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ADAM A. WEsOHI.ER, 1UCTIoNEER.


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL Estate. NO. 4sa STREET
BY virtue OF a certain deed Of trust duly re.
corded in Liber No. 1904, folio 212 eft seq, Of
the land records OF the District Of Columbia.
and at the request Of the party secured thereby.
rs sssto Il from. Fl es premise
MARCH, AID. 1911, at QUARTER PAST FIVE
O'CLOCK PM. the Following. described land
ton, in the District Of Columbia, and dcsig-
nlfed az and being the west twenty (20 feet
front BY the full depth thereof Of lot numbered
four "a, In square numbered I'VE, hundred and
twelve (s12). Improved by premises known as
Terms Of sale: Onethird Of the purchase
money to be paid In cash ana the balance in
two equal instalments, payable In one and
two years. with interest at six per ceutum per
aunuIn, payable aemi-alnHally, freA day Of
sale secured by deed Of trust upon the prep
efty sold or oil cash. ut the option Of the
purchaser. A deposit Of 500 will be required
81 the purchaser at the time Of sale All
ccaveyancine, recording and notarasi fees at at
complied with within fifteen days from day Of
sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the right
to resell the property at the risk and cost Of
the defaulting purchaser. after hss days a.
vertisement OF such resale In some newspaper
published E z al ~ M Xeoffe' rrn:..e
D. .. MAcKALL, Trustee,
National Met. Bank BaAe.
J. \. MAEDEi. Atty. for Party Secured.
4l6 Sth st. NV. uA20-d&ds, eSu
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE NO. 1885 you STREET


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. NO. 1885 YOU STREET
NORTHWEST. j..
BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust recorded
in Lber No. 1908, at folio Az ct seq. Of the
land records of the District Of Columbia the
undersigned will offer for sale at public auction.
In front Of premises, on THURSDAY, The
QUARTER-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK Pm. the
following described real estate. situate In the
county OF Washington. in said District. viz. !:
Lot numbered hfty-efght (6S) In James lowndes'
numbered three 60. washington Heights" as
page 10, Of the records Of the once Of the sur
veyor Of the District OF Columbia, together with
the improvements thereon. consisting Of three
story and cellar brick dwelling, No. 1885 You
st. NV, to be sold subject to trust Of Is, 0OO.
recorded in Liber 1908, folio 400 ct seq, full
particulars Of which will be announced on day
Of sale.
Terms: One third cash; balance in equal in
stalIments at one and two years. with interest
at 5 per centum per annum, payable semi an
nual1y from the day OF sale and secured by deed
of trust on the property sold; or all cash. at
the purchasers option. A deposit of $500 will
be required at the time Of SALE. All convey
ancing and recording will be at the purchaser
cost Terms to be complied with within ten
days, otherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell at the risk and cost Of the defauting pur-
EDWARD ]. STEILwAGEN,
Union Trust building,
7ss 18th ST.,
mh2O-d&ds exSu Trustees.
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WALTER 3. WILLIAMS & CO., 1UcTs.

TRUATEES GALE OF BRICK AND FRAME
DWELLING, NO. 1910 18TH STREET
SOUTHWEST, AND BRICK DWELLING IN
REAR.
By virtue Of a certain deed Of trust. recorded
IN Liner No 1884. at folio l21 ct seq, one Of
the land records Of the District Of Columbia,
DAY, THE rMENTY-rHiRp DAY OF MARCH.
AID. 1911. AT FIVE O'CLOCK Pm. the north
square l07. Of the city Of Washington. as in
Book ". r., at page Z. OF the Surveyors ONCE.
Terms Of sale: One-fourth cash, balance in
one, two and three years, with interest At 6
per cent Per annum, payable semf-annually: 500
required 1t time Of sale, and the purchaser al
lowed ten days from date Of sale to complete
the purchase.
- CHARLES r. BENJAMIN
mh16d&dS exSu Surviving Trustee.
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THOS. J. OWEN & SON, AUCTS., 1881 G NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. NO. 1881 YOU STREET


TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. NO. 1881 YOU STREET
NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust recorded
in iber No. 1908, at folio 412 ct seq, of the
land records Of the District Of Columbia, the
undersigned will offer for sale at public auction
in front of premises. on THURSDAY, THE
THIRTIETH DAY OF MARCH, 1901, AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, the following described real es-
tate, situate in the county OF Washington, in
said District. viz: Lot numbered hfty-six $50
in Jemes Lowndes' subdivision Of lot numbered
in block numbered three 60, washington
Heights as per plat Of said subdivision re-
corded in Book 35, page 49, Of the records of the
Office Of the surveyor Of the District of Column
bia, together with the improvements thereon
consisting Of three-stofy and cellar brick dwell
Ing No. 1881 You st. NV, to b sold subject
to trust Of s., COO recorded In Lber 82O8, folio
A60 ct seq, full particulars Of which will be
announced on day OF sale.
Terms: Oue-third cash; balance ia equal in
stallments at one and two years. with interest
at s per centum per annum, payable semi annu-
ally from the day of sale and secured BY deed
Of trust on the property Sold or all cash, at the
purchasers option: A deposit Of $500 win be
and recording viii he at the purchasers cost
Terms to be complied with within ten days,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to re-
sell at the risk and cost Of the defaultng pur.
chaser.
EDWARD ]. STELLWAGEN.
Union Truat building,
THOMAS NJ. GALE.
1888 18th ST..
nhgO.dGds oxS Srrusteoa
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A bail player soon becomes veteran.
Matty Mcintyre Of the Chicago club 10
just thirty years OF age, vet by the
fans he - regarded as an old man as
far as base ball Is concerned.
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ADAM 4. WEsCHLER, AUCTTONHTR.
Receivers Sale of
Steamer
"JANE MOSELEY."

Dr. virtue Of decree Of the supreme Court Of
tie District OF Columbia, passed In equity cause
more city, I cooperation il complainant, and
Lewis Janercon defendant. The under:tgned Re;
It'll street wharf. southwest, Wsshipxton, b. g.,
on WEDNESDAY. THE TWENTY Ninth pay
OF MARCH. AID: 1911. At fOuR O'CLOCK
Terms Of sale cash: 4 Deposit Of 500 re-
complied with in IL days from the day Of sale,
Otherwise the receiver reserves the fiSht to re.
ssll said steamer and tackle at the risk and cost
Of the defaulting purchaser, after 1ve days. a.
vertisement Of such resale IN some Newspaper
published in Washington, D. O.
st tie said wharf, 7th street southwest. from
and after 10 o'clock Am. to O'Clock pm, on
the day Of sale.
". GWYNN GARDINER, Recsiyer.
nnh15-d&ds Ftndall building.
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Catarrh it has cured is proof that it
is the very medicine needed by those
who suffer with this trouble. Book
on Catarrh and any medical advice
free.
SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. Atlanta, Ca.
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THOS. ]. OWEN i SON. AUCT1ONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es-
TATE. IMPROVED BY A ONE-STORY
BRICK STORE AND BAKERY, THREE
STORY DWELLING WITH BRICK STABLE
IN REAR, NOS. 1900 AND 1909 Sd STREET
SOUTHEAST.
By virtue Of certain deed Of trust. duly re-
corded In Iiber No. 3i60. folio $50 ct seq, Of
the land records OF the District Of Columbia, and
at the request Of the party secured thereby,
the undersigned trustees will sell at public auc-
tion, In front Of the premises, on WEDNESDAY,
THE TWENTY-SECOND DAY OF MARCH,
AID. 1911, AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the fol-
lowing described land and premises, situnte in
the city Of Washington. District Of Columbia,
and designated a. and being part Of original lot
s and part Of sublot 2 In square S02, described
as follows: Beginning At northwest corner Of
said square, running thence south on Sd at. 46
feet. thence east % s5 feet to a 12-soot public
alley, thence north said alley to N st., thence
west along the line Of N st. to the place of be-
Terms Of sale: Al cash over and abeve a a
b required at time Of sale. All oonveyancing:
recording, etc. at cost Of purchaser. Terms OF
sale to be complied with within Is days from
day OF sale, otherwise the trustees reserve the
right to resell the property at the risk and cost
Of defaulting purchaser after i've days adver-
tisement Of such resale In some newspaper pub
lished in Washington. D. G..
" CHARLES WOODBRIDGE,
HARRY 9. WEIGH. 716 14th NV,
mh11-d&ds, eSu Trustees.
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BEhIUN a. fdISSEII, AUOIIONDNn.
II. T. FULTON'S SALE OF UNREDEESIED
PLEDGES.
1 will sell ut public auction. within the once
Of n. K. Fulton. 3t4 9th St. NV. on WEDNES
DAY, MARCH TWENTY.SECOND,. 1871, CON-
MENCING AT TEN O'CLOCK AM. ill unre-
deemed pledges h this once on which 10 due
ONE YEARS INTEREST OR MORE, consisting
Of DIAMONDS AND OTHER PRECIOUS
STONES, set in fine mountings In different styles
Of jewelry; Gold. Silver and Gold-nlied Watches;
Gold Chains Charms, Gun and Link Buttons
Gold Badges, Medals. Solid Silver. Plated Ware,
Guns, Revolvers. BOOKS. Opera and Field
Glasses and other numerous articles.
NO PLEDGES PUT BACK ON TIE MORN
ING OF THE SALE.
unh1K-7t K EIyIT0N ArOkAe.
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THOs. J. OWEN SON. AUCTS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UNIM-
iTTT Ann q STREIsTe NSRTfsv1xsST

18TH AND STHEBd1 NOnfdWE8T.
corded in Liber No. 31l6, folio No. $40 ct seq,
Of the land records Of the District Of Columbia.
By. the undersigned trustees win sell at public
auction, in front Of the premises. on MONDAY,
HALF-PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM: the follow
ing described land, and Premisse. situate IN the
Sisy Of "a Ps f q e 'sd
Rothert's subdivfsien IN square numbered IT,
~ per plat recorded IN the once OF the gufyeyor
folio l27.
Terms Of sale: All cash. deposit Of 500
ing, recording, ETC., at cost Of purchaser. Terms
Of sale to Be complied with II ten days nom
sell the property at the risk and cost Of pur-
chaser defaulting, after i've days advertising Of
such resale In some newtpaper published u
Washington. d. G. Speciality warranty deed from
RICHARD 8. MITCHELL,
GEORGE s. CHASE,
mh9-dAds, sSu Trustees.
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ADAM a. wsOHLER AUcTIoNEER.
Chancery Sale of Three
story and Cellar Brick
Dwelling, No 1715 De
Sales Street Northwest.

Dy virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court of
tie District Ct Colsnbia. passed in Equity
Cause No 1854, wherein De Lesiine CHM ct
al. are plaintiffs and Corinne McMurray ct al.
ara defendants, the undersigned trustees will
sell At public suction, IN front Of the premises.
On FRIDAY, THE TWENTY FOURTH DAY OF
MARCH, AID. 1911, AT HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land
and premises. designated ~ and being all OF lot
numbered sixty eight (6O In james d. Darden
and others subdivision Of lots in square num-
bered one hundred and sixty-two Q02), In the
city Of Washington, in the District Of Columbia,
~ per plat recorded IN Liber No. %. folio 81.
Of the records Of the ONCE Of the surveyor Of
the District OF Columbia. together with the I'm
Terms Of sale: On. third Of the purchase
nohey to be paid in cash and the balance in
two equal inStallmAnts, payable In one and
two years, with interest at 6 per centum per
Annun, payable semi-annuAlly from day Of sale,
secured BY deed Of trust upon the property sold,
or all cash, at the option Of the purchaser. A
deposit Of $500 will be required Of the pur-
chaser 1t the time Of sale. AL conveyancing,
recording ana notarial fees at the cost Of the
purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied with
within fifteen days from day Of sale, otherwise
the trustees reserve the right to resell the
property, at the risk and cost OF the defaulting
purchaser. after fve days advertisement OF such
resale n some Newspaper published in the city
ALEXANDER @. BENTLEY.
once. Union Trust building,
Il. ROSS PERRY, Jr.,
Once, Fendall building,
nh13-dkds, eSu Trustees.
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ADAM A. WESCHLER, AUCT1ONEER.
TO WHOM TT May CONCERN: HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, UPRIGHT PIANO, ETC, BY
AUCTION, TO PAY INTEREST CHARGES.
on SATURDAY, MARCH TwENTY-FFTH.
AM, / WIN sell by public auction, at Wesch-
ler's $40 Pa. ave. NV, ell unredeemed pledges
which now due. All parties interested VIII
please take notice. Terms cash.
GEORGE d. HORNING, Broker.
mh19-dkdbs. eSu 9th and d SITS. NV.
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THos. J. OWEN 4 eoN. AUcr1oNEERs.
Trustees Sale of Valuable
Real Estate, Improved
by a Large Five-story
Brick and Stone Build
ing, Used for Hotel Pur=
poses, Southeast Corner
of 18TH and e Streets
Northwest.
BY virtue Of certaip deed OF trust duly re.
tSe Land IN records Of the D.trc Of
It; & tss r:Sss:ss trustee. q ss ;
tff ' rH fFS Il IF D;Y 81 On A2noH
ie1i, at HALF-PAsr FOUR O'CLOCK Pm.
Is. feesiec dessresa :ad and
lumbia. and dssignatsd g and being lot nun
bered 1e in william stickney ana Georee ~:
Plant. Trustees subdivision OF lots ir ssu9 Is
3. T., page 12s, 10 the dfbce Of the surveyor for
the District Of Columbia. Also lots nnmbAfed
u :ns 70 e. .SDa Ga~. and
sup (by TAomas z. WaSgamsn. attorney. Of lots
IN eord ss' in BOOK ipsss III. In &. Once of the
surveyor for sid District. together with the i'm
p.Svsmsnts Az ... a.,..,. =, a. IN
viii s. required r. It time Of sale. An CONVEY.
sncing Tecofdint. ETC. At cost o. p9acnss IS
tie rist and cost q dsfauitins pureh.st.; .sts.
a.: day: SsSsss e ss.'
JAe. TRABLE, r....\
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ISL, Tk1

On the ocean 'front.' virginia ave. Most central
location. Capacity. SEQ Fresh and sea water
in all baths: sun parlors; elevator large rooms:
or European plan Special American plan, $12.50
up wkly. Always open. Auto at trains. Booklet.
FRANK NJ. PHOEBUS. Mgr. WIN. HYMAN. Prop.
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1t OF all impure
matter, makes .
permanent a n d
lasting cure of
the disease. For
forty years S. S. S.
has been recog-
nized as the best
b ] o o d purifier,
and the thou-
sands of easeS IT
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MONEY

II yea want money ana have furniture, pIans,
or teams send in this ad with your name and
sddress plainly written and you will be entitled
TO our very lowest rates, which will be q little
uDder any other company. Will Day your Oh
lean up Try " nrst and 700 will b well pleased.
NEW YORK LOAN CO..
1901 NV, ROOM q.
Main 920.M.
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MEDICAL.

DIR. FISK EEL GIN,
Expert 10 treatment Of special diseases, cAfeni.
and aeute. Both sexes. Consultation ceneAeatlel
VediciDe furnished Prices moderate. 14th & P1.
eve D.w Phone f6<5 MAIN. Hours. to I. - q
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That Manager Frank Chance of the
Cubs II none too certain that Johnny
Evers' injured ankle will be able to stand
up under the strain Of the base ball sea
SON Is shown by the fact that he 10 dill
gently rehearsinG Dave Shean in Evers
position 0hean will be drilled to fit In at
both third and second bases. and Chance
il working him with this idea in view.
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mh10dAds,eSu
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-02-25
BIG FIRE AT WHITE SPRINGS
ed Ont of Existence-Loss Esrf-
mated NJ 100000

White Springs Fla Feb. =5-white
Springs = small resort town OF me Su-
vance river was practically destroyed
5y are which started II me Baptt<t
parsonage and spread rapidly through
the business district yesterday after
noon \ total Of twerty-eight St-uc-
lures. majority OF them mercantile
establishments and including fcur large
hotels. Were destroyed befor- the rame-
burned out.
high wind was blowing all after
noon. and the fire spread with such
"a Pidity that the guests OF one Of the
hotels were threatened and several
slightly burned before they could reach
place Of safety.
The absence ot a rire department
made the town helpless and once the
fr- started. although the Lake City
department was rushed 10 the city by
special train. i was OF no help on sc
count Of the absence Of a water supply
The residents and visitors Of Whit
Springs were panic-> stricken all nigh;
and = w4S with difficulty tina. shelter
was foucG Many left for adjacent
cities 70 get accommodations. The dam
age is conservative placed near $500
900
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-02-25
MANNED CERvANTES.
Bravery In Battle OF the fa~svs
Author OF Don Quiiete.

An incident OF The battle OF I1epaD-
70, which broke the power " the
Turks in Europe. has an interest for
students of literature In the Mar
quesa galley quote from Com
mapder Curriers' Sea Wolves IN the
Mediterranean was lying In his
bed. sick OF fever. young msn
twenty -four years OF age. a Spuuiard
Of Alcala de Henares. the son Of hon
orable parents. we are told. although
these parents were poor When this
young man heard that j battle was
imminent be rose from his bel and
demanded OF his captain. Francisco
San Pedro. that he should be pla"ed
IN the post Of greatest danger TIE
captain and others, his friends, c0un
seled him 10 remain in his beu-
'Senores,' replied the young man.
what would be said of Miguel de
Cervantes should be take this advice:
On every occasion up to this day on
which his enemies have offered battle
10 his majesty | have served like Il
good soldier. and today | intend TO do
so In spite Of this sickness and fever.
He was given command OF twelve sol
diers in a shallop and all day was TO
be seen where the combat ragged most
iercely. he received two wounds In
the chest and another which cost him
the loss Of his left hand. To those
to whom be proudly displayed them in
after years he was accustomed I" say.
Wounds In the face or the chest are
Ike stars which guide one through
honor to the skies OF him the chron-
icler says, He continued the rest OF
his life with honorable memory Of
this wonderful occurrence, and. al
though he lost the use of his left
hand. it added 10 the glory of his
right How glorious was that RICH,
hand Is known TO all readers of 'El
Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la
Mancha'"
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1911-02-25

Mrs. Ella Argo is a recent acquisition
TO the visiting tourists of our town.
She is the niece Of Mr.. and Mrs. V
Tarver and their guest on Oklawaha
avenue. Mrs. Argo halls from New
York City, is the wife of a prominent
cotton broker Of that city. She was
born in Augusta, Ga. and spent her
childhood and young womanhood in
that city, took kindly TO newspaper
work and for IS years was the dramat-
ic critic and book reviewer for the Au-
gusta Herald and later on the staff OF
the old Chronicle. developing talent Of
a high order in that line. Since her
marriage she has given up the work.
but says the destinations OF newspa-
per work have been so strong and ap-
pealing, as a matter OF recreation and
love OF the calling now and then she
has prepared articles for magazines
Mrs Argo Is an interesting talker and
her love for her old home, Augusta.
and the traditions of the South is
charming. and 1t is a treat TO hear her
express them in her pleasing. enthus-
iastic way. She has visited Silver
Springs and thinks IL one OF the most
beautiful and fascinating spots she has
ever seen. This Is Mrs. argos first
visit TO Florida since she was a child OF
Ave years, and OF course she has a very
indistinct recollection about it. But
ly waylaid her coming, she is delighted
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Be Yourself.

Insist on yourself: never initiate
Your own gift you can present every
moment with the cumulative force of
whole life's cultivation. but Of the
adopted talent of another you have
only an extremporaneous. half pos
session. That which each can do best
none but his Maker can teach him.
Where is the master who could have
taught Shakespeare? Where IS the mas
ter who could have instructed Frank.
lin or Washington or Bacon or New
ton? Every great man is unique Dc
that which is assigned to you and you
cannot hope too much or dare too
much -Emerson
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Grace Episcopal

Holy Eucharist $50 a m.
Sunday school 9:+5 a. N.
Morning prayer. holy Eucharist with
sermon I0:45 a
Evening prayer and sermon 80 p. m.
Ash Wednesday. March LIST. holy Eu
charist : a. n. Morning prayer, litany,
pentacostal office and holy Eucharist
with sermon 1915 a. m. Evening pray
and meditation 7:30 p. m.
Lenten services: Holy Eucharist daily
a. m. Evening prayer and medita-
ton 7:30 p. m. on Wednesday and Fri
day and p. n. on other days.
Monday silver tea at Mrs. Schneider
TO 10 p. Tuesday confirmation
class 800 p. m. Friday Bible class 3
p. m. Choir practice p. m.
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Miss Robin Young of Heather ISL
and, with a party OF friends was in the
city this morning in an auto. She re-
tports the waters of the Oklawaha river
turned into the new canal and that the
canal does its work splendidly. Miss
Young the other day met with quite a
surprise and il proved a very deep one,
too. Henry Mason brought up the Ore
gonian. which he sold to Nessrs Kyle
& Young. The rope that was thrown
10 the dock to fasten the boat struck
Miss Young and caused her 10 lose her
balance and fall into the river, but
ready and willing hands fished her out.
none the worse for her sudden and un-
expected bath.
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t. anxious 10 see the most interesting
points IN the state and will go 10 s.
Augustine ere she leaves for home.
What takes her eye and touches her
palate with delectatious emotions are
the luscious strawberries, now so
plentiful IN the market and 10 think
they are selling only for Is cents a box
IS what gets very close 20 a surprise
10 Mrs Argo- Mrs Argo has & very
pleasing personality. bright cultured
woman and a splendid conversational
ist, a brilliant writer and the account
Of Mrs. z. Van Hoods talkee-taIkee tea
yesterday afternoon IS from her pen,
and the star thanks her for this grac-
ious and traternal act
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RELIC OF ANTIQUITY.
The Seal That Is So Often Used on
LEGAL Documents

A most absurd thing connected with
legal business is the little piece Of red.
green or blue paper or daub of sealing
wax which we often place at the end
Of a signature TO a deed. will or other
important document
1t is a very small thing in size. but
one TO which great deal Of impor-
lance is frequently given. 1t is a relic
Of antiquity, and no plausible excuse
can be invented for continuing its use
Some Of the more progressive states
have practically abolished its use by
legislation. which deprives ii Of any
technical legal significance In others.
however. II Is still used with all Sc
robustness and solemnity and an al
most magical value IS given TO II by
dignified judges that is little less than
ridiculous
4 man died years ago leaving part
of his estate to another TO enjoy while
he lived, with the privilege of deviSiug
II at his death to others whom he
might select by writing under his
I hand and seal" A writing was exc
cuted so devising the property. but 1t
was contested by others claiming the
property upon the technical ground
that the paper contained no seal after
the signature and the devise was
therefore void
4 wise Philadelphia judge closely
scrutinized the signature and after
carefully listening to the arguments
Of lawyers decided that al the end of
! the signature there was an extra
scroll or flourish made with the pen
with which the signature was made
and that this was sufficient in law 70
constitute a seal.-Case and Comment