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Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE.

CALIFORNIA BANK, A CORPORATION,
" plaintiff, VS.. H. G., Meyer, defendant.
Sheriffs sale No. Is, ,14S.
Order of sale and decree of foreclosure and
sale.
Under and by virtue of an order of sale and
decree of foreclosure and sale, issued out OF
geles, OF the State of California on the 18th day
of May, A. d. 1891, in the above entitled
action, wherein California Bank, a corporation,
the above named plaintiff, obtained Judgment
G. Meyer defendant, on the 9th day of May, A.
D. 1891, for the sum of $771.3O, lawful money
of the United States which said decree was, on
the 9th day of May, A. d. 1591, recorded in
am commanded to sell all that certain lot,
piece or parcel of land situate, lying and being
in the city of Los Angeles, county OF Los An
geles, State of California, and bounded and
described as follows:
Lot twenty (20) of the Kennedy tract, as sur
veyed by E. T. Wright. in May, 1884, and ac-
cording to map of said tract recorded on the
14th day of January, 1885, in book 6, page
1876, miscellaneous records, in the Office of the
county recorder of said county OF Los Angeles,
to which map and the record thereof, reference
is hereby made for further and more partlc-
ular description.
Together with all and singular the tenements,
hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto
belonging or in anywise appertaining.
Public notice is hereby given that. on Friday,
the 9TH day Of June, A. d. 1891, at II o'clock
NJ. of that day, in front of the court house door
of the county of Los Angeles, will, in obed-
fence to said order of sale and decree of fore
closure and sale sell the above described prop
erty, or so much thereof as may be necessary to
satisfy said judgment, with interest and costs,
ETC., to the highest and best bidder, for cash,
lawful money of the United States.
Dated this 18th day of May. 1891
E. d. GIBSON.
Sheriff of Los Angeles County.
ByF C. HARMON, Deputy Sheriff
f. NJ Porter, Attorney for Plaintiff.
5-14-th4t
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28
Notice for Publication of Time for
Proving Will, Etc.

IN THE SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF CALL
i fornia, County of Los Angeles, IS.
In the matter of the estate of Joseph F.
Dye, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that Tuesday, the I'd
day of June, 1891, at 10 o'clock q M of said
day, at the courtroom of this court, department
two thereof, in the City of Los Angeles, County
of Los Angeles, and State of California, has been
appointed as the time and place for hearing the
application of S. H. Mott praying that docu-
ment now on file in this court, purporting to be
the last will and testament of the said deceased,
be admitted to probate, that letters testamentary
be issued thereon to s. II Mott, at which time
and place all persons .terested therein may
appear and contest the same
Dated May 10th, 1891.
r. H. WARD, County Clerk.
By F. E. LOWRY, Deputy. $40 lot
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28
REDONDO BEACH HOTEL


-HHTEENM oMIoA v
/ Beautiful dining g
E p m t
information
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28
THE FIRST AMERICAN IRON POT.


The Bulletin tells that this unique kettle
was cast in Lynn, Mass, in l645, and is still
preserved by Lewellyn and Arthur Lewis,
residing at Etna place. The pot weighs
two pounds and thirteen ounces; capacity,
nearly quart; inside measurement. 4 is
inches wide by 4 Is inches deep.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoris
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28

Horse blanket and buggy robes at Foy's sad
dlery house. 315 n. Los Angeles street.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28

the world
l. kand F.
be a
f
to
Room o o Pc
Los Angeles herald., 1891-05-28
NORTH RED0ND0!
A Home by the Seaside!
Fertile Farms Where Cool BreezeS Blow !

climate
The morning call., 1891-05-26
HORSES.


CeS GOOD WORK HORSE. APPLY 1913
tCOO. Hay es st, mr. BrOderick. my26 3te
GTALLS FOR HORSES WITH WAEUN-ROOM
- Apply q Coliingwood of Eighteenth. my25 3
IN USEFUL YOUNG HORSES CHEAP; ABOUT
" 1000 pounds weight 1904 Vallejo ST. % ~
DOOKER'S NEVADA HORSE MARKET: 1905
IL Harrison: new stock Of horses arrived fe7 6m
L7OR SALE, CHEAP-GOOD HORSE. HARNESS
i and rockaway Apply 1919 Market St my2O If
"A ANTED-TO TRADE A HEAVY DRAUGHT
" stallion, weight 1900 pounds, true and well
broke, for pair Of worn out heavy brood mares;
also span O young horses for sale; aud year Old:
260O pounds weight. Apply ranch Of H. BEHR-
MAN. AIvarado iameda Co. Cal. mvl7 AT
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LORIN REAL ESTATE.

DARGAIN-NEW COTTAGE OF Z ROOMS AND
ID basement: cement walks: all modern improve
mentS: minutes walk from station and electric
road; corner; lot l00xl35; price $500; $500
down, balance $50 month.
Great bargain-Cottage of 8 rooms cemented base
ment; cement walks all round the place: beautiful
flower garden fruit trees, berries aud vines; half
minute from local train: electric cars pass door;
only S2lOO; $500 down; lot 50xl 80.
Houses built to order the inStaiif1ent plan;
$500 or $400 down, balance easy monthly pay
meats.
Cottage of rooms; $1,000; $500 down. SO per
month
A bargaIn-Cottage OF 5 rooms; lot 5Ox135:
blocks from depot: $1,000; 5000 down. $l5 per
month: now rents at SlS per month.
Cottage TO rent. furnished unfurniShed; lots
5000 upward, of So $40. rs per month. Inquire OF
w O. MORAN L0rin, or DUSINBURY & MURTS,
467 Ninth ST., oakland take Berkeley train new
electric car, which passes door: Sunday engage
ments my23 "a 26 u % st
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,r.ilDQ SALOON on A GOOD BUSINESS
- ZNU .street: big trade must sell out at once.
NJ. LESS It Fourth st. Its
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WAGONS AND UARRIAG IS
Ink NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

pUGGIES AND WAGONS-I NEW EMPRESS
ID wagon, hack 3-seated top-wagon. lao Fol
som St my24 cod 3m
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GOUTH SIDE PARK LOTS
- Lots on the beach and boulevard.
Lots on the electric road
Lots near the park.
Lots on X ST.
All well located: title perfect or no sale.
Call at Office aud get map and particulars.
Also 2 good blocks for sale cheap.
HDYT 63A ct at
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$500 SrS near g M" eoGtsas large
rooms, bath. basement, wooden mantels-in fact
all latest cOnvenienceS; lots 25xl0O; easy terms;
only block from HOward-St. cars, running on PO-
trero ave McAFEE, BALDWIN HAMMOND,
10 MCntuOmprV ST
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C0O00 CORNER SALOON ON MARKET ST;
t~JUOO. established many years; elegant fix
lures: large stock one OF the beSt-paying corners
= Fourth It,
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C.0O0 SALOON WITH LIVING ROOMS. NJ.
sN-UB. LESS. II Fourth St. It,
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som St. my24 cod 3m
-
foK sALE-HIsCELLANE
LOR SALE-l4-HORsE ENGINE AND BOILER:
j as good as new Apply to CoNKLIN BROS,
333 Golden Gate ave. my26 II
]. ED-ROOM SET, CARPEi 5. STOVES ETC;
ID cheap. 1872 Folsom 81. my26 2t~
MUST BE SOLD-STOCK AND FIXTURES VA
vi riety and candy store. with bedroom aud
Kitchen furniture: 40 reasonable offer refused. In
quire z52 Ellis ST.. near TAYLOR. my24 BE
L7IXrt RES OF BUTCHER-SHOP, HORSE AND
i wagon cheap. Apply l4O4 Valencia st. my24 1t
7 or 25x87 IS. VALLEJO ST, Mr.. POLK: $25OO
j. Apply TO owner, 1882 Union ST. my24 is
LINE HENS ALL KINDS CHEAP 1902 SAN
i Jose ave-. cor. Twentyhrd, nr. Valencia. "a 3t*
COOD SECONDHAND HACK. sTECKER q
" BURLINGAME, 2543 Mission st. ny24 1t
CKCOND-HAND PRINTING MATERIAL-TYPE
- presses, cases. chases leads rules desirable
acquisition iOr Job Office good outfit for amateur
Cali at PHI Webster 81 my23 II
II oRsE. WAGON. COWS AND MILK ROUTE
IL for sale 7zS1a NatOma st. my23 4t*
EXTRA THOROUGHBRED FRESH FAMILY
Il COW. 25l0 Bryant ST. ml7 tt
CTRAw BURNER THRESHING ENGINE: 9xI2;
y so horsepower IN frst-casS condition. Address
l., Box 81 tins office. myI3 lat
TOOLS AND HARDWARE AT LOWEST RATES
) Spear ST.. near Market myl II
10Q SHOWCASES Ali SIZES AND STYLES.
Mission 81. ap24 If
RARGATN-kLEGANT FIRE AND BURGLAR
ID proof Mosher safe: feet high. 3 feet inches
wide; make interior to suit. call at GEO. H. FULLER
DESK COMPA&Y'S and see it; also large assort-
meut OF Office desks which first-class In every
respect no second grade goods kept at 63S and $40
Mission St. ap22 If
CHEPARD's FOOT AND POWER LATHEs
- pianers, drill-presses. 66T Mission ST. sc275f
GAZE. SCALE, IETTER-PRESs, sToRE-TRUCK
- and money-tilt, cheap. lOZ Clay 81. AUS II
CECoED-HAND BOILERS, ENGINES, PUMPS
- shafting, pulleys, betting, water pipes etc No
NTOSH NOLPMAN. 137 Beale s. de4d
STORAGE.
GRACIOUS BASEMENT: sOx25 FEET; FEET
- IN the clear: suitable for storage OF any kind;
rent SIS 1873 Market st. myl9 Il
FURNITURE STORED; EASTERN PLAN;
i terms moderate. Sterling Furniture Co, 1888
Market ST.. opposite Jones mfzo u
FINANCIAL.
HIoNEy LO6NED = $40 AND UPWARD
M reasonable interest and payable back in INSTALL
ments. Address NJ. NJ, Box l49. CALL Branch I'm
old GOLD AND SILVER BOUGHT SEND
" your old gold and silver bs mali 70 the old and
reliable house OF A. COLEMAN, al Third St, San
Francisco: 1 will send by return mail the cash; If
amount is not satisfactory viii return the gold ~
CAN FRANCISCO COLLATERAL LOAN BANK,
- 53S Kearny ST. the only corporation THAI lends
money diamonds. watches; low interest 0c4 tx
CARPENTERS AND BUILDERS.
I V. LAWRENCE, CARP fsNT EB And BUILDER
y 619 Sacrament ST.; cabinet WORK and fitting up
Offices promptly attended: telephone 500: ml6 q
MONEY TO LOAN.
ERoM $40 UPWARD: INTEREST ACCORDING
4 security 5. T. G., Box 81 CALL Branch ma Inn
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n.0~O SALOON AND DANCE HALL: NEAR
- OOU. Market ST NJ LESS, It Fourth st. Its
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Cs)(n PARTNER WANTED; FIRST-CLASS
D-OO. cash business; positive proof of Its pay
ltg TO each 500 TO SIS per month given before ouy
lrC viii suit any willing TO lake an active IN
Ierest in clean reliable and respectable BUSINESS Nc
uichJ OF Sunday work; business easily learned;
good man wanted more than money; must nave
hep: see to-iay. GEO. STEWART, l95 hearny-lt
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q tO00 GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSE

C.T-- BRANCH BAKERY AND DAIRY PRO
- ~. duce store; 2 furnished rooms: rent
oliE SIG; a special bargain FLETCHER 995
Market ST. uear Sixth. my25 ST.
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OIL CORNER SALOON: GOOD TRADE;
- / %. low rent: NJ. LESS. L Fourth st. lt$
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u ELSEY HOUSE, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
n III X. WRIGHT, late OF Santa Ana; popular
family hotel; large grounds fine table; terms rea-
Sonable. Cor. Gath st. aud Telegraph ave. my22 Luz
DARK. HOUSE, 4T3 FOURTEENTH ST, OAK
i land, o. X. Stampley, Prop; Just opened: every
thing and hrst-claSS; central location; special
rates for families. my20 I'm
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COUNTRY REAL EsTATE-CoNTINuED.


SQ000 16o ACRES. MILES FROM HAY
I'D UOOO. wards: 80 acres tia pie; so hay, orch
ard and garden 80 bearing trees. 800 young pear
and apple trees; good furnished house. six rooms
and bath; hot and cold water; horse, COW, wagon
aud farming Implements easy terms. will ex-
change for city, Oakland or Alamo da property
MCLAUGHLIN az Co, 20 Kearny St, s. F. my17 II
GTS PAYABLE ST. A WEEK, NO PAYMENT
ID y. required down. will buy acres of Fres-
nos famous vineyard lands; more in like proper
ton; there fortunes is; send for circulars.
OCCIDENTAL LAND COMPANY, 235 Kearny.7 I'm
A LAMBDA COUNTY: 12s ACRES LAND LEVEL
- and rolling, adapted for fruit and vines: 100
acres now under cultivation: many fine springs;
fenced: house, barn, etc; 3 miles from railroad
town; price reduced to 5000; easy terms OF pay
ment: Investigate this. ALBERT L. CRANE. 4iO
Montgomery St, Room L. my35 IL
CCHooL LANDS. 81 so TO SO AN ACRE: ON
- very easy terms; sold by the State in tracts TO
suit; residence or improvements required: all
kinds of lands in many different countless send
stamp for list; open day and evenings. +. w.
LA KE, . Flood Building. 13u
THE EVENING BULLETIN, PRICE REDUCED
to 10 cents per week, delivered by carrier to any
part OF the city; the Bulletin is the best, oldest
and largest evening paper published on the coast;
orders by postal-eard otherwise will receive
prompt attention once 622 MONTGOMERY 81.
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CARPETS.

EARFEIS-SMITH'SB BRUSSELS. s5c A YARD;
- iustailment price elsewhere 81 a yd. n. FRIED
MAN & co, z2S-23O stockton, aud 2S7 Post 1t q
brussels CARPETS. SOC. LAID; FLOOR
ID cloths 25c :. W. SHREK, 1874 Stockton. m2tf
The morning call., 1891-05-26
GARRETT CLEANING.
PIANos. vIoLINs AND sHEET MUsIC

y CARPETS cleaned and relaid. JONES Perfect
Carpet-cleaung and RenOvating Works, % and u
Eighth ST: telephone 3454. mrs On
The morning call., 1891-05-26

q COO OR At INVOICE; STATION cry.
u COU. candy and variety store with living
rooms: opposite large SchOoi location and business
81; excellent chance for man and wife. BAILEY,
- . Market ST It's
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- j ~. remarkable bargain; regular trade $500
90 S2000 per month large profits is fortune for
men; owns large barn office, store and sales
room on ground lease, years TO run; only S25 per
month; II stalls. most all rented, which pays the
rent and water; costs almost nothing to the
business; trade comprises very best custom In city;
tlis business IS cheap at 81 6e0; such an oppor-
tuutty as this ever offered before; established Is
years; must be sold; make an offer. GEO. STEW
ART. 1S5 kcaruv st 1t
The morning call., 1891-05-26

-O4O RESTAURANT AND LUNCH-HOUSE
sNCOU. IN the best part OF city; doing good
profitable business; anybody can run IT, NJ. LESS,
] 7 Fouf IN 81 It's
The morning call., 1891-05-26

EOE TRY GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUS
\ mess with no opposition and doing business OF
81 500 10 $1,000 per month; stock amounts 10 more
$1,000 and Will be invoiCed If desired; prOprie
lot Owls property aud VIII sell leaS same; part
cash 10 reliable man; tAis is an uneXcepuonal
chance 10 secure business dollar for dollar: owner
lls made fortune and is retiring from business.
GEO. BAILEY. 7l9 Market st It's
The morning call., 1891-05-26

ITO IET-BLACRSMITH-SHO WITH GOOD
i business established and IA complete running
der. go East Eleventh ST., East Oakland. my23 n
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col SOO McALLISrER, NEAR COUGH:
W L .OOO substantial 3-story building; 2
stores and apartments above; rooms, baths,
etc. each rent Sl35; lot 34I1xl00. MCAFEE,
BALDWIN q HAMMOND. 10 Montgomery st.
The morning call., 1891-05-26

$4,000 CIGAR-SToRF; NEAR MARKET ST:
n I'LL - na..-o-r nj LIS Il Enurth st. I e
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QOOS $50 CASH. BALANCE $40 PER MONTH;
GOO. lots S. of the park: viii double in value
within year. MCEWEN BROS, sos California
ST.. Room s.
The morning call., 1891-05-26

DLUMBING, STOVE AND TIN BUSINESS FOR
sale: long lease: cheap rent good location; Will
sell at invoice. Address p g., Box l05, GAIL
Eranch ONCE myi u
The morning call., 1891-05-26

GSOO FOR LOTS 25xI75. On SAN JOSE
IpCOO. ave; right on line of the new Electric
Railroad. where the will be running within the
next months, when these same lots viii be cheap
at $1,000 each; ali fenced and level a board If
you want a lot to build house ON at the most
reasonable terms call on p. A. DJLAN a CO., $50
Market ST. my24 SuIuTh
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REAL ESTATE AND HOUSE BROKERS',
$50 Market St, opposite Palace Hotel;
Braneh ONCE, Seventh ave. and ST. opposite Olyn-
Cluh grounds
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BTsINEss cRANCEs-CoNTINUED.

TO SELL OUT YOUR BUSINESS 60 TOT. D.
i NARN AED. 30 kearnv st. Establlshed 1859. lL*
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I OoK AT THIS-JUST LOTS LEFT; CAN BE
l. bought Tor this week a very low figure; only
blocks from the PARK; now is your time TO secure
heap OTIS before the electric road adv anees prices
MRS. HENDRI 634 Market st.
The morning call., 1891-05-26

C9DZ FOR SALE-CASH STORE DOING
y %. fine business; suitable for man or
woman: living rooms; owner leaving State.
a co, % 6earny ST. my24 3t*
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r.Ie-S ANY STEADY MAN WITH THIS
II y -. amount can secure business clearing
s2oO month; trial proves this; business easily man
aged. well established and proteCted wholesale
cash route. delivering and collecting; horses anu
wagon BAILEY 7Ig Market st. lie
The morning call., 1891-05-26

DICHMOND LOTS A WHOLE STRING OF
IL OF the best located lots north OF the park
starting from ID TO the ocean; graded, fenced,
severed; sold on the instalment plan: a few big
bargains for spot cash. I. L. ORR a CO, 1l2
Montgomery ST. my24 SuTuTb
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TOR SALE. ONLY $2250; FINE MODERN COT
il tage rooms pantry, laundry etc, with high
basement rooms which is fiOored; blocks from
Twenty-third-ave. Station, East Oakland: VIII sell
for cash terms. For particulars apply to
r. DOW, Twenty -third-ave- Station, East Oakl1nd-
Cal. my2i 3t*
The morning call., 1891-05-26

GECOND-HAND PRINTING MATERIAL.-TYPE,
- presses cases. chases leads rules etc: desirable
acquisition Or Job Office good outfit for amateur.
Call at PHI Webster 81. my23 II
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j as good new. Apply TO CONKLIN BROS,
1913 Golden Gate ave. my26 If
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GROCERY AND BAR FOR SALE;
n positive bargain; is In one of the finest OCa-
ucns la the city and is doing large trade: this is
oId-estsblshed place; good bar trade; business
can be increased by any good man; see this and
Won viii surely buy. Apply X. KENNY, q
Eetruy ST. II
The morning call., 1891-05-26

oe0O EACH-2 LOTS, 4OxI5S; PIEDMONT;
tDOOO block to cable; street macadamized and
sldewalked commanding view: easy terms; Spien
did bargain w. SOVEREIGN, 465 ninth So. 81 at
The morning call., 1891-05-26

GRACIOUS BASEMENT; 9Ox25 FEET; z FEET
- IN the clear. suitable for storage OF any kind;
rent SIS 1873 Market st. myl9 Il
FURNITURE STORED: EASTERN PLAN;
i terms moderate. Sterling Furniture Co., 1893
Market ST.. opposite jones' mr25 II
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= 1000 PARTNER ;1.SI. WAITED FIksT-CLAss
s-eady man required. MCLAUOHLIN & CO., %
]. ..--r IL ~
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CAytQO FIRST-CLASS CORNER SALOON;
- -tUU. positively doing daily business OF sac:
Trial II desired. MCLAUGHLIN d CO. % KeaTuy Il
The morning call., 1891-05-26

AIRS. HENDRY, FORMERLY PARTNER IN
VI the firm OF 7. A. DOLAN & co, has Withdrawn
from that firm and opened a Real Estate once at
63s Market 81.
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COCO CHEAP FOR $3.50; LOT on 18th
SOUU. ave-, 251lls. blocks s. Of Golden Gate
Park; no sand; decided bargain. MRS. HENDKY,
OBI Market ST
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CJO0O CHEAP; 2 LOTS; ELEGANTLY SIT
u 1OUO. uated; 30XlO0 each; W. side California
ave. bet. 29th and 3Oth short block from Mission
ST., 2 blocks from NaIencia; grand investments
nothing ike it IN the market don't fail to them
bills on property; must sell make offer. GEO.
STE WART 80 Kearny st. 1t
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Coz CASH FOR LOTS 5Ox12O on 3lST AVE,
HpAO bet. and StS., right opposite old race
track and directly on line OF Market street extern
sion; Iul price 5000; lots are cheap at $500 each,
but must be sold; title perfect So VIII have II in-
sured. i. A. DOLAN & co. $50 Market st.
The morning call., 1891-05-26

1000 EACH-10O LOTS IN TIE BEAUTIFUL
INZOO suburbs Of Lorin; such bargains ever
offered in Oakland; right in the march OF immed!-
ate improvements; ferry to san Francisco;
street-car line to Oakland; come at before
prices advance TO make money: lots 25XlS5;
SO down. So per month. CLOUGH Il BAKER,
964 Washington street nr22 cod If
The morning call., 1891-05-26
SWIMMER RESORTS.

TDLEWILD HOME WILL Re THROWN OPEN
i to boarders the middle of June. Address MRS.
E. +. h. GRAY, Benny Doone, Santa Cruz County,
Cal, my26 st
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-04

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
ard refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. c,eanses the sys-
tenn efsctually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitusl
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach. prompt in
its action and truly benefcisl In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances. its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for eale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists Any reliable druggist who
may not have it ON hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA Fi0 syrup co.
san FRANCISCO. CAT.
LOUISVILLE. xT. HfH Y06k E.Y
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-04

MADISON. Wis. Sept s.-The will Of
the late historian, DR.. Lyman c. Ora
per. has been placed on file in the pro-
bate court of Dane county. The exc
cutors are the widow. MIRA Draper, e.
A. Hayes, Of Hillsdale, CAL, and A. P.
Morris, Of this city. Mr.. Draper be-
queathed the use of his beautiful home
stead In this city to his widow, together
with an annuity of $1,000 annually
during his life. His magnificent pri-
vate library and historical manuscripts
are bequeathed to tho State Historical
society. The royalty from DR.. Draper's
published works 10 TO 60 to his widow
during her life and TO the State Histor-
ical society afterwards. The homo
stead - well a. family portraits are to
70 70 the State Historical society after
the death Of the widow.
Telegram-herald., 1891-09-04
SKELETONS OF GIANTS

= ~.arsds Of skalss koead - Lnserssfins
pssesssriss ia the Dsrial Gsaad 1t
Carthage III
cAxrHAsE. IL. Sept A--Assissed by
students, ProfS Dysanger, Hall. Seigier
and OHsra, Of Carthage college. on
Wednesday opened the Sweeney burial
mound on the farm of Cyrus Felt.
northeast of this city. Al irst Gov
ering of stone was encountered. all of
the red limestone variety. Most of
these stones on being removed erum bled
away into sand Under them were
found immense quantities OF bones.
many skulls and several pieces Of flint
Some pieces of pottery 80 badly
dacsyed and broken e to be
unrecognixable were found also.
Measurements were taken of several
skulls One measured sx inches across
the parietal bone, another 9 inches.
Three femur bones were found rneasur-
ing inches Ia length. some that meas
ured lTH inches in length and others
measuring from Ia 10 IL inches One
measured inches across the lower end
Of the femur bone DIR. Veatch says
the bones indicate that the men must
have been from 8 to ! feet tall ~ least
One jawbone was secured that con-
tanned . perfect row of teeth which ey-
idently belonged to q middie.age per-
son.
Upon digging . few feet farther
down another layer of rocks was dis
covered, and upon removing these sew
eral skeletons, perfect in form. lay all
huddled together as If they had fallen
In battle. Some of the skeletons were
preserved almost entire, although most
Of the bones would crumble away
upon being exposed to the air. 1t is
believed that fully 500 corpses were
buried here, as basketful after basket
full OF bones were taken out, while the
mound is literally full of them. The
skulls were all filled with a peculiarly
soft and very black loan. different
from any of the surrounding earth.