To mean that 10 land shall be sold
at less figures. it is safe to say that
there is some that never will he sold.
Even at an average figure, ten dollars
is rather high, judging from Mime.
sofa school lands, which are sold to
the highest bidder, but not less than
at an appraised value previously fixed,
which sales have so far netted the
state if we remember rightly, an aver.
age of about seven dollars per acre.
The same congressional act allows
our state to lease the lands under
legislative restrictions for terms not
five years and not more
than one section to a person.
1t will be the duty of the legisla.
turc to enact statutes governing the
sale and lease OF these lands and it is
probable that the constitution will
contain some general restrictions
on the subject. but there is little
louht thai these will take such form
Us will allow an immediate and pub.
lie competition for the lease of all and
for the sale of some of the more valu.
able lands.
That ut least the rent may be avail.
able as soon us possible. and thereby
to some extent relieve the excessive
taxation, of which school taxes form
The heaviest burden. is the hearty de.
sire of every ratc-paycr.