LEADING INSURANCE COMPANIES

"Nothing better has appeared for the purpose for which these publications are intended.-Chicago Inter Ocean. "The simplicity of method is admirable. It justifies the title "-Norristown Herald.

German Simplified.
Spanish Simplified.

"Any one desirous of obtaining a practical knowledge of the Spanish language in a short space of time will find this series of real value."-San Francisco Chronicle.

GERMAN SIMPLIFIED.-For self-instruction, complete in 12 numbers (with keys), at 10 cents each. School edition bound in cloth (without keys), $1.25.

SPANISH SIMPLIFIED.-12 numbers (with keys), 10 cents each. No. 6 was published February 1, 1888; a new number appears on the first of every month, until completed.

Both works are for sale by all booksellers sent post-paid on receipt of price, by Prof. A. KNOFLACH, 140 Nassau Street, New York, Prospectus mailed free.

W. T. MERSEREAU & CO.,

321 Broadway, New York, Manufacturers of Brass Bedsteads, Fine Brass Cornice Poles, Brass Easels, Andirons, Fenders, and furniture that does not tarnish.

Onyx Top Tables in Special Designs.

The Manhattan Life Insurance Co. of New York

Was Organized in 1850, and has accumulated Assets of over $11,000,000, with a Net Surplus over all liabilities of $2,300,000, by the valuation of the New York Insurance Department.

POINTS FOR AN INSURER TO CONSIDER:

AN ORDINARY LIFE INSURANCE POLICY provides an estate for your dependents after your death, free from the claims
of creditors,
AN ORDINARY ENDOWMENT POLICY provides for death, and also for one's advancing years, but at a heavy outlay.
THE MANHATTAN'S NEW PLAN offers both advantages combined in one, and at a very much reduced cost.

This new policy is superior to ordinary Life Insurance, because you need not "die to win." Superior to ordinary Endowment Insurance, because much less expensive. SUPERIOR TO "TONTINE" INSURANCE, First.-Because the results are not estimated, but fixed in a positive contract. Second-Because, after three years, there is no forfeiture of payments on discontinuance of the policy, a Cash or Paid-up value being guaranteed by the New York law. Business men appreciate the advantages of this form of insurance, and are largely investing in it, because,-The annual deposit is practically saved, while it secures needed insurance during a designated period. JAMES M. McLEAN, President.

H. Y. WEMPLE, Secretary.

S. N. STEBBINS, Actuary.

J. L. HALSEY, First Vice-Pres.
H. B. STOKES, Second Vice-Pres.

THE GERTRUDE BABY SUIT. A full description of this simple and desirable

reform suit for newly-born infants, now being so extensively substituted for the old-style garments so trying to the patience of both mother and child, was published in BABYHOOD, No. 19, together with a supplement of patterns. Price, 15 cents.

BABYHOOD PUBLISHING CO., 5 Beekman St., New York.

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F. CROSBY CO., 56 W. 25th St., N. Y. For sale by Druggists, or sent by mail, $1.00.

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MANUFACTURERS OF

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AND

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