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AUCTION SALES.
THOMAS DOwLING CO., AucrIoneerS
61x L. Sc NV

AAODAo DO " LiSU ~ SO.p AuctiOneefS
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO VALUABLE
LOTS ON THE PALISA DES OF THE
POTOMAC, CONDUIT ROAD, ID. C.-By
virtue OF certain deed OF trust, dated the
thirteenth (13th) day Of November, A. ID.
1892, and duly recorded in Eber No. 1859,
Folio 800 ct seq one OF the land records
OF the District of Columbia, and at the
request OF the parties secured thereby,
We viii sell at public auction ia front OF
the premises on THURSDA Y, the Sth day
OF JULY, 1897, at 8 o clock p. m, all
those certain pieces or parcels OF land and
premises situated in the County of Wash
ngton, District of Columbia, and known
and designated as follows, tO-wtt: Lots
numbered eight toJ and nine 10. in block
numbered eight tSJ, la a subdivision made
by Edward B, COttrell and Jacob Z. Clark,
lot two ~, in White Haven-fOr the PalE
sades OF the Potomac Land Improvements
Company y, as such subdivision IS recorded
the surveyor OF tie District OF Columbia
Terms of Sale-Lot eigbt t5J To be sold
subject TO a prior trust, dated April 20,
1881, and recorded September 23,
1891 in 1beT No. 1915. Folio 1876 ct seq,
one OF the land records OF the pistricI
OF Columbia, so far as terms, conditions
and provisions of said prior trust may
be applicable TO said Iot eight (SJ a GER
ufied copy or said pnOr trust Will
be In hands or auctiOneer at time
of sale; the amount bid over and
above said prior trust TO be paid In
cash, lot nine 80 one-thiTd cash and the
balance in one and TWO years, the de
fened payments TO ~ represented by the
notes of the purchaser, bearing interest
at the rate Of SIX 81 per centum per annum
from day or sale, payable semiannually
and secured BY first deed OF trust on the
property sold, or all cash, at the option
of the purchaser All conveyancing, re-
coIding and nOtarial fees at purchasers
cost. A deposit of 500 ON each loe
will be required at time OF sale, and if
terms of sale are not complied with
within ten days from day OF sale the
trustees reserve the right to resell the
properly at the risk and cost OF default
ing purchaser, after such public advertise
ment as they may deem proper and neees-
saTy
WM. r. LEWIS, Trustee.
JOSEPH Z. HURST, Trustee.
To- da
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SITES HARD TO OBTAIN.
commissioners Will Readvertise for
Lots for Two school Bulldogs.

The Commissioners have considerable
difficulty in securing suitable sites for the
eight-room school buildings provided for
in the appropriations for the fiscal year
one in the third division of East Washing
ton and the other ia the section bounded by
Penns ylvania avenue and F street and
Twenty-seconI and Twenty-third streets
northwest.
The former building is needed to relieve
the Peabody School, and the latter to give
further accommodations to the section now
tributary to the Grant School.
owilg to the fact that Of the few lots
offered none was deemed acceptable, the
Commissioners have decided to readvertise
for further proposals to furnish sites for
these two structures.
The evening times., 1897-07-02
CUBAN MASS MEETING.
Monument Grounds Acuretl for That
of Sunday Night.

The Monument grounds have been Sc
cured fer Sunday night for a Cuban mass
meeting of the labor organizations OF the
District The ways and means committee
for The meeting called on Col. Brigham
this morning and had no trouble in Sc
curing the permit.
IL is probable that the meeting will be
held Sunday night, though all the arrange
ments have not vet been perfected A
meeting of the main committee is to be
held tonight ct Electrical Workers Hall,
No. e2s Louis ANA avenue, to make final
plans. A fun attendance is requested.
The evening times., 1897-07-02

Passenger on the Allianca From
Colon, With All Well.

New York, July -Thesteamer Allianca,
OF the Panama Line, arrived from Colon
this morning with 26S passengers onboard
An hands aboard were well on arrival and
none had been sick on the passage
The three steamers of this line, which
had preceded the Allianca to port, had
yellow fever aboard, and Health Officer
Doty was agreeably surprised to find that
this ship had clean bill OF health. He
viii hold the vessel, however, for the GUS
tomary dislnfection. as yellow Jack stir
holds sway at her port OF departure
DIR. Victor Equiguerin. the Peruvian
minister to this country, and his suite, are
on the Alliance.
The evening times., 1897-07-02
THREE BATHERS RESCUED.
Life Guards at Atlantic City Save
Three Lives.

Atlantic City, July 2.-Yesterday the
beach hfe guards made three rescues,
which occurred simultaneously, near the
foot Of South Carolina avenue. Joseph s.
Willard, son of the manager Of the pier,
and Thomas Flocco, cornetist, of the pier
orchestra, were first to call for help
They had ventured out beyond their depth,
and neither could swim. When Guarl Asa
Parkerreached them they Were almostover-
come. Guard Conover appeared in time to
assist them to shore, where the unlucky
bathers were resuscitated and taken to
their homes.
Just before they struck the beach cries
OF "Help!" were again heard, and Guards
Lindsay and Robinson brought ashore a
man who gave his name as Peck.
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Miles Compliments England'sArmy.

London, July "A reporter of the Daily
Mail yesterday had aninterview at Alder
shot with Gen. Nelson A. Miles, the rep
resentative OF the United States Army at
the jubilee. Gen. Miles said that he never
saw finer lot OF troops. They would
stand comparison with the hest in the
World. The alignment of the cavalry and
artillery, and their galloping, were perfect.
England might " ell feel proud OF her army.
The evening times., 1897-07-02

Under and Dy virtue OF a certain deed
OF trust, dated March 3. 1886, and duly
recOrled, March IL, 1856, in hber 2101,
folio 353 ct seq, or the land records
or the District OF Columbia, default having
Occurred IN the performance OF the terms
and conditions of the bond mentioned
and referred 70 in the said deed OF trust
tary OF the body Corporate, tile Obligee
In and the holder and owner OF said
bond, the undersigned trustees viii sell,
at pubic auction, in front of the premises.
on MONDAY, the 18th DAY OF JULY,
a. D., 1897, AT $50 O'CLOCK p NJ,
that pece or parcel OF land situated in
the county OF Washington, District of Co
much or lot 10, block 25. in John Sherman,
trustees, subdivision of part of Mount
Pleasant and Pleasant Plans, now called
Columbia Heights" as lies within the
exterior lines OF lot 81, in Charles ID.
Churchs subdivision of said lot 10,
platOf whichiS recorded in book, County
H. page 80, one of the records OF the
surveyors office OF the District of Co
lumbla, said lot being improved by a new
Broom and celia r dwelling. with ali modern
Improvements, the same being premises
numbered 1242 Princeton street north west.
Terms or sale. All cash. A deposit OF
Sl0O VIII be required at time of sale
Terms OF sale must be complied with
within ten days fr0m date OF sale; other
wise, tie lot Will be Tesold at risk and
Cost of defaulting purchaser or purchasers
All conveyaneing, recording, etc, at pur-
cnaser's cost.
STEPHEN VAN WICK, Trustee,
Washington Loan 4 Trust Bldg.
FREDERICK L. SIDDONS, Trustee,
washington Loan & Trust Bldg.
1e30-dSds
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Grand display Of fireworks. Congress of
nations Fifty ladies in national costumes
in dances OF nations, in addition to fegu-
lar attractions. Trains leave B. & o.
depot al 9:15 q. M. ] 80 p. m and 4:30
p. IA. Rate, 90 cents. jy1-0t,em
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yexU-d&d


FOR SALE-valuabIe farm and mill prop-
erty near AlexandT ia, Va. By au-
tnorlty contained in deed OF trust dated
January Is, SOC, and by o rider o. fth c holder
OF note secured thereby, | VIII offer nc
Public Sale on the premises, July 10. 1 S97,
ab 12.30 ID. m., the farm and mill property
known as Clouds Mil. located ON the Fair.
fax T.. ii. pike, three miles from Alexandria,
Va, conta ming 30 acres, more or less large
Improvements. Terms made kno W at sale.
1e30-tf GEORGE j BOND, Trustee. ,
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To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN-W be
sold at Sloan Il Co. s auction roOIis 4 4OTt
u ST. nw., j uiy 3, 1897, all g,Otls IN maine :.
or j. g. Scott and Mrs. N. Hagnn, TO en-
force icin for storage charge. ETC.. unpaid
The evening times., 1897-07-02

RATCLIFFE, SUTTON & co. AUCTION
EERS, $40 PA. We. n. VIRUS
TEES SALE OF ONE THREE
STORY, NINE-ROOM AND CELLAR
ROMAN BRICK DWELLING, WITH
ALL MOD ERN IMPRO TEMENTS,
BEING No. .I242PRINCETON 1kEET
MORT THWEST.
The evening times., 1897-07-02
Note-BRIGHT'S DISEASE. We
Cure This Disease.
We nave q specialist OF many years. ex.
perience In the treatment of diseases OF
Heart, Lungs and Kidneys.
For the treatment OF "a.
INEBRIETY

See Endorsement of Superintendent of
Charities for '95, page 81, and many men-
hers OF Congress on file in our office
Home treatment with fun directions TO any
part OF the country.
The evening times., 1897-07-02
(MAGE'sB0WERYD|hhER
lhe. Washington Divine Does a
Little Summing.
HE ATE A TEN-CENT MEAL

He Had A1tlthe Ticket Called for in
the Mission He Helped 30 Estab-
lish on the Site OF Gombossy's Old
Dfve-He Finds the Old BoNvery
Gone.
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NO CHARGE FoR CONSULTATION.

Hours, 9 to "a, to s. Sunday,
10 to II.
The evening times., 1897-07-02

Most thoroughly equipped ELECTRICAL
and SURGICAL outfit in the city. Call
and examine our case took of TTMORS
CURED WITHOUT OPERA tt ON "a postoIis
treatnentl. Structure cured without main
or loss OF time. f-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
IN HARD LUCK,

Yesterday afternoon the Virginian
representative gave his local to the
colorea man h has been carrying il
across the river for several years. hut
by some means before he reached The
ferry he lost the envelope, and .he mog:
dillgent search failed to find it. A small
hoy said he saw a man pick il
up and 80 toward Gosport with il, so
there was nothing to do but 10 rewrite
III as best as could he remembered.
Our readers will make allowances ii
there are any items that we failed to
remember. The envelope contained
near four columns of good local, some
of which we could not remembcr. we
hope our apology will be sufficient for
anything that may not appear.
w. J.. ROGERS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION,

The Portsmouth NJ. r. Sunday School
Association held Il meeting Sunday af-
terncon at $3.50 O'clock with Monumental
school, President =. V. White presiding.
After the singing Of n hymn, Rev, l.. Il.
Betty led In prayer. The reports of the
schools We're read and Monumental was
declared tine banner school for attend
ance and contributions, BRIGHTON for
punctuality. REV. w. G. Boggs, OF
Wright Memorial Church, delivered an
excellent address on the duties OF teach
ers toward scholars. The committee ap-
pointed at the last meeting to prepare
rules to govern the association made n
partial report, and will complete their
duties NJ the January meeting. After n
recitation on Christmas by nine little
girls. the association Wa dismissed with
benedlc:ion by Rev. w. O.. Boggs. ia
meet the fourth Sunday in January with
Wright Memorial Church.
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e NEWS
:. TWO TIRES IN one DAY.

sunday services were held in Owens
memorial church. The church Is heated
Dy OH stoves. and after the ~congfega.
non had been dismissed the, sexton turn
go them down low to. keen the church
m"39n Tor the night services. About q
oliock some II passing saw the
church on fire and turned In an alarm
lloh pox 81. The department turned
"ut, but by the 'tdme they arrived n
iiurloer OF persons had gathered, and
Wy means OF buckets of water had sue
ceeded In extlnguishing the fire. One
pench II the n d of two others were
paoiy burned, and one window and a
portion Of the w~ainscoting was burn
ed' II damage amounts Ito abort s100
ouI Is fully covered by insurance.
The same night, about 1880 O'Clock
an alarm OF Gre was sounded from
DoS ~, caused by the store of Mr.. Cur
ing, on the corner of Nelson and Fourth
street being on fire. Owing to the
alarm being turned from the wrong
Don the department. was later In gettlnp.
Rhere than they woul have been. Some
one 'DelnE Impatient turned in an
uiarm nom box 46 and rung the Ban
Nist church bell. This added to the ex-
n.teinent and q large crowd gathered,
Inc upper part of the house was used
as room by the John w. Daniel
cIup, and was badly damaged by water.
lhe furniture was insured for 500. buf
that VIII hardly cover the loss to cha
rooms, much less the furniture. Mr.,
CuriihS estimates his loss at $500. with
an insurance Sf $500. The fire Is sun
posed to have originated under Mr.,
Surlnss counter, and was evidently
the work Of an lncendiary. This Is the
second thine that this building has
oeen fired. The Daniel i ID will meet
a. ehelr ciuh room tonight to see what
can be done. 1865
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
Owing to h honSy pressure or adds
a Greater portion Of tho Portsmouth
local Will be round on the 9th page,

kim Hal tonight. A number of visi-
tors both in Norfolk aud Portsmouth
will be present.
Mr. j.. d. Griffin, acting carpenter. In
the navy, is spending theh holidays with
friends in this city. Mr.. Griffin is at
tached to the United States ship Co
lumbia, now at League Island.
The hook and ladder came near be-
Ing stuck in the mud cn Court street
Sunday night going to the fire. The
streets are in a terrible condition INK
there is no money to improve them.
In this issue. Messrs. Levy s. jacobs
State that they make no brags. but are
ready to prove that they have the
newest and best goods for .he money
on the market. See their ad. ana call
on them.
In this issue Messrs. .Ioan A. Morris
d Co. ask If you are particular about
the style and At of your clothes. If
SO call on them, n they VIII sell yea
neat, nobby goods that will give you
satisfaction.
One of the evangelists, Mr.. &et.le. and
Rev. Frank Hail left yesterday for
Mathews county to carry on a protract-
ed meeting. h other one, Mr.. Yates,
VIII conduct the meeting here until MT.
Hall eturns.
The young boy Gaylord. who was ar
rested on Friday last and was turned
over to the Norfolk authorities, charged
with stealing $50 i'm money. was dis
charged yesterday, there being no evil
dence to convtct him.
VIM. Hhl was arrested Saturday for
drunkenness. When searched he had In
his pocket q knife inc "a pair Of brass
knlroke. Justice Mash fined him $50
Tor dlSorderly conduot and $40 for car
rying concealed weapons.
John Dpans, colored, stole a fine pIs-
tol from William LOOMS bar, cn Chest
l II Gtrnnf -. -..tA --1 =.
sold II down town. Deputy Sheriff Alb
bott recovered pistol and thief and
turned them over to the county au-
thorlties.
A negro namod Jim Smith, who waa
arrested in Suffolk, charged with steal
ing a bicycle from w. j. Davis on
October 3lSt, was released, he proving
that he paid So for the same from a
SAILOR named Eppes, who Davis hired
1t to un the 30th of October. He went
back home n happy boy.
a negro woman who was crazy from
drink was walking UP and down County
street Christmas day saying that she
mad beer shot through the arm. She
sWore vengeance against every one.
she a q pistol in her hand and would
nave done some harm had not some
colored people carried her home.
one or the radiators at the Jail ex-
loded Sunday morning ana oane near
"NNtiuihS several prisoners vino were
OUT In the corridor OF the jaii. Since
then there has been no nre and the
prisoners rave suffered considerable
from cold. Workmen were doing what
they could yesterday 10 repair the
DAMAGES.
The members of the b. Y. p, u. had
a delightdul time last evening. Talent
from ltyland Institute and Woman's
College, Of Richmond, Va. were pres
emit. Mr.. Tupman, CT Epworth church.
Norfolk, sang a Duet with Miss Lem
May Diamonds. Rev. DR., Johnson, of
Cumberland Street Methodist church.
Norfolk, addressed the congregation.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
CHRISTMAS TREE.

The Independent Fire Company held
an unique Christmas tree at their house
saturday, Every member of the COM
panE was remembered with n present of
somr kind, some of them receiving tiny
doll babies and others a cent gIufd in n
box. The tree caused A god deal of
merriment among the boys ana the
small presents will be kept rs souvenirs.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
Ell RcrEn

AT n meeting Of the Prentts pI,ca
Land Company held Thursday night
inc Following officers were elected for
the ensuing year:
President. w. G. Parker.
Vice-President, DR.. Charles l.. Gull
pepper. -
Treasurer. s.. S. CAST.
Secretary, DR.. V. G. Culpepper.
me above, with Joseph a. Parker,
constitute the board of directors.
Inc reports OF the officers showed a
large business last year. The extension
Vi inc electric line through the property
and erection of a large graded school
gives this property all the advantages
Oh Inc CITY. Mr.. James ~. Mulvey was
appointed general advertising agent ana
the sale OF lots will be pushed vigorously.
For other I.ocnI Soc Stxtb p,.o
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
pROKE A MAIL nov

a mail box at the corner OF Crawford
and London streets was broken open on
Saturday night, and it is not known
at the present time whether the thief
secured anything or not. a carrier had
taken the mail out of the box a short
time before 1t was opened. and there is
every reason to believe that the thief
was unsuccessful
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
Holiday
YORK CLOTHING COMPANY,
214 High Street, Portsmouth, Va. #1
214 High Street, Portsmouth, Va.
0vercoats.

A special limo made up to advertise orr
mike, worth $500 at $3.50,
Our Special Long Storm King Ulster
with deep collar. worth $500, at $3.50. 80
All Wool Kerscy OVercouts which oth-
crs arc showing at 5000 we soil for 81 N
Imported Beavers and Kerseys, silk vel.
vet collars, handsomely trimmed and o,Is-
tom made, worth SIS at S14.4O.
Very stylish Irish Frieze listers 1y,th
astrachan collars and cuffs, worth 500 ar
:Ii. 40.
Boys Refers from si.4s to $3.50.
Mems Suits.
Mems All Wool Suits. well made. we'll
Ei ~ and perfect nttfng; worth So. at
Mons All Wool Cashmere, Cheviots ana
Worsteds, that others arc selling for $40.
Mems Finest Black Clay Diagonal sn,ts
warranted In Mt and color; worth SI9. "A
satin lined. 800
Mems Imported Suitings In tho bcst
quality equal to custom made, that We're
$3.50, s1i,0 and $500, now at 5000.
Boys Suits.
All Wool Long Pants Suits from ia 10 on
years, ranging in price from So. 90 to IS, q.
worth double tho money. 800
Child's Suits.
Child's Refer Suits ,Hthat ara 81 rtc+,,
All Wool. were $3.50 and S3.06, now 81. az
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
Wonderful
Developments
PINNER'S POINT

&c acres covered with warehouses;. %
miles of yard and switch tracks. large
cotton compress, over 200 dwellings and
stores, ovor n mile of river front deycl-
oned' electric cars introduced, electric
lights put UP. belt line established, with
large yard, piers and warehouses con-
Meeting all roads now entering tho port,
and two hotels erected. All this has been
done in less than two years, and the
place is yet In its infancy.
NO place in the entire United States
to-day offers opportunities equal to those
OF Primers Point.
No effort has been made at a boom
and real estate is consequently selling at
IL very low price indeed, compared with
prices at other points not having one
tenth of its advantages.
Buildings are going up all around, and
are readily rented ut prices paying from
i per cent. to is per cent. Now Is the
time TO invest. as prices Will soon he in
creased.
Lots sold on easy payments. For prices.
terms, etc, enquire of
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
FOOTRAIL.

Tho junior football teams of Ports
mouth and Norfolk played football at
League Park. this city. Christmas morn
Ing at II o'clock, The game was holly
contested by both teams, and the end OF
h second half was a tie-6 TO G.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28
Stfver-Trimmed Canes and Umbrellas,
Charles r. Welton & CO.

Bonds Issued to administrators. qua
dams. collectors, cashiers and others
occupying positions OF trust; also TO re-
spcrsible contractors at reasonable
rates. JOHN L. WATSON.
dcl9-3m
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-12-28

Napoleon Caps. blue, green and red
Boys Kid loves, Handkerch!efs anu
NeckWear. Charles X. Welton & Co.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-16

Frank and Miss Carlota Meyer re-
turned Monday from Spirit Lake,
Iowa.
II. G. Easton, register of deeds, ar
rived home Monday afternoon from a
trip to Kalamazoo, Mich.
Mr.. and Mrs. Derby Burnside are
moving into one of the Meredith resi-
dences on west Fourth street.
Pure. rich blood feeds the nerves.
That is why Hoods Sarsaparilla, the
great blood purifier, cures nervousness.
Rev. r. N. Kratz and family arrived
home Monday afternoon from Madi-
son, where they had been in attend
ance at the Chautauqua.
Mrs. j. Haynes came over from Mt.
Vernon Tuesday to remain few days
with her daughters, Mrs. A. E. Dean
and Mrs. E. S. Johnston.
A. H. Wheaton of Brookings was in
the city Tuesday He said that the
Dairymen's association would be held at
Brookings during the winter.
Nat. Bennett arrived Tuesday
from Minneapolis, where he has been
filling brief engagement with Straka's
orchestra at Lake Minnetonka.
Gottlieb Scheurenbrand commenced
work Tuesday to put in the new
city scales on east Second street. The
new scales have arrived and will be
put in at once.
j. A. Brown made a contract with
the county commissioners to connect
the county Jail with the Main street
sewer, which will insure better sani-
tary conditions at the Jail.
r. P. Hall was down in Prosper town
ship and brought back with him
species OF weed which. he thinks is
worse than the Russian thistle. The
weeds are covering lots of ground down
there.
Carleton & Lords Comedians, who
will oe remembered as giving week
week of good performances in the
Grand opera house, are now playing in
the Black Hills country to good busi-
ness.
Capt. and Mrs. w. V. Lucas arrived
from Hot Springs Monday afternoon and
went on to Chamberlain, where they
will reside in the future. Capt. Lucas
until recently, was commandant of the
soldiers home.
Arrangements are being made to
hold a city tennis tournament early in
September. There are between Is and
20 pretty fair players in town and an
effort will be made to enlist them in
the venture. 1t is designed to play
nothing but singles.
Mrs. D. r. Anderson, who has beer
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Dow
ney for the past month, departed fol
her home at Ashton. Mrs. Anderson
will move to Aberdeen next month tt
join her husband, who has just located
there to practice medicine.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-07-16

D,. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Ad-
wiser. 1t tells in simple, clear language all
about the human body in health and dis
ease. 1t is illustrated with over 900 engrav.
ings and colored plates. It has greater
sale than any other medical book ever
printed in the English language. Nearly
700, 900 copies were sold at the regular price,
$1.5o per copy, and now large edition
strongly bound in paper covers is being
distributed free to all who will send twenty
one cents in one cent stamps to pay cost
of mailing only, to Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, No 663 Main Street,
Buffalo, N. Y. If fine French cloth covers
are desired, send ten cents extra (thirty-one
cents in all), to pay the cost of this more
handsome and durable binding.