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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
GAS WAR MAY BE NEAR END.
IMPRESSION IN WALL STREET THAT OLD RATES
WILL BE RESTORED.

WILL BE RESTORED.
There is a strong impression In wall street lia'
the local gas war, which was begun by the Con
sodated Gas Company on May l. VIII SOON oe
settled. and that rates Will be restored " '"o
former basis OF 81 10 a thousand cubic feet There
have heen ners,stent rumors Of a renewal of con-
ferences between representatives Of the severa
companies and Russell Sage was quoted yesterday
as saying that an important announcement mlsht
be made this week. One of the factors making
for peace It is understood has been the Drlh8ins
Of an action by a stockholder OF the New AilS'ei,
dan, Gas Company. the management Of this and
tho other companies not fancyng the idea OF pos
sibly being compelled to bring their books into
court for inspection. Consolidated Gas closed
strong yesterday at ls1a net gain for the day OF
ia per cent New-Amsterdam common declined
nearly Q per cent the closing quotation yesterday
being so bid SO asked compared with "a bid, S41a
asked, on Friday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

,,d Pain with his fireworks has done remark
able business with his special military nights me
bathing beach, the golf links ana tne pesoe ""oA
have shared in the general activity IT., $1,000,
The big event the future is ram Sam annu "a
Snecial excursions will be from one hunqIeo
miles out all lines. and the west SnUre' re
narties arranged from various points along 'heir
respective lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
NO FEDERAL TAX on STATE PAPERS
JERSEYS ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS THE GOV
EMINENT CANNOT IMPOSE IT.

1t is likely that the collection by United States
revenue collectors of the tax on the papers
issued by the Secretary of State In New-Jersey
Will be contested. Secretary Of State Wurtz has
been advised by Attorney General Samuel II.
Grey of New Jersey that the Federal Government
. cannot tax the documents. bonds or certificates
of any State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
pREcIoUs STONES BOUGHT.

~~~~~~~~~>~~~~~r~r>~~~~>->~S
DIAMONDS and all kinds OF precious
stones bought for cash. ALBERT
RAMP, 3 Maiden Lane. Elevator.
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ART DEALERS
ART STORES.

~oNN~N>NoN~oOo~oN~ ocNo~.>~NNroNcS
RARE BOOKS, fine bindings. engravings.
art objects. paintings Wanted 20 buy;
Rare Americana, Washingtoniana. Books
and views on early New-YoTk BONA
VENTURES GALLERY. West 83d-st..
opposite the Waldorf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
ARTISTS MATERIALS.

TRY Moist Cleo Colors for AquarsIe and
Representative OIL Painting Write for
descriptive circular 10 A. SARTORIUS a
CO.. ~ West Broadway. New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
HARDWARE.

o-or.o0rIo0c.n0NrN|~ N~~ND00~N~<I~~@~~N"ON-|
EDWARD NICHOLSON. general hard
ware: cutlery ground ana repaired dog
collars and fishing tackle. l3l 6th-ave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
CUTLERY

.zoo1oNNNDNNN~~~ ~IN~D~<J~(IN~(|||O
CUTLERY Of every description on hand.
Made TO order and repaired at ~
oI John and II Nassau SITS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
MACHINERY.

AT REDUCED PRICES.-500 secondhand
wood and iron working machines. fully
guaranteed; machinery bought and ex-
changed. GEORGE D. EDDY. 39s Madi-
ROn-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
DRESSMAKING.

A HIGH GRADE ladies' tailor ana nre k,s
mat,er formerly OF 5th-ave.. will make
,ailor-made suits I'm finest imported ma
terials. lined throughout with best quality
six for $50; regular price. so: absolutely
rerfect litter. exquisite workmanship: also
costumes etc: outing and golf suits; our
new bicycle skirt can be worn on both
sides. work done AT my establishment
only. D. MOSTKOWITZ 25 West 42d-st
DRFssMAKER wants more customers;
dresses made OF their own material; NJ
and style guaranteed; reasonable prices.
1870 Lexington-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
IVORY GOODS.

r. GROTE a CO.. ia East 14th-st.-Es-
tablshed ls47. ivory toilet articles, tor
toise shell goods. billiard materials. bowl
ing alleys and sporting goods. repairing
promptly done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS
san Francisco. Aug 1.-the official closing quo
tallons for mining stocks tn=day yzera toIlau.-.
Datbts, Boats, fannrbes, Azf.


LNOR CHARTER by day, week or month the searoIne
yacht AInadis; large comfortable cabin accornmoJa
lions douDe ana single staerooms; everything 10 met
me wants OF select parties; fully furnished with linen
city. wv NiOau"dS'
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OUsE AND CARPET CT

o.No-NOND~NN~>~>~o>O~ ~~~"~~~~-~>>~~@>N~0>N~0-~
CALL JAMES T. GARDNER on telephone
for all kinds OF housekeeping to be
done li3 West 26th-st. Send for cir
cuior
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
MONUMENTS AND MAUsOLEUMs.

X. Q. FRENCH, 1853 Broadway. first fioor
Artistic designs. high-class materials.
and enduring construction.
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MISCELLANEOUS

oNNNNNN|NNNNNN<sN~ NNN~NNNN~N~NNNN
BICYCLE WANTED for boy OF years.
DOUBLEDAY. l5s Greenwich-st Must
be cheap.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

AWNINGS.

VHU1SNE~NrOoNoNo.o Nc-o~.oo~0N>c~~~
WINGS for hotels. Office buildings.
dwellings. etc, manufactured by GEO
q. FUESSEL 1893 4th-ave.
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POSTAL CARDS HOIGHr

r>>~~->N~~~>~~D~~~>>~~~~ ~>>>~~~~~~~~~D~~~~~I>>>~
CASH PAID for uncancelled. printed or
addressed postal CARDS that are OF no
further use. Call or write SWAIN. 70
Beekman-st., New-York City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
ART STAINED GLASS,

~~~N~@N~0~~>>o~~~N~N~~~~~e>
RICHARD n. sPIERs. stained and lead
ed glass. window glass. etc. Telephone.
$50 eth-ave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
WINDOW SHADES.

= NNNNNNNNNONNO>o NNN)N00N0|ONHOoO~
CHAS b. FLUGGE. 302 Caral-st.. manu-
facturer Estimates given for public ana
private buildings. Telephone 2.lsO Franklin.
CHRISTIANSON BROTHERS, lOI and 10
West l25th-st.-Flats. private residences
hotels and Office buildings furnished com
plete. Jobbers in Scotch Hollands ana
hand-painted shade cloth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
SURE POP INSECT POWDER.

SURF pop INSECT POWDER
is GUARANT TO KILL COCK
POACHES. WATER BUGS. BED BU' o.
ETC, ADOLPH IsAAcSEN & SON. 80
FULTON ST. n. Y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

FsTABIJsHED observation-disclosures OF
bigh-grade cutlery. all kinds: complete
assortment: Fourth-ave. trolley car passes
the door a EICKHOFF. 3Sl Broome-s'''
rear Mulberry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
CAMERAS AND KODAKs.

CAMERAS and kodaks exchanged: photo
supplies, all kinds. at rock-oottom
nrjces: developing and finishing at snort
notice. MORAN'S. % East l6th-st.
DEVELOPING. PRINTING and MOUNT
ING.-Work guaranteed. Two days.
DECATUR PHOTO co. IL Howard-st.
pOCO CAMERA, ks double lens: list
xi4OO; our price. 50 %. VIM. DENGLER.
10 West l25th-st.
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MEDALS AND BADGES.

ATHLETIC. bicycle. college and school,
fine presentation medals a speciality
JOHN y LENNON - Nassau-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
STORAGE.

HIGHEST prices paid for Diamonds. En-
eralds. Rubies. Pearls and Old Gold.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

HIGHEST PRICES paid for rare postage
stamps; packets and albums so'o'
SCOTT, 10 East 23d-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
IMMATURE PORTRAITS,

PORTRAITS COMPLETE. Special mount
ing fine miniatures. with patent frames
which take one Two miniatures and
gassed with special glasses BROWN. 10
Nassau-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
DOG AND CAT HOSPITAL.

NEW YORK VETERINARY HOSPITAL,
III West 25th-st. telephone 4sl-lotn.
Treatment. boarding. clipping and wash
ing. managers Canine Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
STAMPS BOUGHT AND SOLD.

BOGERT & DURBiN. Tribune Buildihs,
n Y-Offer Guatemala Exposition IL
yarieties for 81. cataiOgued $40.
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SITUATIONS WANTED

COOK.-By first class cook. understands
all kinds Of cooking where k!tchenmah
Is kept. has first class reference. Address
NJ. pa East 25th-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

AMERICAN Awning and Flag Factory
Canopies. Chairs. Tables and Tents TO
Iet; + SHELTON. COS 6th-ave.: telephone
call. s90-3sth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
WATCHES AND JEWEI.RY.

r. V. HURD. late with WILLIAM MolK'
will save you money on cam nus
watches and all repairing. Olc gOiu,
1ewelry and gems bought. exchanged or
remodelled l26 West 23d-st.. between oth
and 9TH aves.
JOHN G. KLEIN & Co. 2i7 Greenwich
ST.. n. Y. dealers in Watches. DIAMONDS
etc Old Cold RnuRh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
ELECTRIC MOTORS.

~-~>~~D~~~>>c~~>~>~~~-~~>- -,
..x E,EP COOL electric fans. rea sonapie
rates ELECTRIC MOTOR fEfAiin
20 "a Park Row: telephone AIS Cortlandt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
ENRROIDERIES.

~~~~~~r~~~~o~~~S"~o~e~1~ -
JUST RECEIVED, new tapestries, &C,
French worsted. BESSIE LAPAlA' %
West 30th-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
FOR SALE.
GAS ENGINES. ETC.

GAS and KEROSENE ENGINES: the
Metz & Weiss. one-half cent per horse
power hour l2s-l32 Mott S,
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a. DECORATORS

GF0RG6 "ff,SSSRff1Rf,TTr-' 81 East 26thCs
designer, maker Of draperies. furniture
interior decorations: get our prices Tor
awnings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
lost.

HANDBOOK NO. 346 40l Of the Union
Dime Savings Institution is missing.
Any person having a claim to It Is hereby
called upon TO present the same within
ten days or submit 10 having said pass
book cancelled and a new one issued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
BICYCLE EXCHANGE.
CARPET CLEANING.

CARPETS cleaned by steam. by hand or
on tbs moor. Careful Carpet Cleaning
Co, LES Broadway 42l East aSth-st-
COE a. BRANDT. Tel. l32-3Sth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
VIOLINs. GUITARS. MANDOLINS
AND BANJOS.

~>-NN>-er>>-~<-erIN<-e- N~~~~o-N-No-N0~N>~N~-e(
THEODORE LOHR. 2sG Grand-st.-Zith-
ers. mandolins and guitars. also music
for the same. catalogue mailed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
PHONOGRAPH SUPPLIES.
PRINTING AND STATIONERY.

>~-~~~-~--- ~>>~~~>~~>-
THOS. HUMPHREY. 3Ss Canal-st., Oppo-
site Wooster. Established 20 yeas.
Quick printing; blank books. stationery.
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torted, as he mounted his horse and

torted, as he mounted his horse and
rode away.
About week later 1 had letter
from John apprising me of the event
which I feared. The Major had found
out where my aunt had gone and had
followed her to town. He had actually
been to call upon her that afternoon
Would go up at once? He (John)
would meet the 4:45 at Euston with
the carriage.
I went up by that train, very anx-
ious and respondent. John met me as
promised. insisted on his riding in
side with me, in order that he might
tell me just what had happened.
about the Major, John?" I began,
at once, with keen anxiety.
"rhe Majors a-been,' replied John.
with a, to me, somewhat irritating
elaboration. And he-a-gone away
again
why? What do you meant Has
aunt refused him?"
"She has, Master Charlie"
Good biz, indeed!' cried. II was
afraid was almost sure she - She
would accept him.
"Ay! SO she would have, / believe,
if she'd been free. But she wasn't. Sc
she couldn't"
Not free? What do you mean
John?"
Listen, Master Charlie said the
old man, with an air of suppressed
citation. Thee knowest I have wun-
nerful power over the mistress to make
her du pretty well what I likes. I've
exercised that power, Master Charlie,
and I've exercised 1t in such a way as
to spoke the Majors wheel for good
and all.
II thought to myself: Now, if I can
find man as would marry the mis-
tress and not persoom upon it, one as
would be content just to be her hus-
band in law and in nutthink else, some
quiet, steady, dependable man as
! would thoroughly know his place and
wouldn't blab-if L can find such a
man. thought, and get the mistress
to go through the form of marriage
with him-by special license, say. and
on the strict q. tit would answer the
purposs as nutthink else would. for
then her marriage with the Major
would be quite impossible
II looked about for that man.
found him. Master Charlie 1 made
the mistress marry him.
He's her husband now in law
though in nutthink else, nor ever will
be. But he's spolSed the Major; and
that's all he wants. Canst thee guess
his name. sir?"
Not you, John?' I cried, in amaze
| ment.
"Ay, me-" replied the old butler, quiz
etly.-London Truth
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COMM ERCIAL.
WHEAT MARKET DULL AND
LOWER FOR FUTURES.
Barley Quiet at Unchanged Quota
tious-Oat Prices Well Sus-
tained-Receipts Light.

San Francisco. Jan. 9th.
Wheat unchanged for spot. Futures
opened lower. The market is dull, owing
to prospects of rain. Chicago closed high
er. Barley quiet and prices unchanged;
offerings light, market firm. Oats un-
changed. Prices well sustained. Receipts
are very light, and market firm. Corn
tending upward. No receipts to-day.
~ HaV unchanged. Market steady. Re-
ceipts heavier to-day. Mill products firm
at previous prices
for apples, but other report the market
weak and declining. Stocks continue
heavy. Oranges mSve very Slowly; a LINES les
of Italian chestnuts at hand.
Butter easy at previous prices. Cheese
and eggs steady No changes in Prices y;
eggs, some dealers quote lower.
Produce Quotations.
FLoUR-Net cash prices for Family
WI WHiEf sisY-s;h Wheat is quotable at
ss per ell for ! Ne al an S1 $ n tor IT, choice
BARLEY-Feed, s1271z@1.321a per ctl;
oATs1Poor TO fair, N q per ctl;
81 's5a1. s71s per ctl; Gray. 81 25@1.30; Mill
ing 81. 25d1. 80; Surprise. N.35Q1.4 21a: Red,
for seed, $1.45@160; Black, for seed, N6cW
175
white. s1.i5; Mixed, sl.l0; Small Yellow,
California, sl.171aQ1.20 per ctl.
RYE-s1 15@1.20 per ctl for California
and S115@l i715 for Eastern.
RICK HEAT-Nominal.
MIDDLINGS-S20@ per ton.
BRAN-s1S.5 oG19.50 per ton, Including
R6ILED BARLEY-Quotable at s2s5oa
$50 per ton. .-c~s,o
per ton: Wheat and Dat. s15Q7.50; Oat
$14116; island Barley. $14@l5; Upland do.
nominal: Alfalfa, s12G14; Stock, %.
STRAW-Quotable at 50@75c per bale.
HOPS-Crop OF 1898, 13Q17c per NJ
BEANS-Bayos, 1902; Butter. $2Gz. ~;
Pink 81 s5@205 j R sHs, 4 ss1sgs2S w H1ma
e eve ss Il Red Kidney. s2.4oq25o.
TOES-SackS-Early Rose, T0QS0c
per ctl: River Burbanks, 75c@$1 per sack;
Oregon do, 90c M$1.25 per ctl: Salinas
Burbanks. $1@1.15 per ctl; MERGED Sweet
Potatoes, s1.65@1;75 per ctl; New Pota-
oNIoNSMs6@Soc per ctl for California.
VEGETABLES-Gree Peas, 7@9c per
10. including Los Angeles; Garlic, 7@Sc per
10. Tomatoes $111.50 for Los Angeles;
String Beans, S@10c per ID, including Los
Angeles; Egg Plant. 1211G15c per ID for
Los Angeles; Marrcwfat Squash. 1922
do. 1oMl5c per 10; Mushrooms, S@15c per
FRESH FRUITS-Apples-F sig
15O per box and common to choice, 500
75c; in barrels. sos; Lady Apples. $1Q1.2 %
Sos per barrel
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SEALED PROPOSALS.

Bids will be received at the Office
Of the undersigned until 5 o'clock
p. m. on MONDAY, January 10,
1899, for remode1ing Hook and
Ladder House, No. !, of Fire De-
partment, in this city. Plans and
specifications on file in Office OF
Chief Engineer Of Fire Department.
A certified check, made payable to
City Clerk, for an amount not less
than ten per cent Of aggregate OF
proposal, must accompany each bid.
The Board Of Trustees reserves the
right to reject any and all bids
M. j. DESMOND, City Clerk.
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CITY OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.
ORDINANCE NO. 41a.


An Ordinance Prohibiting the Hanging or
Suspension of Canvas or Cloth Shades
From ANY Porch, Balcony or Awning,
Except in Compliance With This Ordi-
nance. and Providing Penalty for a
Breach Thereof.
> The Board of Trustees of the City of
sacramento ordain as follows.
Section /. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, company or corporation, as
owner, agent contractor, or employee, to
hang, construct suspend or maintain from
any porch, balcony. or awning, within the
limits of the city of Sacramento, any can
cas- or cloth shade, or canvas or cloth or
other material of any kind whatever, ex-
tending to any point lower than seven feet
walk. or. SO that the same shall project
CT hang from any such porch balcony, or
awning below point seven feet above
such sidewalk, measured in a perpendicu-
lar line.
Sec. g. 1t shall be the duty of any per-
son, nrm, company or corporation, having
as owner, or agent, or contractor, or en-
ployee, charge of any cloth or canvas
shade, or shade of other material hang
ing from any porch, balcony or awning
below a point seven feet from the side
walk, measured in perpendicular line,
Immediately after the passage of this or
olnance to remove the same, or to so ad-
just. the same that the lower end thereof
shall not extend below such point seven
feet perpendicular from the sidewalk.
Sec. 3. Any person violating any Of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be
deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and upon
conviction thereof shall be punished by
fine not exceeding three hundred dollars,
or by imprisonment in the City Jail not
fine and Imprisonment.
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall take eff
feet Immediately from and after its pass
Passed February II, 1885.
CHARLES E. LEONARD.
President Of the Board of Trustees.
Approved February 20, 1886.
G. H. HUBBARD. Mayor.
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The Board of Trustees of the City of
Sacra mento ordain as follows:
Section /. It shall be unlawful for any
person to cause or permit to be carried
hauled or drawn on any dray, wagon. or
other vehicle, on any public street of the
city of Sacramento, any animal, banner,
Transparency, framework, or any other de-
vice, having tendency to. Brighten horses
upon the public streets of said city, and
intendant or tending or purporting to be
used as an advertisement or for the pur-
pose of advertising any business, amuse-
ment. exhibition or place OF amusement
or entertainment, without first obtaining
q hermit so to do from the Chief of Police
Of said Sacramento City.
Sec. 2. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person on dray, wagon or other vehicle,
on the public streets of the city of Sac
ramento, to beat upon gong or gongs,
drum or drums or musical Instruments, or
make any noise having tendency to
brighten horses upon the public streets of
said city of Sacramento without first OBJ
taining permit so to do from the Chief
of Police of said city.
Sec. g. Any person violating any of the
provisions Of this ordinance shall, upon
conviction, be punished by a fine of not
more than one hundred dollars, or by i'm
prisonment in the. City Jail not exceed
ing five days, or by both such fine and
Imprisonment.
Sec. 4. This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after its pass
Passed September 20 1897.
CHARLES r. LEONARD
President of the Board of Trustees.
Approved September Is, 1897
G. =. HUBBARD. Mayor.
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SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.

San Francisco, JAN 9Th.
Morning Session-Belcher, lie; & 3,
Csc; Chollar, 15c; c c Va, $1,000. Is; Con-
fidence, Coo; Mexican, Bic; Ophir, SIC;
AFTERNOON SALES-Ophir, 49c; Mex
lean, 30c; G & C, 25@26c; c C Va, $1,000
125; Savage. Sc; G. Point 13c: Sierra Ne
SOC: Occident. soc; B & B. S5G36c.
Closing Quotations-Andes, SC; Belcher,
Ice; Benton Con, 4c; B & B, 36c; Bullion,
COO; c Va, SIPS; c Point, 12c; Eureka,
soc; e & C, 26c; H & N, Sc; Justice, 12c;
Nentuck, lie; Mexican, soc; Occidental.
Csc; Ophir. soc; Overman, Sc; Potosi. 13c;
ia, 7Sc; Standard, s190; Union, soc; Utah,
1Gc: Y Jacket 19c: Syndicate 5c
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SEALED PROPOSALS.

Bids will be received at the Of
ace Of the undersigned until 5
O'Clock p. m. on MONDAY, Janu-
airy 16, 1899, for one chemical fire
engine with roller bearing axles,
for use in Fire Department Of City
Of Sacramento. Bids will be re-
ceived az follows:
For one double fifty engine.
For one double sixty engine.
For one double eighty engine.
A certified check, made payable
to City Clerk, for an amount not
less than ten per cent. Of aggre-
gate Of highest proposal, must ac-
company each bid. The Board Of
Trustees reserves the right to re-
iect any and all bids.
M. j. DESMOND, City Clerk.
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An Ordinance Providing for Fire Escapes
on buildings in the City Of Sacramento
and Providing Penalty for Breach
of This Ordinance.
The Board of Trustees of the City OF
Sacramento ordain as follows:
Section l. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person, firm or corporation as owner
agent. contractor. lessee or employe to
build, construct or maintain any build
Ing of three stories or more In hight in
the city Of Sacramento. and occupied or
of tenement, dwelling. or for offices, or
sleeping apartments, or for factories,
mills. manufactures or workshop. unless
the same be provided with good and suffi-
cient means of egress in case of fire. Ev-
cry such building shall be provided with
metal fire escapes. ana women and chill
ond story of any factory, shop or print
ing Office, unless there are two or more
means Of exit. All fire escapes shall be
kept free of distractions, and shall ex-
tend from the first story to at least four
Sec. Z Every building, of three stories
Of the purposes mentioned in Section i,
and having balcony, porch or awning,
shall also have an opening in the floor
three feet six inches long, and closed or
protected ON three sides. and there shall
be communication from balcony to bal
cony in the form of an incline step ladder,
which shall have an inclination from the
perpendicular of not less than four inches
to every twelve inches Of rise. and it shall
be unlawful for any person. firm, COM
tractor, lessee or employee to build. con-
struct or maintain any such porch, bal
cony or awning, unless in conformity
with the provisions of Section hereof.
Sec. g. 1t shall be and is hereby made
the duty of the Chief Engineer Of the Fire
Department to see that all the provisions
of this ordinance are strictly enforced
Sec A. Any person violating any of the
provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction
more than three hundred dollars, or by
in the City Jail not exceed
ing three months, or by both such fine
and Imprisonment
Sec. S. This ordinance shall take effect
from and after its passage
Passed November 30, 1896.
CHARLES E. LEONARD,
President of the Board OF Trustees.
Approved December 1855:
G. n. HUBBARD, Moyogh