davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning call., 1890-05-10

William J. Dingee, Oakland, and Easton, e.
bridge g. Co., San Francisco, will offer at public
auction on Saturday, 18th inst. at O'clock in
the afternoon, on the grounds, corner of Four
ieenth and Wood Streets tbli ty seven choice lots
on very easy terms of payment. The property is
curbed and severed, with Wood street macada-
miZed. new cable system viii shortly be ex-
tended from Twelfth street along Wood street 10
the new ferry, that The location offers induce
ment 10 the Investor and TO those who are In
search OF desirable property for homes, on long
credit and low rates OF Interest II is desired
that an examination OF II be made before the day
OF sale.
Woodward & Merrill, Oakland, and F,
Boegle Co., san Francisco. announce that
they will sell at public auction 10 the highest
bidder. on Saturday, 17th inst, at 2 O'clock in
tue afternoon, on the grounds, sixty lots situated
In the Golden Gate tract THIS piece Of land is
and trains run half-hou.ly 10 San Francisco IL
Is surrounded by handsome homes aud other
advantages, ana is particularly well situated to
admit OF a thorough system OF drainage, An In.
spection OF II should be made before the day of
sale, the terms OF payment are unusually
favorable.
E. +. Vandercook g. Co., Oakland, are now
Offering one-acre lots In the we'll known Kings
land Tract. Brooklyn Township on the best Of
terms, and only per cent interest on deferred
payments. One OF these lots eau be secured at
the ordinary price which Is usually paid for a
small town lot aud from this suburb Oakland is
reached In ten minutes aud San Francisco In
forty-1ve minutes. All these pieces OF land have
good fr0ntages aud are well drained. The land
fruits.
Clough & Baker, also OF Oakland. have sub
divided the Mathews tract, Berkeley. into lots
which they are now offering 10 The public at the
remarkably low figure Of $3.50 each; $40 IN cash
anu Inc balance In monthly payments OF $40
with interest al the rate Of per cent per annum.
IL Is claimed that these lots are well worth the
money asked, ana VIII advance 10 value with the
improvements which will shortly be made In that
neighb0rho0d.
The morning call., 1890-05-10

The Judiciary Committee of the Super
yisors yesterday referred the claim of L.. FL.
Pike to the Finance Committee, upon the
statement of City and County Attorney
Flournoy that it had authorized his en-
ployment. Pike is a Washington attorney,
and asks $1,000 for services for the city in
the Dougherty case, before the United
States Supreme Court. Mr.. Flournoy be-
lieves that 500 is a sufficient fee,
The morning call., 1890-05-10
Park Music.
Park Music.
The following music will be rendered in
the mark this and to-morrnw q ftarpoou.
He Hnsa nPuIi.n

John Peters, who, it is alleged by the DO
lice, belongs to the class of Migrants who
live off the earnings of fallen women, was
arrested on charge of vagrancy March 9Th
last. He said he had enough influence with
the courts to save himself, and his case has
since been continued on flimsy excuses
Yesterday he swore that lie had opened a
saloon at JOG O'Farrell street, and in conse-
quence of this Judge Xix released him ON
probation of one month.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
Lured to Her Ruin.

Alfred Roth, employed in Kohler & Froh-
ling's wine cellers, was arrested yesterday
on complaint of Rosalie Ross, young girl.
who accuses him of betra ying her. She ar
rived in this city about eighteen months
ago from Switzerland, and shortly after
ward met Roth, who she claims. promised
to marry her. Roth had not been long in
prison when he announced his willingness
to keep his promise. and will be given an
opportunity to do SO to-day.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
Taken to the Coun,v Jan.

Charles and Julia Chase were married on
June 10, 1887, but he deserted In September
following. Mrs. Chase was granted by the
court $50 month pending the suit, for the
support of herself and child. The pay
ments were stopped five months ago, and
yesterday Judge Hunt committed Chase to
of court
The morning call., 1890-05-10

Charles Mcintyre, a laborer, at 500 How
ard street, who beat his wife repeatedly,
was sentenced yesterday by Judge Rix to
ninety days imprisonment in the House of
Correction. He sought to excuse his action
by telling the Judge that he never beat his
wife when sober, but as the wife added that
he is more often drunk than sober, the ex-
cuSe was not accepted
The morning call., 1890-05-10
LADIES' SPRING JACKETS!
f. $500

at $500.
LADIES JACKETS made of fine broad
cloth or twilled summer clothing, leg
O. mutton sleeves, rolling collar, in all
the spring shades, tan, copper, hunters
green, Damascus, navy blue, worth
IS so, will be offered at So.
at $3.50.
LADIES JACKETS of fine broadcloth,
imitation vest, revere down the entire
front. standing collar, plain or leg o.
mutton sleeves, trimmed with fancy
braid, also made with revere collar,
fastened with one large button, spring
colors, Russian gray, navy blue, mode,
myrtle green, worth S12 so, on sale at
81 so.
The morning call., 1890-05-10

On application Of Wetmore Brothers and
others Judge Coffey yesterday declined to
confirm the recent sale at auction of certain
property OF the estate Of Michael Lalders.
and another must follow One piece OF
property involved Is on Bush street and
another on Folsom. The sale was annulled
because Of certain errors In Its form.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
REAL ESTATE.
Review of the Condition During
the Past Week.
Mortgages and Releases During the First
Quarter Of the Ysar-Property Bought
and sold-0Akland Notes.

The necessity for making the debit and credit
sides Of the public real estate ledger balance to
reasonable degree was alluded TO last week In
the real estate review In these columns. II was
urged that no undue advantage OF long credits
must be TAKEN whereby the present prosperity
OF The market would be either hampered or re-
tarded. ANY unhealthy boom must be avoided,
nor must the Constable be outrun.
In other words 1t was contended that the equi-
Hbrium as between money borrowed and money
repaid, as between, in fact, mortgages and re-
leases, must be maintained as scrupuously in
the future as 1t has been in the past 1t will be
specially valuable and certainly reassurIng, to
glance for one moment at The movements in
these directions, as well for the guidance of ex.
cessive optmsts as Tor the consolation of over
nervous pesSimistS.
The mortgages and releases filed for the sew
eral months OF January, February, March and
April compare as follows:
The morning call., 1890-05-10
Denied without p,e,ua,c,.

Andre Potentini of the Poodle Dog Res
taurant moved for an order yesterday re-
ducing the amount of the monthly alimony
of 500, which he has to pay his wife pend
ing the determination OF their divorce suit.
The morning call., 1890-05-10

He testified that she had ruined his bust
ness by creating frequent Disturbances, and
that she had boosted that she intended to
force him to become waiter again. Judge
Shafter refused to grant the motion, but
gave Potentini permission to renew 1t az
soma fntura Tina
The morning call., 1890-05-10
Young Hu, panraxad.

Judge Joaehimsen committed Josephine
Berry, girl II years of age, to the Indus
trial School yesterday. Josephine had been
in the Magdalen Asylum for two years.
When quite a child she ran away from San
Jose with colored man, and had of late
been living with negro in a notorious
lodging-hOuse on Fourth street.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
SENT HON 6.
Trophies of Victory Returned to
This City.

A most unusual occurrence is just reported from
missouri There was nothing startling In the fact
that four letters were received the same day. but
the interesting feature that two from
brothers and the other two from mother and
daughter. People often marvel at the strong single
testimonials Joys Vegetable Sarsaparia draws out.
but In these instances TWO in the family tried
II and BOTH received relief. The letters were for
warded to this city. and we herewith present two.
and viii publish the other two next week. C. X.
cas- writes from the Laclede Building st. Louis,
April 9th:
Noticing on the labels that You wish the state
ments OF people who taking joys Vegetable
sarsaparilla, will say that never used re medy
that acted so nicely upon the stomach and bowels.
II is not purgative but has a natural action that
is materially influencing the indigestion with which
i am troubled"
l.. c. Lucas also incoses note in the letter,
which says:
~ also have been taking 1t. and have to add that
Tor indigestion and the usual acc ompan ying sick
headaches never found remedy that seems to
move the cause ehectuaily."
The morning call., 1890-05-10
DRY GOODS.
SPECIAL SATURDAY BARGAINS
=FRoM oUR=
Great Cloak Department \

We respectfully invite attention to the following SPECIAL
EXTRAORDINARY VALUES which will be OFFERED TO-DAY
great Cloak Department. where showing
most varied and complete collection of LADIES' MISSES
CHILDRENS OUTER GARMENTS imported to this city,
The morning call., 1890-05-10
LADIES' PEASANTS.

at $500.
LADIES' PEASANTS, in fine quality of
French cloaking, all wool, in very rich
plaids, finished at neck with ribbon,
worth $40, will be offered at So each.
at $3.50.
LADIES PEASANTS. in fine quality of
French cloaking, all wool, in very rich
stripes and plaids, and also In fine
quality of broadcloth, in all the new
shades-navy, tan, black, myrtle, brown
and French gray-fnished at neck with
ribbon, worth S12 80, will be offered at
81 90 each.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
SEALETTE PLUSH WRAPS.

AT $4,000.
LADIES' SEALETTE WRAPS, long tabs,
cape backs, trimmed all around with
sealette drop fringe, reduced from $50
to $50 each.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
Gents and Boys Shoes Reduced In Proportion

We have the largest variety of La
dies Low Shoes and Slippers to select
from.
Just reeeived-A carload of all kinds
of Colored Shoes for summer wear.
When you can't get fitted elsewhere
go to NOLAN SONS. You can always
get fitted there, as we have the largest
store and the largest stock to select
from.
Sole Agents for Norman & BENEFITS
Celebrated Sporting Shoes for the Pa
cifc Coast.
SEND FOR OUR REDUCED PRICE LIST.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.
PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIPS C

DISPATCH STEAMERS FROM SAN k>sa
~ Francisco for ports in Alaska A. NJ, ssSf&
March II, April D. 20, May o, 20 80, June 4, a. 10
29.
A. M March T. IL, l6 ~ 26, 81, April and May 5.
10, Is. 20. 70. 30, June 4, 9, IA, 10, "a. 80
For Eureka, Humboldt Bay Wednesdays, 9 A. NJ
For Mendocino, Fort Bragg. etc. Mondays and
Thursdays 4 p. NJ.
For Santa Ana, Los Angeles, and all way ports
every fourth day, Al
For San Diego, stopping only at Los Angeles, Santa
Barbara and San Luis obispo, every fourth daT ut
IL A.. NJ.
For ports In Mexico. 25th OF each month.
Ticket Once-2l4 Montgomery street.
GoODALL PERKINS y Co. General Agents,
se3O 10 Market street San Francisco
The morning call., 1890-05-10
None Genuine without our
i Horseshoe Trade Mark
n @ . D ]
4 SA "A bHNoiANM
e VMMsA CO, W
81 EM Veg $50
Wow : s0as ,
SPOT CASH
Price List.

Ladies' Fine Dongola Kid Button Boots. heel
or spring .................,.....S2 50
Ladies' Fine French Kid Button Boots $1,000. son
Ladies' Extra Fine French Kid Button Boots
The same quality sold all over for So.
Ladies' Fine French Kid Button Boots patent
leather So
Ladies' Extra Fine French Kid Button Boots
stitched edges. Waukenphast Bottom 40
Ladies' Extra Fine French Kid Button Boots
London toe, french Kid tip, waukenphast
bottom, stitched edges Observation-Disclosures. 4 sa
Ladies' Extra Fine French Kid Button Boot
Diamond patent-leather tin. ..... ............ 60
Ladies' Extra Fine French Kid Button Boot
spring heels ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 90
Ladies' Extra Fine French Kid Button Boot,
foxea all around, square toe, patent-Ieathee
tips, the latest style out ........,.,........5 90
The morning call., 1890-05-10
SEALETTE PLUSH JACKETS

AT 600.
LADIES' CLOSE-FITTING SEALETTE
PLUSH JACKETS, real London-dyed,
satin-lined, lap-back and handsomely
finished with sealskin ornaments on
front, worth $780, will be offered at SIS
each.
The morning call., 1890-05-10
FOR PORTLAND & ASTORIA, OREGON

THE UNION PACIFIC RAILWAY xS-4
Ocean Division-and PACIFIC COAST fSkESY
STEAMSHIP COMPANY will dispatch from Spear
street Wharf, at 10 for the above ports one OF
their Al iron steamships,
STATE OF CALIFORNlA-May g. 20, June /, 13,
25, July Z, 10. 81.
CoLuMBIA-May 4. Is, %, June 8, 81, July g..
10. 81.
OREGON-May H. "a, June 5. II, 90. July i, %.
Connecting via Portland with the Northern Pacific
Railroad, Oregon Short Line and other dlvergng
lines. for all points in Oregon Washington,
British Columbia. Alaska, Idaho. Montana,
Dakota, Utah, Wyoming, Yellowstone Park. and all
points East and South and to Europe
Fare to Portland-Cabin SIS; Storage, IS: round
trip, cabin, $50.
Ticket ofices-1 and 214 Montgomery street.
GOODALL PERKINS u CO. General Agents,
mr2S 10 Market street, San Francisco
The morning call., 1890-05-10
ANCHOR LINE.

Atlantic Express Service.
LIVERPOOL via QUEENSTOWN.
Steamship CITY OF ROME" from New York
SATURDAY, May 81, June %, July 20, Aug 81.
Saloon passage, $50 to SiG0, Second-clsss, $50.
GLASGOW SERVICE.
Steamers every Saturday from New York to
GLASGOW and LONDONDERRY,
Cabin passage to Glasgow, Londonderry Liverpool
$50 and $50. Second-class $50.
Steerage passage, either Service SEQ.
Saloon Excursion Tickets at Reduced Rates.
Travellers Circular Letters of Credit and Drafts
for any Amount issued at lowest current rates.
For Books of Tours, tickets further Information
Apply TO HENDERSON BROTHERS, New York,
or GEORGE w. FLETCHER, 613 Market ST.: or T.
d. MCKAY. 30 Montgomery St: or }. +. FUGAZZI
Co. Montgomery ave-. San Francisco. GEO.
b. SEAMAN, 1918 Broadway, Oakland. mr24 emo
The morning call., 1890-05-10
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NHE COMPANf'S SlEAMERS WILL x3sA
i salt <k&6S
FOR NEW YORK. VIA PANAMA,
s. s. CITY OF NEW YORK. Tuesday. May 9Th. at
O'Clock NJ, taking freight and passengers direct
for Mazatlan, San Bias Manzanillo, Acapulco, Cham
peric0. San Jose de Guatemala, La Libertad and
Panama. and via Acapulco for all lower Mexican
and Central American ports.
FOR HONG KONG VIA YOKOHAMA.
CHINA........... Wednesday, May 21st, at p
CITY OF PEKlNG (via Honouu). ..............
...................Sa Saturday, June 14th at 5 2. "
CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO. Tuesday. July g. p. NJ.
Round trip tickets to Yokohama and return 1t
reduced rates.
For freight or passage apply at the ofice. corner
First and Brannan streets
WILLIAMS, DIMOND & CO., Agents.
del6tf GEORGE II. RICE, Traffic Manager.
The morning call., 1890-05-10

the WEEKLY GALL is a most 40.
ceptabla present to send to
your friends in any locality
ST. IS a year. postpaid.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17
w. F. BOOTHE.
III Market Street, Wilmington,
141G Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
ol1Y couNcll,s SESSION.
MIR. Beals Presents a New Ordinance.
Various Reports Read.


City Council met in regular session
last evening. The Finance COMMITTEES
presented a report asking that the sum
Of II 81 be refunded to John II Chap
man, and s17i to Michael Kane for over
paid taxes The report was adopted.
The Police Committee presented re-
port recommending that the bill OF Chief
swiggett Of $50 90, for feeding prisoners
be paid The report was adopted.
City Treasurer Griffith reported the
balance Ia bank. TO current expenses.
! $i29 S62.79 special, $12 $40 SO; total,
| $142, UO7 Al. City Auditor Mitchell re-
ported having examined the city
treasurer accounts and found them COR
rect.
City Treasurer Griffith reported the
receipt from r. p Moody, $650; j. y.
Meal y, $400; Edmund J. Moody, 'Jr.s
$500.
A communication was received from
Clerk of the Market Smeltz, saying that
he had forgotten make report Of the
inspection Of meat in his regular report,
but would now make 1t. The report
showed that all meat inspected was Of
good quality. The report was adopted
A communication was received from
| Hawkins & Co, asking for the return Of
$OOc oVerpald taxes. Ire comm unlcn-
tion was referred TO the Finance Com
mittee
On motion OF Mr., Baugh an order was
directed TO be drawn for IS, 691 so in
favor Of the Board of Education, this
being the regular monthly appropriation
bid was received from Thomas Sher-
win 4 Son for furnishing 1000 firemen's
badges The firm agreed to do the work
referred TO the Fire Committee The
badges will be Of silver plate, having the
number Of the company and whining
ton Fire Department engraved on them
Mr.. Bsale presented an ordinance en-
titled IAN ordinance TO amend an ordi-
nance entitled an ordinance governing
the payment Of bills by Council" which
after being read twice, was referred to
the Law Committee Council adjourned.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17
- ANNlveRsARY ceLEsRATIoN.
Ashury Church Members Celebrate the
t1OIst BIrthday ef Their Chnrch.

Asbury Church Members Celebrate the
t1O1st Birthday ef Their Church.
The Ashury M. E. Church celebrated
it's 101st anniversary yesterday. Appro
pirate and commemorative services have
be, held during the week and yesterday
afternoon several interesting and instruc-
tive papers were read on the history OF
the church during the first year Of the
second century Of its existence.
The first paper read was history of
the church by the pastor, Rev. John b.
O. Hanna, in which be reviewed their
progress for the year, which he said WAS
altogether satisfactory. A history OF
the Sunday school was then read by Miss
Sallie r Shaw. T. B. Ridgeway read
an instructive paper on the history Of
the Christian Endeavor Society in whtca
he reviewed the excellent work done oy
it during the year. Their member.
ship had Increased from twenty-five 20
142 and the amount in the treasury was
SAG "A. while they did much by their
donations to alleviate the distress OF taa
Johnstown and yellow fever sufferers
A paper was also prepared on the For
eign Missionary societies, but was not
read. Miss Annie Ferra read paper ON
the Women's Home Missionary societies
and Miss May Welsh read another on
the Murray Band. A good paper As
also read by Miss Maria Floyd on King .
Daughters and a paper on the LADIES'
Aid Society was prepared but not read
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

Jefferson Lodge, No 2. 1. o. O. #.
gave q plestant entertainment In $
rooms at Third and King streets, to tha
Patriarchs militant, No. l of Kentou.
Del After the exercises the party ad-
iourned to a side room, where an excel
lent lunch was served The following
program was given: Opening ode; ex-
hibition drill, Canton Delaware; prayer.
chaplain; music, orchestra; recitation.
Miss Hettie Pawley selection, quartette; {;
address, P. @. @. Bordrer; Instrumental /
solo, Elwood Stout recitation. Artemus
Bartlett; address, grand master recita-
tion. Miss Hettie Pawley; selection.
quartette; recitation. Artemus Bartlett {
closing ode,
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

KINGSTON, N. Y, Oct Thames Nor
rissey, living near here, while under the
influence of liquor, set fire to the bed on
which his brother was sleeping, badly burn
ing his entire side. His condition is criti-
cal and fatal results are feared. Morrissey
was arrested and placed in Jail.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

BELLEvILLE, Ont, Oct. 17.-In the second
heat Of a running race here, the horse
Eulidia, owned by Patrick Mclaughlin,
Of Kingston, Ont, fell and broke one OF
her hind legs. Her jockey, James An
drews, of Kingston, was thrown on his
head and instantly killed. The horse was
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17
rhov Blame tho sIcKinley Bm.

GLASGOW, Oct. 1.-THE Messrs Merry,
one Of the largest muslin and calico firms
in Glasgow, have failed Their liabilities
ara very large, but the exact amount is not
yet stated. The trade ascribe the failure
to the effects Of the Mckinley bill
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17
CRY RUINEs sDIREornRT.
Bakers.

BAkerS-
J. BARKLEY & BROS. co, 4th and French.
Ny. q j. LANG, Firth and French streets.
PAUL q. SNYDER, 1l3 West Eighth street.
NJ j. WEYL; No. 7 East Second street.
CHARLES YE1TER. II East Fourth street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17
PIANOS, "a Gents Per Day.
ORGANS, II Cents Per rsy.

Can you beat this for accommoda-
ton?
If you don't find in the Whining
ton branch what you want they vii
cheerfully send for article desired
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

ARTISANS SAVINGS BANK 502 Market st.
CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK, 9TH q arket
EQUITABLE GUARANTEE AND TRUST
COMPANY. No. 637 Market street.
FARMERS BANK OF DELAWARE. North
east corner Third and Market streets
FIRST MA rIONAL BANK, Northeast cor
ner Fifth and Market streets
NATIONAL BANK OF DEL~ WARE, \. f.
corner sixth and Market streets.
NATIONAL BANK OF WILMINGTON
AND BRANDYWINE. Accounts SOLICITED
private safe deposit boxes for rent; North
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE DEPOSIT
COMPANY. No. 6l9 Market street.
UNION NATIONAL BANK sos Market 81.
WHINING TON SAYINGS FUND SOCIETY,
So oltheast corner Ninth and Market streets
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

While these Pianos are usually
bought by the musician and tie
wealthy, who can afford such a
Piano, still you will find plenty Of
goods from $3.50 to $3.50.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17
Dentistry.
DR.. n. c HONEYWELL. 7a3 Market street
Funeral Directors.

JOHN A. q ANNON, 10l1s West sixth street.
JAMES ]. FOX. No. l12 Vest Seventh street.
JOHNSON a b U hill, 207 Market street
THOMAS MITCHELL, M. 4i2 King street
JOHN NJ. SHIPPERS. 20 Wet Seventh street
j. a WILSON. 40. hlh King streeL
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

j. BARKLEY & BROS. co .4th and French.
w G F4RRA, No. Sl7 Market street.
d. SAVILLE, No. s0l Market street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

Batter. Cheese. Eggs, Etc.
w. H. MCCARTHY 81 to 81 3rd st. Mark et
Carpetings.
G.. WORRELL. Corner Fifth and Shipley st
China, Glassware aud CrockerY.
MRS. A. r. FRiES. No. 6l9 King street
1 LEWIS ROW, No. 4l3 King street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

CHARLES WARNER co. Foot Of Market.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

Harness and Horse Goods.
J. Q. PARKER. wholesale & retail, Az Shipley
Harness, Trunks and Bags.
J A @ INNER. No. East Fourth street
hatTers.
RUMFORD BROs No An4 Ma~kat street
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

p. ALMOND q co, 72l Market street.
BRA DWAY 81 MILLER. King ant Eighth.
w e. FRANK. No. 500 King street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-10-17

WILLIAM ALsESTzgs. ~ Market street
The Big Stone post. (Big Stone Gap, Va.) 1890-1892, 1890-08-15
BIG STONE GAP, VA. FRIDAY, AUGUST Is. 1890.

the requirements of collecting this tax. 1t
is probable thata considerable amount OF
nacadas:izing will he done.
The Improvement Company's bridge
over Powell's River Mt E. 9Th street, in to
he built ut once.
Several church buildings are being put
into shape for contracts, some very hand
some ones are spoken OF and will no doubt
materializo The City Hall is being agi-
ted Contracts have been. or arc being.
LET for.' great numbered residences, many
of them large and elegant. There are
several hne blocks Of business house UNI
der discussion. some Of which are ut the
poin, Of contract. and are ali to be large,
and substantial brick and stone buildings.
Our Building and Inv e>incnr Company
has its arrangements about completed to
enter upon the building OF from one to
three hundred tenement cottages.
Altogether there is IL much more healthy
and hearty tone among our citizens The
spirit of improvement is in the air, and be-.
fore the winter months. we shall have in
this valley of surprising beauty, abundant
evidences that the restless and rcsistless
tide has set in which is 70 make here
mighty and commercial city. nTi.