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The Washington times., 1902-09-26
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBiA.-MlNNA STEiNBERGER
ISNAC SrEINRER(.ER No. l2ly6.
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR SEW AGE Pumping PLANr
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS d. G..
Washington, ID. C.. Sept. Is, tsG2.-SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received as ais office until
y NJ. SATURDAY. OCTOBER Is 1902. for fur
nishing and erecting ready for the pumping
machinery. boilers, and auxiliaries required 10
equip a Sewage Pumping Plant at the In
dustrial Home School in the District of Co.
lunlbia. Specifications. general plans, and blank
forms ., proposal may be obtained at this
Office The right is reserved TO reject any ard
all bids. HENRY {. F. MCFARLAND. JOHN
BIDDLE, Commissioners ID. c. ss23-6t-eSSu
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The Proper Treatment for Sprained
Ankle.

As a rule man will feel well satisfied ii
he can kobble around on crutches tive or three
weeks after spraining his ankle and it is
usually two or three months before he has
fully recovered. This is an unnecessary loss
of time for in many cases in which Chamber
iain's Pain Balm has been promptly and freely
applied. a complete has been effected in
less than one weeks time, and in some cases
within three days. For sale by Henry Evans.
Wholesale and Retail. 922 L st. nw.. and all
druggists.
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Delmar Entries.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 25.-Entries for to-
morrow:
First race-Five furlongs; purse. Sid
Wilverm, 112: Light Opera, Gaslight, los;
Doc Mayer, Fort Wayne. Hetzel, 115;
Beaugard, 1OS.
Second race-Six furlongs; selling.
Yellow Stone, 100; Joe Lesser, 1O1; Rob-
ert, jr., 1O4; DR.. Scharff, SO; Pirates
Daughter. Beckham. 105.
Third race-One and one eighth miles
selling. Little Tommy Tucker, 10S; Joe
Collins, 100; Kinlock Park. 10s; Fucino,
105; DeLoraine, 100; Toad Raineyy 105;
Outburst. 113; Glenbow, Brutal, no.;
Marcy, l05; Rochester, Ell Ghor. 100.
Fourth race-Six furlongs; handicap;
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NJ IN0R MUNICIPAL
| | MATTERS OF INTEREST

The proposal of Ed J. Hannah, dated
September 49, 1902, received September
20. to make certain changes in plumbing
at the No. police station for the sum
of 1896, has been accepted.
The Commissioners have directed that
granite curb be set on the north side
of Pennsylvania Avenue northwest from
Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth
Street, at an estimated cost of $500, to
be assessed against lots in square Ice
abutting on said Pennsylvania Avenue
between the limits named.
Sergt. j. f. Wilson, of the Metropoll-
tan Police Force, at his own request has
leen allowed two days leave of absence
without pay.
At the instance of Gen. George II.
Harries, vice president of the Washing
ton Traction and Electric Company,
George Derene has been appointed addi-
,ionai private of the police force for
duty along the railway lines of the com
pany.
On the request of Gen. George d. Rug
giles, governor of the Soldiers Home,
William f Badham has been appointed
additional private of the police force
for duty in and about the grounds of the
Soldiers Home.
The tax sale of lot in the square
bounded by Virginia Avenue, X, Fifth,
and Sixth Streets southeast, to Charles
H. Wiltsie, of Rochester, N. Y, for the
sum of 1927 has been Cancelled, by
order of the Commissioners. on the
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AUCTION SALES.
c. @. SLOAN & CO.. AUcTIoSEERs
HOTEL COCHRAN FOR SALE
BY Auction With All Its Contents.
~ q Z
By Auctit

The American Security and Trust Company,
executor OF the estate of the late George ".
Cochran, acting under the powers upon it con-
ferred by his list will and testament, and IN
order to close his estate as by his viii Is die
.ected. will offer for sale. at public auction.
In front OF the premises. on TIL RSDAY, OC-
T0EER .. 1902, AT O'CLOCK r. NJ, all OF
lois numbered one On, two ~ and three (3J.
in square numbered two hundred and seven-
teen t2i0, in the city OF Washington and
District Of Columbia, fronting one hundred and
tiirty-fve elyol feet on 18th st. and seventy
two G2) feet on St NV. in said city. con-
tanning 9,I20 square feet OF ground, and iru-
proved by the weil-known HOTEL COCHRAN,
together with all the furniture. carpets beds
and bedding. elevator and electric light equip
merts and all other contents OF the hotel. to-
gctliers with the good will OF It's business. which
is in active and successful operation.
The hotel is sever stories in height above the
basement finished in pressed brick fronts with
stone trimmings; has l25 bedrooms, two public
par.ors, reception roon dining room, banquet
hall Office storeroom. laundry room cafe. BAR.
Der shop. fity private baths. separate public
baths for ladies and for gentlemen on each
foor above the Office, passenger and freight ele.
vstors, steam heat. gas and electric lights. ~
fully equipped for both american and European
plan: and is practically freproof. The house is
completely furnished throughout with high-grade
furniture and carpetines. which are in excel
lent condition. 4 separate room, entered from
both streets, and leased for drug store, forms
part of the premises.
TIE hotel and its contents (but not inciud-
ing any part OF the stock in trade OF the drug
store or barber shop) will be sold together a.
estirsty.
Terms: Cre-third ef the purchase money to
be paid IN cash on settlement of sale, and. the
remainder To be paid in equal irstaEments at
two and three years. with interest at the rate
of four 90 per ceiturn per annunI. paya5le
scmi-annually, from the day OF sale until paid
secured by deeI of trust on the property sold,
OF all cash. at the purchasers option. a de-
posit of FIVE thousand 5000 dollars will be
required at the time of sale. and ali convey
ancirg will be at the purchasers cost. II terms
are not complied with within thirty 800 days
from the day Of sale the undersigned executor
reserves the right to resell the property at the
risk and cost of the defauiting purchaser.
AMERICAN SECURITY AND TRUST CO.,
BY CHARLES J. BELL. President.
Attest: JAMES +. HOOD, Secretary, Executor
OF the Estate of George W. COCHRAN, deceased.
1405 G. ST. NV.
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Delmar Selections.

First race-Doc Mayer, Fort Wayne,
Gaslight.
Second race-Dr. scharff, Pirates
Daughter, Joe Lesser.
Third race-Toad Rainey, Ell Ghor,
Outburst.
Fourth race-Handspinner. Jack
Young, Pickles.
Fifth race-If You Dare, Ciales. Kiss
Quick.
sixth race-Guide Rock. Warner.
Swordsman.
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Hawthorne Selections.

First race-Indian II, All About, Com
modore Dewey.
Second race-Prince of Endurance, Sc
nor, Rankin.
Third race-Waswift, Jack DeMund,
Philo.
Fourth race-Flying Torpedo, Corri-
gan, Favonius.
Fifth race-Chicago Girl. Leash, I'm
petuous.
Sixth race-Leviathan, Balm of Gilead
Frances NJ.
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LEGAL NOTICES.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OT
COLUMBIA. HOLDING A PROBATE
COURT.--So lG:os. administration.
This is to give notice that the subscriber.
Who was By the Supreme Court Of the District
of Columbia, granted letters of administration
cr the estate CT George BreitbaIth he's. with
the approval of the supreme Court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, holding Probate Court.
appointed MONDAY. THE 20fh DAY OF &c
1OBE4. 1902. AT 20 O'CLOCK A. NJ, as the
time. and said court room as the place, for
making payment and distribution IRON said
estate under the Courts direction and eon-
troll, when and where all creditors and persons
entitled to dist.ibutive shares or legacies or
residue. are notified 10 attend. in person OF
by agent or attorney duly authorized. with
tkeir claims against The estate properly vouchet-
Gwen under my nsnd this 18th day OF sep
tember, 1902
LILLE BREfrBARTH, Adrnx.
BY JOS. A. BURKARr,s Attorney.
Attest:
(SeaI.) JOHN r. ROIZER,
Deputy Register of Wills for the District ot
Columbia, Clerk of the Probate Court
se26-oe5.lo
SUPREME COURT or THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA HOLDING A PROBATE
CUuRT.-Nc. 1ciss- Administration:
This is TO give notice that tine subscriber, OF
the State OF New York. has obtained from the
Probate Court oil the District of Columbia let
tiers tes;ameu,ary on the estate OF John WaS-
rer, late of the District of Co.umbia, decfaser
All persons having claims against tile deceased
are hereby warned 10 exhibit the same. with
the vouchers thereof, legally authenticated, 70
tie subscriber on or before the 18TH DAY OF
SEPTEMBER. A. ID. 1903; otherwise they may
By law be executed ircm ali benefit of said
estate.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF Sep
tember. 1907.
(Seal.) WILLIAM DAVIES,
Care WOODWARD s. L0THRoP.
i3s Broaiy-g, New York +
Attest: JOHN 4. RGUZER.
Deputy Register OF Wills for the Di-.f;et Of
Columbia. Clerk OF the PROBATE ccurt-
FREDERICK c. HANDY, Attorney.
sela, ,26 oe5
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
OF CoLUMBIA.-MlNNA STEiNBERGEk
VS.. ISAAC STElNBERGER. No. 225g6-
Equity Docket Nc. 81.
The object OF this suit IS TO secure divorce
on the ground OF wil,fu dcsertion of the conf
plainant by the defendant for more than two
years prior 10 the Institution Of this suit This
order TO be published in the Law Reporter
and The Washington Iiiies once 4 week ioA
three successive weeks prior to the return day.
On motion Of the complainant, by Charles
of September, A. d. 1902. ordered that the
deicniant cause his appearance to te entered
herein on or before the fortieth day. exclusive
OF sundays and legal holidays, occurring after
the day OF the first publication OF rhis orders
otherwise the cause will be proceeded with
as in case OF default.
BY the Court:
(SealD T. H. ANDERSON, Justice.
True copy-Test
J. II. YOUNG. Clerk.
BY VI. \. CLANCY. Asst. Clerk sei2.192S
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS

NEW YORK, Sept 25.-Arrived: HEX
la, Copenhagen; Glencoe, Swansea. Ar
rived out: Fuerst Bismarck, from New
York. at Plymouth; Teutonic, from New
York, at Liverpool: La Lorraine, from
New York, at Hayre.
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Selections for Today at Gravesend.

First race-Star of the West, Dublin, Belvlho.
Second race-Himself. Francesca. Hunter Raine.
Third race-Nne Spot, Miadi Love, Julia Arthur.
Fourth race-Bell entry, Morri. entry, Dom Paul
Fifth -Kilogram, Fried krupp, Satire.
Sixth race Cunard, Eva Russell. Tioga
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supefed by these drugs lies dormant until the effects S W II
discontinued, when
full life
Mercury dry TIE euptiors
time they poison back the blood and
the membranes and finally
disgusting and destroying the flesh
Mercury accomplish radical permanent
like disease These drugs produce meura rheumatism destroy the
the bowels,
nation and general arrangement of the
Specific for Contagious Blood Poison and the only anoe
the peculiar that spreads quickly throughout SYSTEM
corrupng injecting
S.. S. S. destroys the serpent and eliminates
"a q = atom q % poison from The h blood
~ e9 same time builds up the general health s. s. s.
~ - - minerals of any kind is a purely
proof the
and physicians will
without charge Our
desire THE SHIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY. Atlanta.
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Steam engineers licefses were issued
yesterday as follows: Second class. to
John X. Betker: third-class, to Michael
F. Breen, Julian S. Patterson, and Arm
stead Taylor
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ground that he sale was enormously
made The purchase money with inter
est thereon according to iaX has been
forwarded to the purchaser.
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BY VIRTUE OF A DECREE Of the Supreme
Court OF the District OF Columbia, passed in
tees win offer for sale at public auction. in
front OF the premises the real estate known
as part Of subdivision u. in square oos. ntaiu-
irg about I.565 square feet. On III ESDAY,
THE 3JTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1902, Al
A 80 P. " TENS given on day OF sale.
". PRESTON WILLIAMSON. Trustee.
Attorney at Law, 1916 Atlantic Building.
FRANK L. WILLIAMS, Trustee,
800 9Th st. NV.
THos. J. OWEN son. Auctioneers.
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The license as plumber granted 20 the
firm of Hayden & Straub has been trans
ferred to M. II. Hayden upon the filing
by the latter of a satisfactory bond.
The Washington times., 1902-09-26

The Commissioners have accepted the
proposal of F. II. Knight. dated Septem,
ber is. to do certain work of repairing
at the Lovejoy School building for the
sum of sol.
The Washington times., 1902-09-26

George a. Nowland. collector of this
port, is in receipt of a letter from Capt.
Frank Gibson. OF the schooner Cadet, in
which Captain Gibson stated tbat re-
Gently, while his schooner was off Fort
Washington, about ten miles below here
man fell from his vessel and was
drowned. Efforts to recover the body
were unsuccessful.
On the deck of the schooner was found
a letter addressed to Caleb Scarbor-
ough. Philadelphia, and it was written
from Birds Nest. Va. 1t is thought that
the body found Off here yesterday was
that of the man who jumped from the
Cadet.
The Washington times., 1902-09-26

On the recommendation of the Water
Registrar, the Commissioners have
granted permission to Henry w. Coffin
to use two sewer connections for four
houses. 2525 to 2531 Fifteenth Street
extended
The Washington times., 1902-09-26

The stewards of the Jockey Club have
rcopened the case of the horse Red Path
which came under the ban at Sleeps
head Bay few weeks ago. The testi-
The Washington times., 1902-09-26

In answer to an inquiry from Mrs.
Rotham, of 157 East Robins Avenue,
Covington, KY, the Commissioners have
informed her that so far as they are
able to ascertain there is but one per-
sen in Washington by the name of
Sebold, and that is James F. Sebold, of
AL Massachusetts Avenue northwest, by
occupation q carpenter
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The Commissioners have referred the
complaint OF J. n. Jennings and others
to the Fire Department for investiga-
tion and report. The commissioners
were requested to inspect warehouse
in the alley bounded by G, H, Seventh
and Eighth Streets northeast, in which
are stored drugs, chemicals and certain
infammable goods.
The Washington times., 1902-09-26
ALEXANDRIA ITEMS
OF: GENERAL INTEREST
A Compromise Effected in
Hoy's Damage Suit.

ALEXANDRIA, Sept. Pa compro-
Thomas C. Hoy VS.. the Washington,
Alexandria and Mount Vernon Electric
Railway Company, in which there was to
have been hearing today. 1t is said
Hoy will receive $1,000.
Mr.. Hoy had instituted suit against
the company TO recover $4,000 damages
for alleged injuries he received on de-
fendant company's road, while pas
senger on a southbound electric train,
on the night of August IA, 1900.
A compromise has also been effected
by the railway in similar suit brought
by Mrs. Alice G.. Poss, who sought to re-
cover 81 500 damages for alleged personal
injuries sustained in the same accident.
1t is said that she received $3.50.
The case of Wilbur Ridgeway. in a suit
against the electric railway company,
which was to have been heard in court,
has also been compromised, for $500. A
suit to recover $3.50 damages. for the
killing of horse, brought against the
company by c. H. Baum, was settled.
The. case OF William Z. Crupper VS..
Southern Railway Company, suit to re-
cover $1,000 damages for the loss of an
eye, was continued, as was the case OF
Bertha Elliott VS.. Randall Steamboat
Company, suit to recover $4,000 damages
for personal injuries on the wharf al
legged to have been maintained by defen-
dants at this port.
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The work of registration in the Sec
ond ward, which has been in progress
for the past fifteen days, was concluded
at o'clock tonight. At that hour 269
white and ten colored had registered
This is only about onehalf the voters
in this ward.
The work of registration is now in
progress in the Third and Fourth wards,
and is progressing very slowly. From
the number now registered it is appar-
ent that not over half will register.
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niony goes to show that Red Path has
always been an erratic animal He often
raced at Benning. and was noted for his
in -and-out running
The Washington times., 1902-09-26
MeP PcuFll and potash
ONLY SERVE AS a MASK FOR
CONTAGIOUS BLOOD POISON

They hide its repulsive form and this serpent disease
stupeed by these drugs lies dormant until the effects
have off or treatment is discontinued, when it
The Washington times., 1902-09-26

I3S Broa,:x.., New York =
Attest: JOHN Il. RGuZER.
Deputy Register OF Wills for the Dis.fiet Of
Columbia. Clerk OF the Probate .cust-
FREDERICK c. HANDY, Attorney.
sells, ,26 oo5
, 1902-08-01
MOTHER IN THE WEDDING DOWN.

Heres a picture Of my mother IN her we'd
ding gown. All, me.
{ wonder II there ever was q fairer bride
than she. :
Not . wrinkle on her. forehead, not a line
denotins care d
Can be traced upon her features; what a
wealth Of wavy hair
Fell away from her fair temresl And
the smile she wereathat day
Was the smile OF one whose sorrows still
were lurking far away.
can fancy that my father, ~ he gazed
upon her then,
Must have held his head up proudly,
favored DER all other men;
And. behelding the sweet beauty of the
face depleted here,
t-imagihe- can see him, young and ar
dent, standing near
have %loved-and l can see him as he
caught her to his breast,
When the strength of youth was in him
and his lips on hers were pressed.
The picture of my mother, taken on her
wedding day,
Shows the face of one whose sorrows
were all lurking far away,
And q falrer bride than she has never
charmed a man, l trow-
Yet there's one whose smile ID swceter
than her smile was long ago,
One whose brows have many burrows
proudly looks sometimes on me, :.
And I see the, fondest, gladdest smile 2
man may hope to see. -,
.Cincinnatl Enquirer. =.
, 1902-08-01
TOMMY ATKINS TAUGHT THEM.

The two sheep shown in this repro
duction have an interesting history and
are probably the only "baa-baas" on
record that have acquired the goat-like
passion for chewing tobacco.
The sheep were the pets Of the Erit-
ish camp at Pekin, China, all during
the recent war, and were brought
, 1902-08-01
An Airy Invontton

Yes. I've got a fine new scheme. IT.
q ~nfe-saving net for aeronauts. You
spread 1t on light steel rods and hans
It to the bottom of, the car Of the bal.
loon. Then when the aeronaut topples
out or the balloon blows up he falls
into the net and Ii saved"
But suppose they both faHY"
"Whof The man and the metz Insy
can't fall. The net 10 fastened to the
a BY tested steel chains." -.
But supposing the balloon failsr"
'sThs balloon can't fall, elther-ths
net 10 In the way."-Osveiand Plain
Dealer.
, 1902-08-01
I-afesqaeas Rsrthdaxa

The members Of the Berlin Society
Of Leap Year Children-to which non,
r admissible unless born ON Feb. 90
win keep their common birthday
great style In 1904. They have hsd
opportunity for eight years, and In
the extra February day. according
the rules Of the reformed calendar,
omitted. Hear Monteur. the presi{
OF the society. 10 to-day q septuage
ian, but In tho seventy years Of hiaS.. (,
he has only had seventeen birthdays
He hopes to celebrate his eightebntl
birthday and sevsnty-second year Of hi
life IN the midst Of bis coiIeagusb On
FEB. 20. 1904.
, 1902-08-01
n COOP
Short Stories

The following notice appeared I
sign-board near Port Clinton, Pas
tbs: Take this roat to Port clinton.
can't triye over the Pine-creek Bird
She is too Poore, and she Is tents
~Suprowiser."
Israel Zangwill has been one OF
sprightliest witnesses In the Truth
case In London. Asked whether
paper, Ariel, was still In existence,
replied: mo. 1t was too good to
l can't, however, say ~thatitis do
for it's jokes still appear"
When Coils P. Huntington was N
ried for the second time, Henry Wd|
Beecher performed the marriage ~
mony. Huntington's first wife
been dead less than one year, and
desired the second marriage to be TX
secret until his return from Europe,
gave Mr.. Beecher a marriage fed }
$500. When Huntington retur n
some months later, he went throu9
public ceremony, and Beechef aG
oficiated. He gave Beecher another
Of $500. The great preacher had 4
humor aroused by this second 4
Turning to Huntington. he said: "a,
lis, I do wish you were a Mormon.Y
When King Edwards father.
prince ~consort, attended Elton schdb
he frequently bathed at the mast4
.bathing-place.- On one occasion,
found there two of the STAFF whom
knew to be accomplished divers. Hla
ing a passion for statistics, which
had derived from Professor Queteletl
Brussels, he asked how long they colu
remain under water, and desired
witness a specimen Of their ability.
the middle Of the stream was a sni,
island, covered by a willow-tree. Oh
of the bathers, afterward a most al
stinguished bishop, jumped In III
SWAN under water to this island, Ct
ing up under the branches Of the til
After resting a few minutes, he 9
tered the water again, and arrive
painting, at the steps. The prince u,
gazing at his watch, and acknowledge
that this was a longer dive than he Ia
aver heard or read of.
An amusing and pathetic story
told of the late Benjamin Constant
picture to attract attention. 1t Va
called TOO Late" and repres'n
ed Fortune and Glory visiting a
artist just as he had breate
his last. The artist was lying b
the bed; the figure Of Death stp
near the door. through which Forth
carrying a box of money and Cir.
Clearing laurels)< had just entered. II
artist received many letters from thd
who had seen the painting. One VI
written by a professor Of music, an 4
man, who Expressed, in touchR,
words, theraihotion he had felt at
-
, 1902-08-01

"T'm supporting him.. . father said
= his wife, Concerning their WORTHLESS
son. "and you can aRord to be patsna
'ttth hiR."
, 1902-08-01

Constant to visit and talk ii
100 Latel" The invitation he
cepted, but MS soon as the old es-
lation of surprise and anger. wv ~,
you are quite a youthr he exclainS I'D;
II thought you were old and, like my
self, had spent your life In vain EN-
deavor to obtain recognition of your
abilities. I conceived that picture to
be the last despairing cry of a man as
unfortunate as l am. l find you are
quite young, and your eyes are full OF
hope. You are a humbug, sir. and l re-
quest that you leave this house imne-
diately,"
, 1902-08-01

thither from India on q transport
which moved the British troops.
Not being required for food on the
voyage. they we're landed. and s0o4 be-
came great favorites with Tommy At
kfns. They wandered about the comp.
eating anything and everything rhey
could nnd. ana the soldiers taught them
the "flthy habit" OF chewing tobscco.
and the sheep seemed to thrive on II.
, 1902-08-01
u nase caught ne Fubhc Eye. hence the tide of Travel is in this Direction There.
a an az aan s % IN n Sa . %%m bets s s Wssa that wnnsss BY s@h !. passed tn.

o. bathing.
STR3GTS, hard, smooth and claan.x.
AhTEsIAN WATER, In abundant
supply.
SEWERAGE that protects health and
" Q great convenience.
ELECTRIC LIGHT. steady and bril-
FIRE DEPARTMENT.. for the pro-
lection Of property.
HOTELS AND BOARDING COT
QAGESE that please the most fastidi-
LARGE STORES. stocked with ths
best In the market.
CHURCHES in charge of able min
hterR
, 1902-08-01

DESIRABLE SOCIETY ana whole.
some restrictions that insure permar
nancy.
| BEACH CASINOS. afrcrdins q great
variety OF amusements.
ter.
RUSTIC PAvIIIoNs along the
beach and In the Park.
ARTISTIC COTTAGES. no common
structures being allowed.
BEACH BOARDWALK, always ap-
preo3Ated.
GRAND HOLLY PARK. NOT found
eheW1ere on the coast.
TOWN HALL and efficient local gov.
eminent.