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The record-union., 1891-04-20
Rules for Lent.

''Guess what Pm denying myself this
Lent" she said rs she lay back in Il big
chair, lazily slipping her morning choco-
late
Cant imagine" I replied, unless it's
clothes, jewels or bonbons.'
Il knew you'd say something like
that" she laughed, ''but it isn't. I've
robe Pvc ordered from Paris. I've Il
number OF new gems, and | revel in
candy. don't so TO church or charity
meetings, / -'
Wen, what do you do ?'' interrupted
Il have stopped talking about people"
She looked at Inc amuSedly as she OBJ
served the look of incredulity upon my
face.
so! know it's hard for you to be-
lieve," she went on, land it's wonderful
to me, too, and l haven't got quite used
to 1t. It's very unnatural condition for a
woman TO be ina woman who is in the
full vigor OF her powers, keen of sight
and critical of mind, oYerflowing with a
sense of the ridiculous. 1t almost killed
me at first, but now I'm getting to rather
like it. 1t was on Ash Wednesday that q
lot of girls came in and had so many fun
ny things to tell about people, and among
them some charming scandals. / sat al
most biting my tongue of to keep STILL
but found the longer listened the more
l liked keeping silence. | had time to
turn over in my mind the people they
were discussing, and as I commenced to
consider them seriously l began to find
excuses for their shortcomings see
how l would be guilty Of the some faults
in their places When a girl was torn in
tatters for wearing dirty ball gowns
remembered for the first time in my life
that the girl was poor. When a woman
was riddled for keeping a dirty house. L
had time TO consider that she had been
an invalid long while. Really, my re-
solve has taught me great deal about
people. I used to talk about them with
out thinking. 1t makes lots of difference
when one thinks. / believe" she added,
meditatively, THAT I'll keep forty days
this way every year,
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BLACK HENS EGGS,
Why it is That They Come Bigger
,rhan Those of Otha,. Fowls

lhah lHOSS Oh oIiler fowls.
An old woman with green bonnet and
umbrella TO match approached a stall at
the Center Market, says the Washington
star, and asked if the eggs exposed on
the counter for sale were fresh.
1--WE don't advertise to sell rotten ones.
ma'am,' said the dealer crustily.
"No, [ s'pOse not,'' rejoined the Gus
toner. ''rd like two dozen, if you
please; but I'm very partic'lar about
havin' the black hens eggs always"
The merchant of produce gazed upon
her with an expression that was half in
dignation and half disgust
"How can l tell which were laid by
black hens?'' he growled. eff you know
just pick 'em out for YOURSELF"
The old woman smiled pleasantly, and
proceed to select from the basket those of
the eggs which she designated as the
black hens, while the dealer held bag
for their reception. He noticed that all
of those she chose were of extra size.
''The black hens seem to lay big eggs,
ma'am," he said finally, when all the
largest ones in his stock had been picked
out.
"ohl yes" replied the old woman, as
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4rupoNula.

parI the product of Mongolian labor shall be-
s nurchased by the officials of this state having
ny .he . sui.tr9i OF any public institution under
and c,,'t oi tle State, or of any county. city
The Board reserves the ricbt ~, yeioot all ritis
n.s. t9o hiSh or otherwise unsatisfactory,
f3ltSs 70 whom contracts Shall be awarded
-, Va ne e oodlas with the Secretary N NJ. Orr,
Separate bids viii be received for.
Groceries and Provisions
Oils.
Sugar and Syrup.
Coffee and Tea
Soap.
Lyc and Soda.
Flour, Bran and Grain
Clothing and Hats.
Dry Goods.
Shoes.
Blankets.
Cutlery, Crockery and Glasswns~
Furniture.
BroomS.
Ice.
Tobacco
keg Butter,
Fresh Dairy Butter.
Potatoes
Fresh Beef and Mutton.
Coal.
Payments TO be made monthly in cash.
Bids 10 be addressed to y. NJ. Orr Secretary
Oh the Board Of Directors of the Stockton
ON ON the envelope, proposals for Furnishing
Samples of articles required may be seen 81
the storeroom OF the Asylum
In order to preserve uniformity and facin-
tate the award, ii has heen resolved to receive
no DDS unless made uCOn blank forms fur
niShed by the Secretary
by order of the Board OF Directors of tho
Stocktoh insane Asylum of the state OF Csli-
fornia at Stockton. n. NJ. ORR, Secretary.
ap3td
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Notice to Bridge Builders and Contractors

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT T4R
IN Board of Supervisors OF Sacramento
county, Ca!. will receive sealed proposals.
70 12 O'Clock NJ, MONDAY. April 90. lS9i.
Tor constructing bridge over the Taguna on
the Upper Stockton Road, between HickSville
and Gait, in Sacramento County Gal. An
proposals must be accompanied by certified
check of at least 0 per cent. of the amount
bid.
The right is reserved by the Board to reject
any and ali bids. T.. GREER
Chairman Board of Supervisors
SEAL Attest: w. w. RHOADS, Clerk aps-td
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1rHt-Innatn.

7 OST-SATURDAY AFTERNOON A GOLD
u watch and fob chain. Return TO w. ROTH.
40 street, and receive reward. apl9-St*
STRA AYED-TO THE PREMISES OF GEO
- Nethercott, 2401 L street, two mares
Owner can have the same by proving prop
erty and paying charges apl6-5t*
SS0 REWARD = LOST, PURSE WITH
OOU gold coin. The finder will receive the
above reward at 1916 I street. apl5I7t*
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A GOOD appetite is essential to good
health. Hoods Sarsaparilla creates and
sharpens the appetite, and also assists the
digestive organs. Take Hoods Sarsa-
parilla this spring. Sold by druggists.
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Go IEt or Rr4tt.

ITO REST-H0USE OF NINE ROOMS
4 bath, gas; nice, quiet locality; a desirable
home for the right parties. Apply at 722
Eighth street. an106+E
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EOR RENT = NEWLY FURNISHED
Il rooms, en- suite or single light housekeep-
ing if desired, at 1877 ] street ap19-7t*
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T1OR SALE OR TO RENT ON LEASE-TFN
e acres of bottom land, one mile below
Washington, Yolo County; if sold will take
small payment down. Apply to EDWIN X
ALSIP & Co, Real Estate and Insurance
Agents 1915 Fourth street. feo2-tf
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of important articles on Australia, by
Park Benjamin, copiously illustrated
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ITO RENT-TWO FURNISHED ROOMS
Il suitable for housekeeping; no children;
price, S12. Apply at 900 l. Street. aD1s-3t*
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CIOR SALE OR LEASE-A RANCH OF 40
J. acres, 80 acres in grain, acres in vines
acres in garden; house of rooms barn and
other buildings all inclosed by good fence;
located Is miles Southeasterly from Sacra-
mento; price per acre, $50 so; rare bargain
street. aplS-6t*
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rEO LET-AN ELEGANTLY FURNISHED
4 bay-window room, with family board at
reasonable rates; gentlemen only. 721 II
street. an17-tf
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ITO LET "A PLEASANT SUITE OF
i rooms, with privilege of bath, at 1929 l
street; terms reasonable aDIS-3tx
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REefti.tp 5tntirea.

SPECIAIl MEETING OF TEHANfA q
~ Lodge, No. 8, +. and A. NJ, THIS -
4Monday) EVENING at 7:3O O'Clock x x
Visiting brethren cordially invited. w
lt$ CN Mi SON w NJ
{ ERMANlA BUILDING AND LOAN AS
~ Sociation.-The monthly installments and
interest are due and payable TO-DAY Mon
uaNl, April goth. The Secretary will be
ready 10 receive the same at 1O11 Fourth
street rom 10 \. NJ. to Z. NJ, and in the even
ing from : To 5.
/. NEUBOURG, President.
II. j. GOETHE, Secretary. Its
SGNSEr PARLOR. NO. 20, N $. G. W.
~ hegular meeting THIS (AIonday) EVEN
ING. Initiation. Visiting brothers invited
IT JNO. n. LAURIE, Rec. Sec.
NITOMiIN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE
w Cnion.-Members are requested to meet
ut the sixth-strcet NJ. T.. Church TODAY
(MOndayl at ) p. NJ. 10 attend the funeral OF
our late President, Mrs. r. @. Hart
Its MRS. W. NJ. JENKS. President.
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HNO LET-FURNISHED ROOMS, DOUBLE
and single; also housekeeping rooms, at
AS l. street. apI5-14t#
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Tor 4nlF.

T1OR SALE-AT TELEGRAPH STABLES.
l. j street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth,
two driving horses; bedrock prices. Gail and
examine. apIg-3t&
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L. stock for sale. Apply to STEPHENSON
y HARTMAN, Real Estate and Insurance
Agents, 1902 Fourth street. apl5-Iw
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NOR SALE-A THOROUGHBRED MARE,
l. sired by Boots, out of Lady Stacy, by Nor
folk, out OF Wlldidle, etc. she is a fine breeder
and very gentle; also thoroughbred Jersey
bull. Apply to EDWIN K. ALSIP & Co,
Sacramento. apl6-tf
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3liuttipo.


n EEsSMAKER WANTED-A GIRL TO
~ work on waists; also an apprentice of
some experience; Will pay wages from be
ginning. MRS. STORMS, 2O7 o st. apl9-et*
SNTANTED-A SITUATION BY A LADY
shorthand and typewriter. Address,
I1PEWRIfER this office. apl9-3t*
yNANTED-A SITUATION AS WORK
" ing housekeeper; country preferred. Ap-
ply at 500 NJ street. aplS-3t~
NNANTED-A GIRL TO DO GENERAL
housework. Apply at 915 Fifth street,
between and J. apIg-3t*
NNANTED-AN EXPERIENCED HAND
w TO work in Country Order Department;
man or woman. Apply to c. II. GILMAN
Red House, after O'Clock a. NJ. aplS-3t
WANTED-A POSITION AS SECOND
w girl by a Scandinavian girl. Apply Mt
lois second street. apl6-it*
jNANTED-GIRLS WITH SOME EXPE-
w rience as triinmers, in the Millinery De-
Paftment. Apply TO c. II. GILMAN, Red
house. anil
WANTED-A THOUSAND HEAD OF
W cattle 10 pasture on the Hovenden
kaEch pate the G. ID. Connors Ranchl on the
SoSulilhes; alSo a thousand acres for summer
lallow. Apply on the ranch to MR. CON
AELI OVerseer mr29-tf
WANTED = TEAMS - PARTIES WITH
" teams or traction engines TO take con-
tract to haul three million Ieet of lumber. all
summer work. For further particulars ad-
dress FL DORADO MILL AND LUMBER
co, Diamond Springs, Cal. feil-tf
XTANTED-MEN FOR FARMS, VINE
w yards, dairieS and all kinds of labor.
women and girls for cooking and general
houseWork; plenty of work for desirable help,
Apply at EMPLOYMENT OFFICE. Fourth
street, K and L.
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Sick-headaches are the outward indications of
arrangements of the stomach and bowels. AS
joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla is the only bowel
regulating preparation of Sarsaparila, it is seen
why it is the only appropriate Sarsaparilla in
sick-headaches 1t is not only appropriate; it is
an absolute cure. After course OF it an occa-
sonal dose at intervals viii forever after prevent
return.
Jno NJ. Cox, of 7S5 Turk Street, San Francisco,
writes: 81 have been troubled with attacks of
sek-headache for the last three years from one to
three times week. Some time ago bought two
bottles of joys Vegetable Sarsaparilla and have
only had one attack since and that was on the
second day after began using it."
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NOR SALE-24o ACRES GOOD LAND.
II well improved; good house and other
buildings; near Roseyille. Address MRS. II.
SCHAPER, Roseville. mr3I-1m
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J1OR SALE OR TO LET-THE WHOLE OR
j. half interest in the International Hotel
Sacramento, Cal, with long lease. Address
w. A. CASMELL. PfOprietOr nnl1
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TOR SALE,-A HORSE, LIGHT BUGGY
IL and harness. viii be sold cheap as the
owner has no use for the rig. The horse is
gentle, only seven years old, drives single or
double and is q nice saddle animal. Inquire
| at this Office. apl-tf
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GTRICTLY FIRST-CLASS. FREE BUS TO
- and from the ears. B. b. BROWN, for
merly of the State House Hotel Proprietor.
The record-union., 1891-04-20

FI1O LET-TWO ROOMS SUITABLE FOR
i barber or shoemaker's shop INQUIRE at
GROCERY STORE, Twelfth and d streets.
aprl l4-Tt*
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UsoR SALE-ONE OF THE. FINEST AND
L largest saloons in the city; extra family
entrance; best location; stock and lease IN
qnire at this Office. mr9-tf
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Drnposula.
Proposals for Supplies
FOR THE
STATE INSANE ASYLUM
Al
STOCKTON.

| PURSUANCE OF AN ACT OF THE
4 legislature OF the State OF California, en-
Iit!eu VI zee. ,,An Act Concerning the Insane Asylum
of the State of California" approved April a,
1870, and the existing law governing said in
stltution, SEALED PROPOSALS will be re-
ceiHed by n. NJ. ORR, Secretary of the Board
OF directors of the Insane Asylum of the State
oi California, at his Office. Nos. 2o9 and gil
channel street, Stockton, up 90 10 o'clock
A. NJ. on
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THE SADDLE ROCK
Restaurant and Oyster House
PACIFIC HOTEL,

PACIFIC HOTEL,
Corner X and Fifth Streets, Sacramento.
CENTRALLY LOCATED AND CONVFN-
7 ! lent to all places of amusement. The best
Family Hotel in the city. The table always
supplied with the best the market affords.
Street cars from the depot pass the door every
five minutes. Meals, 25 cents.
C. f. SINGLETON, Proprietor.
INTERNATIONAL HOTEL.
NHEAP FURNISHED ROOMS BY THE
" day, week or month.
w. a. CASWELIi, Proprietor
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WANTED-A GIRL TO DO GENERAL
w housework. Apply at 915 Fifth street,
between | and J. aplg-3t*
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EOR SALE-THE BEST SACRAMENTO
T. River bottom-land ranch from Rio Vista
to Red Bluff, only three miles from Sacra-
mento City The well-llnown Mcgowan ranch
consisting of $50 acres, every acre prime hop
or alfalfa land. Improvements have cost
more than is asked for the ranch to-day Will
be sold for S40,o 900 Qess than half its value)
nually used as pasture for horses from the
city. For particulars apply to DR. G. NJ
DIXON. zoo ] St. SacraInentO Cal anrI q II
The record-union., 1891-04-20

L1OR SALE-ONE Sx1o CAMERA, AND
l. four double holders, two lenses and one
burnisher. Inquire at ASHER'S, $40 street
apr14-7t%
The record-union., 1891-04-20

NTANTED-A SITUATION AS WORK
w ing housekeeper; country preferred. Ap-
ply at 500 NJ street. aplS-3t*
The record-union., 1891-04-20

II DREsSMAKER WANTED-A Girl, TO
~ work on waists; also an apprentice of
some experience will pay wages from be-
ginning. MRS. STORMS, 2O7 st. apl9-et*
The record-union., 1891-04-20

NTANTED-A SITUATION BY a LADY
~ shorthand and typewriter. Address,
TYPEWRITER this Office aplg-3t*
The record-union., 1891-04-20

ITO RENT T-FURNISHED AND UNFUR-
Il nlshed rooms suitable for housekeeping:
rents from 81 TO So. Inquire at 500 NJ stfe6-tf
The record-union., 1891-04-20

w TO work in Country Order Department;
man or woman. Apply to c. II. GILMAN,
Red HOuSe. after . O'clOck A. NJ nnIS-2t
The record-union., 1891-04-20

INANTED-GIRLS WITH SOME EXPE-
w rience as trilnmers, in the Millinery De-
partment. Apply TO c. H. GILMAN, Red
4IOuSe. anil
The record-union., 1891-04-20

ITO LET A NICE COTTAGE OF SIX
Il rooms, bath and pantry, good location
Inquire at 1918 + street an1O-tf
The record-union., 1891-04-20

ITO LET-THREE TENEMENTS. THREE
L rooms each; also one house, s rooms,
partly furnished suitable for lodging or board
lng-house); also some rooms, furnished or un-
furnished, suitable for light housekeeping.
For particulars apply at WOOD YARD. 4OI
/ street. All cheap rent. mrf-tf
The record-union., 1891-04-20

NANTED-A POSITION AS SECOND
w girl by Il Scandinavian girl. Apply at
lois second street. apl6-It*
The record-union., 1891-04-20

HOTEL OF 100 ROOMS. ALL FUR
i j nished, full of boarders and roomers. to
lease; best location. Inquire at 1907 Fourth,
The record-union., 1891-04-20

DOR RENT-34O ACRES OF GOOD PAS
l. ture at Cothrin's Station, FL Dorado
County. Inquire of W. S. COTHRIN.
mr21-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09

Taken IN rims,
even Consumption yields to the
wonderful effects Of DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery. It
won't make new lungs-but it will
make diseased ones healthy when
nothing else will. There's reason
for it, too. Consumption is Lung
scrofula. For every form of scrof-
ula, and all blood-taints, the eds
covery" is a positive cure. It's
the most potent strength -restorer,
blood cleanser, and flesh builder
known to medical science. For
Weak Lungs, Splitting of Blood,
Bronchitis, Asthma, Catarrh, and
oil lingering Coughs, it's an une-
qualed remedy. It's . guaranteed
one. If it doesn't benefit or cure,
you have your money back. You've
everything to gain from it-nothing
TO lose.
It's especially potent in curing
letter, Salt-rheum, Eczema, Erysip-
elias, Boils, Carbuncles, Sore Eyes,
Goitre, or Thick Neck, and Enlarged
Glands, Tumors and Swellings.
Great Eating Ulcers rapidly heal
under its benign influence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-09

This wonderful discovery. which is positively
snteed harmless. has done more for women suffering
from blefnlshes Of the complexion than any other
MERIT. 0h 1T GIVES sATfsF "a In ever. HA
case Of facial bemishes 1t Is successful This IL the
reason that its sale has reached such
Judge for yourself the merits and dement's of the art
cles you purchase
Rupert every effort Is positive guarantee that she
does she adyertises your complexion is unsatis-
factory to this eminent SPECIALIST your
the which is equal 70 a oshsr prepsrations for
the combined used all hecivilixed world
and every one who hss used IL will recommend ii
Ibis preparation NOT ahishpricsd article II sells
for e. per bottle which in many cases Is sufficient TO
sri for 81. required
viii your ysii.n xlarsntss to eurs the blsmish of
viii ssk you this much for consultation. Madame
Ruppert asks you NOTHING for consultation but II
2, .nS ks q non ss1
perfect until you Try my wonderful. FACE BI.EAOH
Of N q Sg FACE
am now in search Of q lady who has some frishfful
my parior. and S.a. her siin sSsoussiy sursd y.
CURE one side Of her fact at time to show the effect
my long ssniax diss.ss Or discoers,on q ise I'm
c.. o. send cent. posss. for my new booi. How to
LADIES lying at ? distance can order my FACE
ass 70 in Sff as Tp.a
from patrons and cordially give then the hsnaAt
OF my experlenee-
MADAME A. RuPPKRT,
spo5s Washington. DC.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

- Every one who wants to hire help or find
q situation, buy or sell real estate, let or hire
houses or rooms, find work or workers, borrow
or lend money, or offer or find bargains of any
kind, should consult the columns Of TIE STAR
They constitute perfect daily history and
directory Of the minor needs and activities Of
this community, and each new advertisement
therein is as well worth reading as any other
department Of the paper.
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AUCTION SALES.

" NJ. LowENTHAL, Aucuoneer,
gap r RgSk htE rfS JtR
sS6Rs SOLD 70 SS sbiT TIE hfof Trade. WITH.
It WIN. LowENTHAL. Auct.
'VRUsTEE's SALE.
rare chance to invest in real estate. fne Mary.
land farm of $50 acres midway between Baltimore and
Washington.
BY virtue of decree Of the circuit court for Anne
Arundel county wih 40 trustee. sell by public
ton on the premises on WEDNESDAY. MAY TWEEN
TIETH. 1891. at TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, all that
very valuable ract Of land stused In the fourth dis
trct Of Anne Arundel county state of Maryland about
Us miles from baltimore q from wsshins ton II from
q, on sh shs Geasy rSd out ~ ss from qsenoG
yam. syste.n. IL is admirable Tor stock farm he
land is rolling and the soil is rood and easily improved
bearing and other rat irses aSons So % acres n
nTs in T0Odsuch as nut Poplar ,aarle and
stables snd tobacco sT house two 0.fn'
:, ABRAHAM SHARP. Trustee
N q East Lexington ST.. Baltimore. Md.
(NHANCERY SALE AT AUCTION.
Near United lot e sse9AFE s
north side of south street between south Capitol
rSa IS sp VEST OF
30 feet on 18th street northwest and extending
By virtue Of decree of the Supreme Court of the
e % eaus n
for sale at public auction. in front the respective
ing des nib real estate and situated in the
ctyof MMs ,Sns% Ristriet q Gelpmli. viz nv
SGneGR s (. II @
''ss ss iSSi5' ffss TG5sp the sam.
ot also ' n and oeatsS on the
southwss, corner Of th and NJ streets northwest be-
:. Terms q sale: onsthird % OF the purchase money
six tweye and eighteen months the day o, sale
the purchasers 10 give for such deferred Payments
faction OF the benk at the rate OF
per cenu per annim IRON the da, of sac; the title
terest is raid Ii any purchaser shall tail comply
several dates thereof reserve the right 70 reod
vert Sc and resell the property in respect to which de-
chaser All conyeyanciny and recording he at pur-
cost q %fss Ts Sa +. Od
LATIMER Z SLOAN. Auctioneers. nlys-tu, tn. s&ds
I ATIMEK & SLOAN. Auctioneers
rRYsEEEs S4 SALE IL oE ayS HEsIRABhE ORIG
s smhhh WET S2sTh CAPITOL AND FIRST
hns Of sns Msr Is under
among the land records Of the District OF Co un0ia
s%i.:: ~ S FssfH' 1Esni =:
eisltssn s and nineteen go SQUARE
OF Washington, except the foowin; red part OF
said lot numbered eighteen (lS FIVE (5D feet and
seven () inches tine soutu thereof
INK on Pierce street and extending back with that
width to the depth Of ninety three CBS feet.
q me nS sd
six go inc hes west extending south
wardly to Pierce street They first offered as
whole, and If not sold they will then be offered in
detail.
Terms One-th cash. balance in one and two years
from day Of SALE with interest per which
the notes Of the purchaser will he secured the
property. or all cash. q the gurcnasers option II
the right to resell At the Fisk and
fsulting purchaser after i've days advertisement
such resale. All conveyancing aud recording will he
at purchasers cost and deposit e2OO each lot
will be required ut time Of sale.
]. p. v. RITTER,
No. 1921 eth st. n W. r-,,.....
mye-d&ds No is4o i4th stnw.
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The Penn safe Deposit and Trust Compar
Of Philadeiphis Assigns.

Of Phiiadelphis Assigns.
The Penn Safe Deposit and Trust Company
of Philadelphia. which Is intimately connected
with the Spring Garden Bank Of that city, has
made an assignment to Josiah l. Adams. II b
Q state institution, two years old, and had .
capital Of sl26, 900. It 10 believed that the in
stitution IN solvent, but it 10 temporarily en-
barrassed BY The failure Of The bank.
The Spring Garden Banks line Of deposits
amount 70 about e2,oo0, 600, and the city of
Philadelphia. which has 600, 900 locked up In
the broken keystone Bank, again suffers 10 the
exteat Of el64,oo0. The capital stock Of the
bank ID ESQ., 900. fully paid in. and BY the Feb
ruary statement the reserve fund amounted in
round figures 70 s1So.ooo. On Tuesday last the
bank declared q semi-annual dividend of az per
cent and the stoch sold n e121, par being si00
Among The stories Of the bank failures tale
graphed iron Philadelphis yesterday the failure
Of the Pennsylvania Trust and the Girard Bank
we're mentioned. Thsrs was no foundation
whatever Tor this. TIE two institutions are
among the stroagsss a he kind In Philadel-
phia.
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PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE PERSONAL PROP
ERTY.
The undersigned. having sold his farm, will sell at
public sale, on the premises, Bethesda, Mont
gomery county, Md. on WEDNESDAY. MAY THIR-
TENTH, 1891, commencing ELEVEN O'CLOCK
A. n the following personal property, to wit: -Four
good Work Horses years old, half Percheron; good
years old. half Clydesiale; 1 Cow; Hoss;
Ihresher; ! Sef-bndsr; Mowers: Horse kake;
bury; Harness; set Farm WAGON Harm lot Piow
Harness; Flows, Harrows; Forks; Shoyels; lot of
Blacksmith Tools. including Bellows. Anvil. &c. and
many other articles too numerous to mention.
Terms OF sale: All sums OF $40 and under, cash.
All sums oyer &10 credit of nine p,ontEs will be
given. purchasers giving their notes with approved
security bearing interest from day OF sale No prop
erty to be removed until terms Of sale complied
with. lmy9-3tl L. 4. WATKINS.