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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-04-02
PHILADELPHIA AND READ
ING RAILROAD COMPANY
Improvement Mortgage Bonds,
Due Oct. 1, 1897.

once OF Philadelphia and Reading Railway Co.,
PHILADELPHIA. March 4, 1897.
This Company has made an arrangement with
hessrs. Drcxel L Co. to extend the Improvement
Mortgage Bonds, issued by the Philadelphia and Read.
ing Railroad Company. maturing october LIST next,
for a period OF nifty years from April LIST. 1897, with
interest at the rate OF 4 per cent. per annum. payable
semi.annually. on the first days OF October and April
in each year. at the once OF the said Railway Com.
pany. in the City of Philadelphia, both principal and
interest to be payable in gold coin OF the United stateA-
Of the present standard OF weight and nneness. with.
out deduction for any taxes imposed by the United
states or the State OF Pennsylvania. under present or
future laws. The lien OF the mortgage now securing
said bonds to continue uuimpaircd. and the Reading
Company tthe owner Of the capital stock of said Rail.
way Company also to become responsible for tho
payment Of the principal aud interest of the said bonds
The right to extend. as above. has been reserved to
such OF tho present holders as shall deposit their
bonds for that purpose with Drcxel & Co.. Philadel.
phia: J. p. Morgan 4 Co, New York. or ]. S. Morgan
& Co, London. on or before April 18th, 1897.
The coupon due April LIST, 1897 (unlcss previously
collected. will be cAshed at time OF deposit. and at
the same time depositors will be paid go in cash on
each q 900 bond. being the difference between Inter
est at the rate OF q per cent. and the rate OF 4 per cent.
for the period from April LIST. 1897. to the present
date OF maturity Of the bond on october LIST. 1897.
Such bonds as may not be extended by the holders
or be presented for that purpose by Messrs. DreIel &
Co. will be paid at maturity.
PHILADELPHIA AND READING RAILWAY co.
BY w. A. CHURCH. Treasurer.
Philadelphia, New York. and London.
March 4th. 1897.
Referring to the above notice OF the Philadelphia
and Reading Railway Company. we are now ready to
receive at either OF our Offices any OF the Philadelphia
- H. IL o-,Na nnrN.
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70 % % ~

May ...U..as S 20 2a 3g'
with lower Liverpool cables. The receipts al The
abIc character. and there was considerable iiquida-
ton OF May wheat. But before the close prices rallied
and sdyaneed on some months The principal factor
cover. The report stated that "a y cent. OF the area
seeded had been abandoned. and rave the condition
5000. 900 bush. against III. 200. 900 last season. Liy-
erpool declined '4d. Berlin advanced osc. after an
receipts were 5s7 cars, against az last week and 45
last year. Corn and ont, were firm. The receipts OF
scale. chirs:o received lO7 cars OF corn and 1874 Of
oats; the receipts there tomorrow are estimated at
70 and IL carr respscti'ey J: Chicsso, April IL
down TO 8d7sc. Some OF tho larger bears, who have
been talking 10 cent wheat for some time past. had
this morning. although Il Is possible they were some
what disappointed that holders did mot have much
wheat for sale at that figure. ON the other hand there
was q good demand around zoe, and what wheat was
offered was quickly absorbed: which caused shorts TO
of er ieesf P TSo fes elm Ta after the ,n elose eT iast night SPT Mss
quite firm and traders generally expected higher
cables this morning. Liverpool. however opened at
This brought out fresh liquidation and made
market declined quickly from 7d'4c, down TO
0o7sc. before the buying was suficiently large
the entire break, closing easy Ssc, lower than ,yester.
day. The Missouri state crop report was bullsh,
making the condition % Y cent and adds that e7
may have had some influence on the market. but the
likelihood Is not much. a! the figures were discounted
demand today. and New York reports the sale OF
900. 900 bush. for export. hay'June shipment. The
issss I: as :0I ni E Fs ssPisss el sSSs' thai sai' na ssl:.
saes: we're IsIss \ .E0SS Sas A. Ssissh;
today has probably eliminated most OF the long In.
terest' and some reaction ought 10 result. II, how
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oatsLsgot was nrm; Sales $1,000 bush. including
80. 1000 No. 9 white clipI cd on private terms, free on
board anoat for export. No. 2 white. 24iac.; No.
3 do. 1000 at 23c.; No. g white clipped: 25c.; No. 8
do. 23Iec.; No. 2 mixed. 22i4c.; no. 8 do, 2ll4c;
rejected mixed. 2Os.c.; rejected white. 22c.; No. .
mixed delivered. 23i4c.; track mixed, at 2I@24c.;
track white. 10000, at 3930c. Futures were nrm.
Future saleh 80. 600 hMsL.. as fOlioMa:
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The operating expenses from Sept. /, 1896, in.
clude n proportionate part of the. estimated
taxes and rail and tie renewals for the current
fiscal year OF the new company, being ten months
to July 1. 1897.
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company
reports for February: Gross earnings. 1887 ,315;
operating expenses. $191, $50; net earnings,
S65, 726; other income, $l,6S3; total net earn
ings, $57, l09.
The debt statement issued this afternoon
shows a net decrease in the public debt. less
cash In the Treasury, during March of $S, $685.
253. Total cash in the Treasury, 1876, 239, 759.
National bank notes outstanding on March 81,
1897, were 1888. 1OS, 1854, a decrease during the
month of SAL .066. but an incrcagc since March
81. 1896. of $l2,4sl ,0s9. The gold coinage dur.
ing the month amounted to $13,77O,9Oo, and
l,4OO,25O silver dollars were struck off.
The receipts of the Government to-day were:
Customs. $2,372,2l1: internal revenue, $497,-
O6O, and miscellaneous. SOL, $40. a total OF So
97l,24l. The disbursements, including 81, 127,.
600 for pensions, were 81 1892 900. an excess of
receipts over expenditures Of 81 $3.50, 241. The
receipts for the fiscal year to date have been
$2l5.T56,293, and expenditures 1888, 072. 1872,
an excess Of expenditures over receipts OF $37,-
3l6.039
The net assets of the Treasury at the close of
business to-day, as officially computed, compare
with those OF yesterday as follows:
Gold coin and bullion. Si5i. ssi, 1895 si.gsG.4 s5
Silver dollars and bullion. IL, SBs, sol 10, 9lB, $50
United States notes ...... 29, 81 23. 707. $40
Other assets I'm excess of
demand liabilities. ..... 5.ee6.4 03 20. $685. AIS
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increase of Fee.4le ss compared with the corre-
spending period OF last year. and net $780, 2s,
an Increase Of $40, 100.
Tho Detroit and Mackinao Railroad reports
gross earnings for February OF sac, 635, an in
crease o., 1884 as compared with the same
month OF last year, and net S1s,S51, al increase
Of 81, 467. For the eight months ending Feb. %
the gross earnings wcro $216,50 % n decrease OF
St2,3l2 as compared with the corresponding
period OF last year. and net $4,000, a decrease
The Western New York and. Pennsylvania
Mnilroad reports gross earnings for February OF
Sl96,235. an increase. of $i,515 as compared
with the same month Of last year. and net @l4,.
O22, an increase of Sll, 744. For tho eight
months ending Feb. % tho gross earnings
were $2,OT3.3 $3.50, n decrease OF $685. 4S as com.
pared with tho corresponding period of last
year, and net $7l6,072, an increase Of 1927. 1862.
Tho Georgia Southern and Florida Railroad
reports gross earnings for February Of $67, 22s.
n decrease of SO, 100 as compared with the Same
month OF last year, and net $22,617, an increase
OF 5000. For the eight months ending Feb. %
the gross earnings were 1908. 400, an increase If
R2,ib3 as compared with the corresponding pc
$4,000.
The Northern Pacific Railway system, includ-
ing tho 81, Paul and Northern Pacific and other
lines heretofore leased but now owned. reports
ending Feb %
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-w,yo1Ab AND ooMMERoIAI.

x.rr stock Exchanee-saies April \.
,r,rrs ASD STATE BONDS TN s1.o0os,.
tH-..c 1925 Louisv On a.. 90
& Va "a def g
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MARRIED.

PRICE E-IlAPLY.-At Kingswcol NJ
p. parao mage. No. 1891 Ciaymont
street. on June 3. 1897, by Rev. Edgar
S. Mace. George n Price of Whining
ton. 10 Miss Sadie Laply Of Lewis
barg Pa.
WATERS -SMITH.-By Rev. W. l.. $.
MURRAY at No. 91l West Fourth
street. on June 1G 1897. George T.
Waters and Ida E. smirn both OF
Wilmington Del.
WIRTZ- HOPKINS Rev. W. L. 8.
Murray. en- June 6, 1897. al ST. paul's
parsonage. No. 2O5 west Seventh
street, William Wirtz and Martha
Hopkins, both Of Wilmington.
WORRALI-M -MARR.-At the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Will
mington, Del, on Wednesday, June
16, 1897, by Rev. A. N. Keigwin, ID
D.. Morris Worrall and Marion Du-
Bree Mari, both of this city.
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BOARDED CAT THIRTEEN YEARS.
Two Cents q week charged and S4.5s Is
Due on the Contract.

Two Cents q week tharged and S4.5s Ia
Due on the Contract.
Thirteen years ago a well-to-do fam
lily of Athens moved to a farm west Of
Union City. Mich. On leaving, the two.
younger children dislilled to leave be-
hind family of kittens with which
they had become acquainted, and on
subsequent visit TO the old home sue
.oeeded in smuggling TO the new home
their old friends.
The father discovered the cats after
awhile and began a process of execu-
tion..- The younger of the children did
not like the performance and picked
up the "Old White" and went to the
neighbors, where be contracted board
for it at two cents per week.
The matter was forgotten until just
recently. when the person who boarded
the cat contracted with the boy for
some nigs. and on delivery was pro-
sented, with statement Of board for a
cat for l3-years al two cents per week
The pigs were allowed at ten dollars
and the hov still owes the man $4.eI
and The cat s. stiil alive.
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BEEBE's WATERY VISION.

Bridgeton, June i7.-C. H f. Beebe,
an eccentric recluse, was baptized in
the Cohansey by Rev. Mr.. Randolph
He declared that he was instructed in
a vision to be baptized in a certain spot
in the river, and that he must be bap-
tized by DR.. Sharp. of Roadstown. DR..
Sharp is only a local preacher, and he
deputized Rev Mr.. Randolph, of Marl-
boro Baptist Church. Beebe said he
must preach a sermon after the cere-
mony, but this privilege was denied
him. He was arrayed in a white robe
and wore a red cross and white rib
bons around his neck to keep evil spir-
it's away.
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REDUCED RATES TO MILWAUKEE,
VIA PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
ON ACCOUNT OF THE NATIONAL
EDUCATIONAL AsSOCI ATION.

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany announces iha, on account Of the
meeting of the Nati0nal Educational
Association at Milwaukee,, Wis, July 6
% 2. it viii rell CONTINUOUS passage
tickets from al points on its line east
ct piushUrg and erie to Milwaukea al
rate or single fare for Tho round trip.
plus 81 Membership fee Tickets will
be sold and will be good going only on
July 2, and 4, and will be good 10 re-
turn, leaving Milwaukee July 10, IL and
10, 1897, only, except that by deposlting
ticket with joint agent at Milwaukee on
or before July -, and on payment OF
so cents. an extension OF return limit
may be obtained to leave Milwaukee
until August 81 1897. Inclusive.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
ATTRACTIONS OF ( Cc;oURTsAiP.
a Man II Never TO mtercst.ns ~ when
Hos Courting.

There was a cynical fellow ip the
middle ages who, under the sarcastic
title, ''The Fifteen joys of Marriage"
wrote an elaborate description of IS
woes, which were likely, one and all, 70
distress the foolish man who had
slipped like fish into the great net
of matrimony, says Lippincotts. II
Is not probable, however, that his lit
Tie treatise turned a single man from
the error of his way. How should 1t
have. when the great weight and au-
thority OF Mr.. Punch have not been,
able In these days 20 make any ap-
prcciable difference in the issue OF mar
rage licenses? Yet the genial philos-
cpher's advice, which Is an everlast-
lug shane to Mrs. Judy, was perfectly
decided. The truth is, men will not
take advice which they do not want,
no matter who offers it. They know
that AL the world loves them when
they are lovers, and so the vain crea-
tures win go a~wooing. All the pretty
business OF lsneeling and signing Is
becoming; when man IS counting he
Is more interesting than he has ever
been or ever will lie again. Whether
81 be Jockey who dons his Sunday coat
TO propstiate his goddess of the hay
field. or the fne gentleman who swcors
OF his valet for o specls Of dust when
dressing for n cort0in important inter-
view. be IS worthy of notice; and even
the frog, VIXEN be VIII a-wooin9 50,
becomes a hero st for poetry. The
uneasy frriod of couriship tries the
souls Of mon and shows what stun they
arc made 81, aud therefore the iuaunaiF.
OF men OF the fifteenth ceptury wlyh
niairying or trying 80 marry Indicate
very fairly tho iciifainent of soc'ey.nt
that time.
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DIED


BIGGS.- S.-Entered into rest on Sunday,
June l3. 1897. Alexander Biggs, aged
65 years, . months and 27 days.
COOKE.-In Philadelphia, at the resi-
dence OF his father, Harry Cooke,
son Of John H. Cooke, No. 800 South
Thirteenth street.
EDWARDS. Entered into rest, at
Princeton, June IA, 1897, DR.. George
Kerr Edwards.
ELLIOTT On June 1i, 1897, John B.
Elliott, aged 65 years
GUTHRIE. On June 10, 1897, Simon
Guthrie, aged 7S years.
HANlNIERER.-In this city, on Sunday
morning, Jupe 13, Mary Elizabeth
wife Of Louis Hammerer, aged 81
years.
LYSENGER.-In this city, on June Is
1897, Alfred Lysenger. aged p years
Relatives and friends arc respectfully
invited to attend his funeral ait his late
residence. No. S07 Rodney street. Oh
Friday. June rs, ct O'clock p. m. In.
terment at Lomhardy Cemetery.
MENTION. On June Is, 1897, Eliza,
beth, widow cf the late Patrick Men
ton
MOORE In New York ON Sunday
June 13. 1857. Benjamin r. Moore
formerly Of this city
THATCHEB-In this city, on June II
1897, Lydia G.. Thatcher, aged s.
years.
iTURNER.-At Bancroft's Banks, OF
June II, 1897, Thomas Turner.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
SCRAMBLE FoR sRlDAL FAvoRs.
An Ancient and Curious German Wedding
Custom.

An Ancient and CuiiOus German Wedding
Custom.
In the February Ladies' Home Jour
nal Mox Won Binzer writes of his eN-
perienee as "A Page at the Berlin
Court" upon the occasion OF a double
royal wedding, and of the preceding
and succeeding festivities. Describing
an ancient and curious custom, lie
writes; "Aud now (after the wedding
dinuer and bnu) came the 'Hackeltanl.'
Several OF The highest officials entered
the hall with flaming torches. A pro-
cession was formed with the bride in
the midst a number of complicated
polonaise figures were then executed,
after which the line closed about the
bride and groom end marched out as es-
cort 70 the bridal chambers.
"As the doors Of the bridal apart
1nents closed upon the happy pair We
found ourselves Immediately next the
entrance. We waited eSpectnniiy for
the next feature. holding our advan-
tageous position with some difficulty.
In few moments the door few open
and half thousand silken garters with
the monogroms embossed on the gold
buclCes were thrown out by the ladies
Of honor. Court etiquette was for the
once forgotten--generals, courtiers,
chamberlains and state ministers
scrambled and fought with one an
others for these mementos. But we
pages, rest assured, got the lions share.
j have several of these souvenirs now,
although many were given away by me
that night 20 beseeching dignitaries."
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
SHE Is Al DELAWAREAN.

Says an Atlantic City special: Robert
HILBERT was brought before Recorder
Ingersoll this afternoon, charged with
murdcoue assault upon Mrs. Phoebe
philips. and Iemanded for another
week as her condition is sull doubtful.
During thc hearing il was developed
that In an probability Mrs. Philips II
she does recover viii be totally blind
The bullet silll in her head is pressing
against and destroying The optic nerve
Evening journal., 1897-06-17

A number of Caroline county Popu-
lists met in Denton yesterday to con-
slider the coming campaign. w. T..
Dickerson, of Greensborough, proposed
to name a local Populist ticket, but this
proposition was not indorsed and reso-
lutions were adopted pledging support to
the Democratic ticket on condition that
the Democrats indorse the money plank
Of the Chicago platform.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
Mr.. VGKDEVER'S SUCCESSOR.
A NEW INTERNAL REVENUE coll
LECTOR FOR THE MARYLAND
DISTRICT TO BE APPOINTED.


LECTOR FOR THE MARYLAND
DISTRICT TO BE APPOINTED.
Washington, June 17.-There are
signs at the Treasury Department that
a successor to Murray Vandiver col
lectOr of internal revenue for the dis
trict Of Maryland, will be designated
soon after July 1, and that a selection
will be made in The next two weeks.
Mr.. Vandiver was appointed on June
8, 1893, and qualified on June 30, SO
that. under the construction OF the de-
partment, his term OF office expires on
The latter date, although he would in
any event hold over until a successor
Is appointed and qualified.
The four applications filed some
weeks ago are said to contain strong
Endorsements. but aside from these.
practically every congressional district
has a candidate fer the place. The
treasury officials say to-day that an ap-
pointment can be expected a few days
before or after July l. but make no pre-
dictions as to who will secure the place
This, they declare, rests with those Re-
publiCans in authority in The state. as
the secretary will abide by the name
suggested through proper channels.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
LARGEST CHURCH ORGAN.
Convict In sing Sing rriaon Now Engaged
IN Its Conatruction

Convict In sing Sins tfihnh NO" EhhtE'"
IN Iis Conatructiom
A convicsin Sing Sing IS now engaged
jn constructing the iargest church or
s.an Of tile reed type set known. twill
contain 0s notes more than the largest
llandard reed organ of which thoir is
icny record This irsilumc;t, says the
New York Times. vas designed cN-
rressly for one OF the chapelsin the new
administration building. and Its de-
slgner's plans and elaborate music
scheme have been examined and ap-
proved by some of the best organ maxi
ers In the country.
The designer and builder Of this or
gan is an intelligent young German,
who, after mastering his trade of organ
building, got into bad habits, commit
ted a felony and Is now serving few
Years term in state prison. Warden
Sage learned Of the young convict's
capabilities through some drawings
,Shich he made. aud, finding him con,-
petent and eager 80 ply his trade. the
warden fitted up o small room for his
slFc, providod the necessary materiais
and act him t0worlr.
This employment caused visible
change in the domeanor Of The man.
Naturally frank AID Tree from vicious
mess, thc moment ho found he was inist-
ed with rho responsibilities OF on im-
sbriont ploco OF work the chronic sui
ienness of prison life LETT BIN. lie is
now working gealouslr; his artisen
pride is aroused AID he proposesinai'-
ing two firet-class orgaps--the larger
one for the Roman Catholic chapel, and
4be smaller one for the Protestant
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
sITAKr lVro youR snors

Aliens Foot-lasc. a powder for tho feet
Ia cures painful, swollen smurting teet
and instantly takes the stine out of corn
and Luniors. tts the greatest coinlor
ulakes lght-nttinE " new shoes zee
easy. IL Is n certain cure for sweating
callous and hot. tired, aching feet. Try
to-day. Sold by all druggists and sho
stores. I2y mail for 2ss n stamps. Tria
package FREE. Address, Allen s. Ohm
slcd Leroy. N. Y.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
BIG SHIPMENT OF SHINGLES.

Crisheld, Md, June 1.-THE schooner
J. $. IIosklns, Captain c. E. Bennett
Of Baltimore. 39l tons. was entered al
The Cfisneld custom house yesterday
Tho.achuoner sailed from Jacksonville
Fla. CA june with 100000 shingles
consigned to William B Tilghman &
sons. Salisbury
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
NEW gTRAW- UATSl

All new goods of this season, bough
in case lots from the mills direct, en-
bracing over 90 different styles for
mon and boys. We are headquarters
for straw Goods, and guarantee the
largest assortment and lowest prices
in The city. ROSS, 210 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17

there Monday between the dredgers
and the watchmen for the riparian right
owners. The dredgers were deter
mined TO work on the grounds, and the
watchmen, acting under instructions
from the owners, were determined they
should not and opened fire upon them
a number OF shots were fred before
the lIedgers were driven Oh.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
prMED ~ THE ODD FELLOWs.

John T.. Elliott. 90 years o.d. who
died cn Monday. was buried this after
noon with the ritual service OF the ]. q.
o. r. as conducted by Mechanics
Lodge. cf which he was an early mcm-
ber The iunera took place from The
residence 0i Peter Wood. No S39 Kirk
wood street. ond inlermant Was made
at wilmington and Brandywino Gene
terry.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
WnuLn NOT % TO MN HOsPITAL.

A lineman employed Icy the Delamr-
via Telephone Company fen from a
pole being erected On the Forty Acres
and his face came IN contact with a
live wire and was terribly burned.
Dr. Mesropian dressed the injuries
and insisted On the man going To Dela-
ware Hospital but he went home alone
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
THEY MADE UP.

Harry L. Mccullough, who was yes
terday held for court for deser;ion. pre-
icrrcd by his wife. was last night re-
leased from custody as Mccullough
agreed TO turn over certain property
30 his wife
Evening journal., 1897-06-17

HELD FOR "A FURTHER HEARING.
Pauick Gilhgau hau ahcaing before
Magistrate Pritchett last night on the
charge OF voting illegally in the Fourth
ward. He was held until tomorrow
night.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
A WEEKS CRUISE.

The Philadelphia Naval Battalion
will go down the bay on July for a
weeks cruise on city ice boats Nos. 2
and 3.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
HIS FIRST OFFICIAL ACT.

Judge Spruance performed his first
official function yesterday. IL was 10
discharge four prisoners from New
Castle jail who made affidavit of indi-
gence.
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bad Sole al RIyervIew. saturday.
MARvEI. WANTS MS MONEY.

William Michael Byrne, attorney for
Josiah Marvel, yesterday afternoon
brought suit in the Superior Court for
S. 600 against Mrs. Laura c. Acklan for
services rendered as associate Attorney
in her acIiQn for a divorce before the
General Assembly last month Mr.
Byrne viii cndeavor to have the case
tried at ihe September term. Mr.. Mar
vel presented his bill some tImc ago,
and payment was refused because, il
was alleged the claim was excessive.
Evening journal., 1897-06-17
oYsTERMEN AT WAR.

Bridgeport, June 17.-The oyster war
between tho riparian owners and the
o(srrr dredgcTs on Fortesque has be-
gan -asaiu-- There was quite a time
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Il / MNIrI.TY
i. ]. MNULTY,
JAMES b. OBERLY,
HENRY w. ZEBLEY,
Finance Committee Of City Council.
Attest: JOSEPH X. ADAMS,
City Treasurer.
TOR s75.OOO sINKINq

PROPOSALS FOR $50 900 SINKING
FUND LOAN, Wilmington, Delaware.
Proposals will be received at the City
Treasurer's office until II O'Clock at noon,
on TUESDAY, June 15 1891 for the pur-
chase Of all or any portion OF the above
loan, to be issued In bonds of $50 or null
tiples thereof. Said bonds are being is
sued by authority OF an act OF the Legis-
lature. and pursuant to an ordinance of
CITY Council, the proceeds to be used for
the construction of the Silverbrook sewer.
the elimination Of grade crossings OF
railroads and the Improvements Of the
streets and avenues OF the city OF Will
mington.
This loan will bear interest at the rate
of per cent. per annum, payable semi
annually on the frst days Of April and Oc-
tober in each year, and will fall due and
1926 S37 800: April 1, 1926, S37,l00
The successful bidder or bidders will be
required to settle for the bonds at or be-
fore IL o'clock, noon, on Thursday, June
II, 1897.
Address all bids in sealed envelopes TO
Joseph X. Adams, City Treasurer, mark
ed Proposals for Sinking Fund Loan"
The right to reject any or all bids is
reserved,
THOMAS e. YOUNG,
OTHO NOWLAND,
JOHN S. ROSSELL.
Sinking Fund Commissioners.
f. ]. MNULTY,
JAMES b. OBERLY,
HENRY w. ZEBLEY,
Finance Committee of City Council.
Attest: JOSEPH K. ADAMS,
City Treasurer.