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The morning call., 1891-11-02
BURIED ALIVE.
A Young Lady's Thrilling Experience in a
Coal Mine.

Young Lady's Thrilling Experience in a
Coal Mine.
A horrible accident occurred recently at
the Moostc Mine. near Scranton, Pa, by
which Mary Simmons, young lady of
Providence, was entombed. Miss Simmons
came here on visit, and 1t was proposed by
some Of the Slocumb family, with whom
she was visiting, that they would visit one
of the coal mines and see some of the pc
culiar underground openings.
The Moosic mine, which has been idle for
some time. was selected as the place of in
spection, as it was supposed by them to be
the least dangerous frcm the fact that 1t had
been idle.
In this sad mistake was made. After
they had proceeded into the mine for some
distance their course was changed. They
passed through door on the main gangWay,
and their guide failed to notice that they
were going into portion Of the mine which
long since had been abandoned.
After they had proceeded some distance
another door was reached. Here the party
stopped for few minutes to view their sur
roundings, and Miss Simmons, rnnoticed by
her companions, opened the door with the
intention of exploring inside She had
scar. ely gotten within the door when a ter
rible explosion occurred
All Of the party were thrown violently
against the RIB, )" and terrible conclusion,
whiri threw timbers out on the surface told
those without that violent explosion had
occurred. A rescuiDg party was at once
formed by the village folks, who FASTENED
into the mine. All Of the party, except Miss
Simmons, were found slightly injured in the
gangway. In the place where the door had
stood huge mass of coal was found. 1t
vas then discovered that fall had sur
cePded the explosion and Miss Simmons was
a prisoner. After some time spent in
sounding faint cries from within told
that the lady was still alive. An energetic
rescuing party from the village soon hast
ened TO the scene and at IL o'clock at night
they succeeded in reaching her. She was
rescued alive and nninjured. - Scranton
special to Cincinnati Enquirer.
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UNSUITABLE SHIPS.
An Invention Which May Revolu-
ti0nize Modern Navies.
Cellulcse as Backing for Armored War YES
sels-Tke New Cruisers to Be
Provided With It.

There is nothing new in the use of cotton
or vegetable fiber as a stoppage of bullets
and caunon-balls, for Andrew Jackson's
cotton bales at the New Orleans fight passed
into history
The idea is even older than this. for the
old Oriental trick of dividing slender cot
ton or linen fabric with stroke of sharp
scimeter is founded on the well-known re-
sistanee which the fibers oppose to the pas
sage of the steel.
But the invention which has recently at
tracted the attention of the United States
Government is based on discovery made
by an French naval officer that when pro-
jectlle penetrates target of vegetable fiber
or cellulose the holes Immediately close so
thoroughly as to exclude even water. The
applicability of the idea to iron-clad ships is
obvious. Ii a modern chilled steel shot
should penetrate the side of cruiser near
the water line such cruiser would still be
safe if the outer skin had eellulose filling
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THE DANES OBJECT.
EXCITED SOLDIERS,
Tug-of-War Feeling Running High at the
Preside.

Tug-of-War Feeling Running High at the
Presidio.
Little trace OF the ordinary Sunday dull
ness could be diseerned at the Preside
yesterday. Officers and privates alike threw
of their accustomed appearance of ennui,
and vigorously discussed the outcome of the
tug-of-war contest. The entire garrison
has tug-of-war ON the brain.
The general indignation regarding the
couduct of Sergeant Soyer, the displaced
leader Of the team. has in nowise abated.
The men aver with great positiveness that
he sold out to coterie OF the betting frater-
nifty, some placing the amount of his dis
honest earnings at $1,000.
Suyer could not be found at his quarters
yesterday. and it is openly stated without
contradiction that the depoSed captain has
skipped. 1t is said that kilograms have
been sent out in every direction, but no
cew to his whereabouts has yet been re-
ceiyed.
The members OF the team charge that in
addition to the money obtained from the
pool men Soyer has embezZled a large share
of the remuneration paid to him as captain
for the personal expenses of each man,
Loud and vehement are the threats made
against the absent Sergeant, and if he re-
turns it is probable that his angry accusers
will punish MIN with something harder
than words.
Great hopes are entertained of the ability
of George ). MiehliDg, the new leader, to
lead the soldier team to victory, and the
men OF the Preside are confident of secur-
ing the third and perhaps the second place
and purse. Ii Mel ling gratihes these hopes
it is reported that General Graham will pre-
sent him with $50 as personal donation
The commandment of the fort has also prom
ised twenty days leave of absence to each
member OF the team upon the conclusion of
the tournament
Both officers and men have been betting
heavily on their team They won during
the first few nights. but lost heavily when,
as they allege, Soyer sold out. Most of the
officers claim to have come out even, but it
is safe to assert that the privateS, with their
S13-a- month pay, have little wealth in sight
now. Everybody is going to see the final
contest, when all are sanguine of effeeting a
recoupment.
The regiment is composed of men of vari-
Gus naiionalities, but with very few excep-
tons all have loyalty supported the Preside
team. Among the exceptions was a partic-
ularly beligerent 1rishman. who had every
night consistently placed his money on the
team representing his native land.
After one OF the Irish victories he re-
turned to his quarters very jublant and very
drunk. His repeated declarations that "the
Irish team could outpull the American and
ali other crews We're made in no gentle
tones. As he commenced the offensive
statement for the fifth time the exasperated
members of his company turned on the
champion of Erin and administered such a
pummelng that the private has spent the
succeeding days on a cot at the hospital.
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M. j. SIMMONS, .aUCTloaEE9,

49, ILL. SELI lt.-MOfshQhs -
Tuesday. ..',.". s..i..,. november. D. 1891,
- Atll clock, A. NJ, at private residence
s so TURK STREET, NEAR FRANKLIN.
AlEof the Costly Parlor, Bed and Dining Room
Furniture; -Grand Rosewood Upright Steck
=. Plano, Fine French plate Mantel Mirrors,
Rich Odd Parlor Upholstery, Elegant Line
EpgraviDss, French Bronze Clocks and Or
naments. Fine Body Brussels: Carpets, Rugs,
ETC., -
F: ..CoMPRIsINu IN PART .
One ~ Octave 3-PedaE Steck Upright Piano. cost
s525. been In: use sbent one year; two large
:Freneh-plate Mahtel Mirrors: Cherry frame Sat
=. in Brecatelie Parlor Set; hand carved Walnut
frame Par or Set, in Old Gold Satin odd Parlor
Dtyans. Gilt Corner Chairs, Easy and Turkish
.. Chairs Onyx and Center and Bay: window Tables:
one Real French Brouze Clock and Side Brack
cts, cost $500; Fine Polished Eastern Walnut
Bedroom. sets, with Tennessee Marbles ana
=. French Bevel Mirrors. wardrobes and Folding
Beds TO-: match; Fine white-hsr Mattresses.
Down Feather Pillows and other bedding.
Lounges and Reclining Chairs Cherry and Oak
:. Bedroom Sers of the very newest designs: An
:tlque. Oak Plate-giass Front Folding Beds. Chit
foniers; walnut MatbIe-top Mirror-oack Side.
board: Extension: Table and Dining Chairs to
: match China. G ass and Silyerware; large Oak
Hall. Stand. with Maroon Leather Settee; Me
,aalrion Rafge'wth water back. and Porcelain
lined Fixtures complete =.
MOP 1T NJ. j. SIMMONS, Auctioneer.
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of armored battle ships will appear very
clearly from brief sketch of thu history
OF lronclads. The first serious attempt at
making such craft was by France in 1855.
when iive floating batteries, with FIVE
inches of armor, slenced the batteries of
Knburn in the Crmean war.
Next. Captain Cowper Coles, an English
man, brought out cupnla vessel the Lady
Nancy. In 1853 the French Government
built the ironclad La Glore, and almost i'm
mediately afterwards the English Govern
ment built the Warrior. Formidable as
these vessels were thought to be in their
day the Charleston would sink either of
them in half an hour.
England and France were hard at work
building more ironclads OF the broadside
type when the affair of the Merrimac and
the Monitor settled the fate Of wooden craft,
as it would seem, irrevocably, and gave a
new impulse to tie construction Of mont
tors and turret-ships. The whole of the
civilized world seemed bent on settling the
problem OF the penetration of impenetrable
armor by an irresistible gun.
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penetration by any ordinary gun when
packed in a thick layer behind the steel
plates of such cruiser as the Charleston.
1t needs but little consideration to show
that if the experiment is as entirely sue
cessful as it ought to be, an immense and
rapid addition to the American navy might
be made on emergency by simply furnish
ing cellulose backing TO the iron steamers
CT the mercantile marine.
The Cellulose Company has already been
organized with Alfred J. 0stheimer as Presi-
dent; William }. Ostheimer, Secretary and
Treasurer; Emanuel Cheneau, General
Manager.
The offices of the company are in Phila-
delphia and it has acquired control of the
French patent. As the port of San Fran
cisco is peculiarly well situated in regard to
imroriatiOns of cOcoanut huss ID fiber, it
may soon happen that new ustry viii
be located here also. The na|al depart
ments of Italy, Denmark, France and En-
gland are already taking hold of the inven-
ton so that a prodigious demand for
cocoanut husks is TO be looked for at an
early date.
How far the idea of an impermeable fiber
filling is like ly to reyolutionize the building
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Kee and Miss Ainsworth were at the Hotel
Vendome in Boston last week.
Mrs. Salle Gwin, Miss Maggie Gwin and
Mr.. Tom Gwin leave very shortly for their
old home in the South, and will remain
away for several months.
Mrs. p. MEG. Mclean was in New York
last week.
Miss Mae Whitney has returned to the
city after an absence of two years in Boston.
Mrs. I. b. McFarland is in Washington
and will soon return home.
Mrs. William /. Hunter has left for New
Y ork and will notreturn until January next.
Mrs. w. W. Montague has returned frcm
Santa Cruz.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Donnel have gone
to Portland, Oregon, for a month. On their
return they will reside during the winter
months at the Palace Hotel.
Captain aud Mrs. c. w. Seamans, accom-
panied by Miss May Seaman, arrived here
from Los Angeles few days ago to join
their daughter, Mrs. Clarence Barnes. Miss
Seamans will remain here a couple of
months and will then go to Boston to visit
her sister. Mrs. Barnes, who expects to re-
side there in future.
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Rapidly the iron-clads grew more and
more cumbrous, unwieldy and un seawOrthy !:
the guns more and more costly and of a
caliber that rendered them more and more
unmanageable. Ten and twelve inches of
armor were put on plates with thick back
ing OF leak or iron-wo0d to represent the
side Of An iron-clad.
just as the almor-plate men prIded them
selves on producing a target which defied
the heaviest ordnance, new gun with
chilled-steel shot was made which pepe-
trated the iron like pasteboard. Then the
naval constructors flew off at tangent to
steel cruisers Of high speed with only Two or
three inches Of steel armOr.
just when affairs we're at this stage the
ceilulose Idea came up. Exactly how much
there Is In it the world will soon know, but
in the meantime glance at the accompany
ing cuts Of armor-plates. broken or pene-
trated by modern projectiles, will show the
necessity of doing something to produce an
unsuitable shin.
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preston can be used. Fifteen years ago lie
started out as commercial traveller, and on
the flrst trip he took ont of Pittsburg the
boiler OF the engine blew un when they were
queer and fireman. Since then wrecks have
been to him like comrades always there
by his side. He can now show record of
siXty-fve disasters in which he has partici-
pated, aud in nineteen of these the loss of
lie mas been quite extensive, amounting to
ten or over in each case. In spite of his
rough experiences Mr. Vnsberg has pulled
out we'll. although he broke his arm on one
occasion, lost part of an ear On another, and
has been frequently cut and bruised. For
the las year and half he has ceased to be
drummer. and now conducts his own store
at Butfalo.-Newark journal.
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TOO BAD!
Washington Farmers Wiilfully Travel the
Highway to Ruin.

Washipgt Farmers Wiilfully Travel the
Highway to Ruin.
The Affections Of the farmers of this State
are not confined to having wheat crops that
pay for the farm in year. but it appears
that they have other troubles of similar
nature Here comes Mr.. Hedges Of King
County, for instance, with the announce
ment that he has three rows of red raspber
ries 1870 feet long that paid him S165 80 net
last year, or at the rate of $1,000 an acre.
Fourteen cherry trees paid S337. or n little
over S24 a tree, and Strawberries added
S62 81 to his income on seven rows 200 feet
long. This is bad enough, but q Palouse
farmer is also on the same high road to ruin,
which, according to the free traders, is be-
ing taken by all agriculturlsts, for he has
raised six peaches that weighed five pounds,
one of them being foot in circumference
and weighing Az ounces. Every paper in
the State bears evidence like these, that
farming does not pay in Washington and
that the farmers are nearly ruined.-Spo-
kane SDOk esman.
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or backing In fact, such ship would be
unsuitable and the thickness of the armOr
plating might be reduced TO minimum.
This is precisely the idea which is now be-
ing carried out by the Franco American
Cellulose Company Of Philadelphia. The
company has obtained wharf on the
Srhuylkill River, and is building large
plant with water front of $50 feet and
depth Of 80 feet which Will be in opera
ton in few weeks.
Four vessels are now being built FOR the
Government by the Cramps and two others
by the Union Iron Works of this city.
Pursuant TO instructions from the naval
Secretary lining of cellulOse five feet wide
and five feet deep Is TO be introduced into
all these vessels between the outer iron
casing and the inner shell of wood.
BY way of making start in the manu-
facture of the cellulose a cargo OF loo, Goo
cOacoaDut husks has been landed at Phila-
delphia. This is considered the best raw
material available, but it is well understood
that almost any vegetable fiber can be con
verted into cellulose by very simple chem
ical process.
Even the cocoa fiber itself. if soaked in
alum TO render il fre-proof, would resist
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STORAGE SALE
or Fine Furniture, Carpets and Bedding.
MI. SIMMONS, AUCTIONEER.

MONDAY. NOVEMBER 2, 1891. at ! l O'Clock A. NJ
at 1857 MARK EFT ST, BET. SIXTH AND SEW
ENTH, by order OF ths " est Coast Furniture Stor'
age Company, all of the Elegant ParlOr. ned and
Dining Room Furniture. Grand Rosewood Pianos
Large Maatet Mirrors. Engravlngs. Upright Mirror
front. Folding. Beds Rich Odd Upholstery, Satin
W indow pEaperies and Porteres, Body" Brussels
Nos. $751; 1902 and sos sold to pay advances and
charges. consisting in part Of: -Four Very Elegant
ParIQr Sets in satin brocatelle and other covers:
ParIor Sofas Dvans and Chairs OF the styles
Handsome Olyx and Cherry. Center rabies: Is
Eastern Walnut, Cherry aud OAK Bedroom Sets:
Best of Spring and White Hair Mattresses; Fine
Bahkets, Pillows and other Bedding: Walnut Ward
robes. Chifoniers; Bookcases; Pedestal Exsens
Tables, with Stdeboards and Chairs 10 match;
Lounges; Fine Ranges and. other household goods
of All KINDS NJ = SIMMONS, .Aurtipneer 1t.
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John d. Rockefeller. who has the largest
income of any man in America. has spent
the summer working on his Ohio farm, just
as if he was common laborer and doing
quite as much labor as any of his hired men.
He has done 1T in the pursuit OF health.
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PACIFIC HEIGHTs BUsIyFSS LOT:

E. line Of Polk ST.. $50 feet S OF Broadway. with
improvements-This locality is.fast being absorbed
for business: this property II improved with stores
and French flats, would pay well; street iu basat
blocks: suffer and Polk ST. cables: rents Si5; lot
QYl 2E.s
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The Sweetest Music.
There's music In the waterfall
And when the wind blows high;
There's music In the tossing boughs
That chafe AGAINST the sky-

IheTe's music IN Lie tossing b0ughS
That chafe against the sky.
There's music when the rain-drops come,
The lily's sweets 10 quan;
But none OF natures music is
SO sweet as Beauty's laugh.
But If dark. ugly teeth peep forth
(YoU always hope they WON'T,
Then Beauiy's laugh to cacking turns.
Beauty, buy SOZODONT.
Ask for Sozodont
II you want dentifrce--as you probably do
which will protect your teeth from decay and
render them white. SOZoDONT Is 10 vogue
with the professions which OF all others are called
upon TO display their teeth the most-to wilt, the
musical and dramatic. 1t Is especially attractive
with the fair sex, a portion OF the community
who make point OF looking attractive. The
breath Is rendered delightfully."- fragrant by So
Z0D0NT. which Is certainly desideratum to
persons Of fine tastes.
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MAGNIFICENT RESIDENCE LOTS. :.

Sw cor. OF. Hayes and Scott sts-Three elegant
business and residence lots fronting Alamo Square;
beautifully located for business and residences
purposes; lots all ready to build upon Hayes Is
already an established business ST.. examine thfs
property; lot 25xl00.
The morning call., 1891-11-02

Has Been In 65 Railroad Accidents.
George Vosherg, now at the Hoffman
House, New York, has the reputation of
being Railroad JONAH" If such an ex-
The morning call., 1891-11-02

Sound advice. II you have a bad cold invest %
cents in DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup
salvation OIL, the great paiu-eradicator, is first
class lnment. Keep irhandy. IS cents.
The morning call., 1891-11-02
PACIEIC HEIGHTS-EIEGANT g

PAClFlC HEEGHIS-ELEGANT CORNER.
SW. cor. Washington and Baker sts.-Eegant
business or residence corner in the fashionable
part OF those beautiful heights streets severed:
elegant surroundings; examine is for a home; 5
cable lines; lot Is a Tx 1858.
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The Magnificent Furniture Of 40 Rooms
0I6 20 O!sIH Ut VOII' oIIIoIOV VI Sau-
-. s1sE Va

Parior Suits in Walnut, Oak and select Maple:
SidebOarts, Extension Tables, wardrobes. Folding
beds Bed Lounges. Pillows, Comforters, Curtains,
Portieres Brussels and MOquette Carpets s as good
as new Ranges, Chtnaware, Kitchen Utensils and
any amount Of Ornaments, Paintings EngrayingS
and Brc-a- Brac.a -
Dealers attention is called to a special cohsgn-
ment OF new .Chlifoneres, Bureaus, three-quarter
Bedsteads. We ALSO anhoucethe sale OF Double
team Harness and Express Wagon; the owner has
been doing business of about 500 a month, bui.
is compelled 10 leave the City and has TO sell.
1t H. J. LEUTHOLTZ u co. AMetioileers.
The morning call., 1891-11-02
WESTERN ADDJTJoN RESIDENCE


e line (No. 1922 of Webster ST.. so feet 5, OF
O'Farreli-Two-story bay-wndow residence of s
rooms, bath laundry, etc; brick foundations street
In fine condition; Ellis and Geary st. cables; lot 25
by 80.
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At 10 O'Clock a. NJ. at our salesrooms. =
I17i-IIsIA Mission ST.. bet. eth and sth
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A pipe organ, valued at $500. was re-
Gently knocked down at a sale of unclaimed
freight at Topeka for $40.
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Sc cor. (threa-quarters 50-varal Kearny and
Vallejo sts.-Contsining houses stores etc.:
rental $l45 per month net; property always rented:
several car roads to property; lot SO % feet
kearny ST. by 1877 IS on Vallejo, and half 1875 In
depth
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MISSION STORE Am TENEMENT PROPERIY

W. line (No. 1909 Lyon ST.. so feet n. OF Geary-
Pretty home OF large rooms: bath crystal chan-
deliers: porcelain bath-tub: examine 1t: Geary.st.
cable; lot .25x 100. =.
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Sw. line (No. 1870 OF Langton ST., $50 feet NV.
of Harrison bet 7th and Sth-Front and rear build
ings: front contains store ana 3 rooms and
tenements of rooms above; rear building; a. A.
room tenement: Fois0m-st. cars; rents SiS; street
in basait blocks: Iot 25xS0
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AUCTION SALES.
n. ]. IEUTHOLTz & CO..
THIS. DAY.

Auctioneers am Commission Merchants.
alesroOm-1l71-11z1AM Mission ST.. net 18th and sth
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63S Market St., Opposite Palace Hotel.
PALATIAL RESIDENCE.

n. line (No. l424) of McAlster ST, 100 feet T. Of
Scott-ThiS elegant mansion comprises large and
grand reception hallway extending to the roof;
very large and eegant drawing-room; conservatory
off same: library and MUSHROOM: large and eiabor-
ate dining-room with permanent grand buffet but.
ler's pantry; servants room first floor elegant
family suite OF bedrooms and other large bed
rooms and other rooms, wooden and iiLen closets,
bathrooms, lavatores on second floor; large and
spacious bedrooms. servants room. trnnk-rooms,
spacious closets and lavatories. third floor: ONYX
ana elegant wood mantels throughout the house:
Kitchen, large pantry; store-room, furnace and
coal-r Dom i'll cemented basement: back stairs;
electric attachment throughout the house: rolling
blinds; heaters IN all prominent rooms; Solid brick
bedrooms on second story; grain and hay lplt ee-
giant grounds; fine walks cement front walk and
bulkhead; everything in first-class condition: this
Is an elegant home for gentlenan's family, or
would make beautiful club-rooms; magnificent lot.
lOex1S7 IS; for permission to examine the property
Obtain card from the anctnnears
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I. H 3. ROSENBERG, AUCTl1NEER.
THIS DAY
oFFICE-76. MISSION SrI; 2

Monday .....--...., ;...> N ovember g. 1891.
AT 10 o'clock A.; NJ, ON the premises,
WILL SELL WITHOUT RESERVE = -
THE ELEGANT FURNITURE OF "a ROOMS.
- At 1887 Post ST., corRerof Polk, -
The entire Furniture OF said Residence.
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For catalogue. terms, etc, inquire of
EASTON. ALDEtIDGE s. CO.,
63S Market st. Auctioneers.
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HANDSOME WESTERN ADDITION HOME.


w. line no. 5O5) of Devisadero ST. so feet n ;or
Fell modern 2-storY residence rooms bath
and Laundry; electric bells and lighters: brick
foundation street In bituminous rock; Hayes and
Omnibus cabies lot 25xl06.
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PROBATE SALE.
NATOMA ST.. BET. 1ST AND 2D-BUSINESs
ppnpEpTX


NV. limo NO 400 OF Natoma' ST.. All feet Sw
from Observation-Disclosures 2-story and basement build
ing; II rooms; rent $40; street in basalt blocks;
lot 3ix75..
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WEsTpRN anpITI0N RFSJnpNrE.

NV line mo. .56) of Natoina st.. 275 feet NE
OF 2d-Frame building OF 10 rooms: rent. $27
street In basalt blocks: lot 36x75 terms each of
the above cash. sub Jet to confirmation by Superior