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Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
LETTERS From THE PEOPLE.
UTueIty TO Animals.
Mr.. 7. +. Gatohsl has sent the following for
OFFtCE or 1HE SnCtGTY ron IHE
fhhyskrtON or UnUtLTT TO ANIMALS,
lNAh N hTuElT. WAaufRaTOu n a


puohoa'loni
OFFtCE or rHE snCtGTY ron 1uEl
fhhNskriON or UnutLrT 10 ANIMALS,
SS sr"Ehr' WlSmsoT0s' % q,
r, OetobstlI, ida
70 THH PUBLIC; To stimulate llvellsr inter.
est In the aims and purposes Of the society, in
our midst whose proyincs n IA IN u.tIo,.,. ,ho
oo,di,t,, =, a.. - ..,,- -, - -
,I',,,.iyl VI 'no Ofu'e creation ana moro par
ticularly OF such domestic animals as may DO
chased among mans most effsIent allies, and To
o,Ii,t ~, ,.'..I auu "
o .sl mat general sympathy, especially among
tno tsihH generation which should exist In a
Christian community IN behalf Of an object so
communicable. IL ms ham dasrsd ad,,.a,,,. a.,
tho oruanIgntlnn ,sbiob I ,o,sost ~ - 'suu,o "
4 seTies Oh prIyss IN Ia pubilcIy 1910. ~ ~,
coin hall on Inc syenIhT Of Inc mn nroviS,
for the best original essay on tho suhiec i' Of
cruelty 10 animals, "a folIowS' FnS non gIye a
ants Of The nubilo sobo0ls betNs"p ibo a,SSs u,
~ and "a yraTg nno medal yninnJ ~ LIZ ~ ~
= pupils Of the nrammaT schools aTst prI,s ~
inpIni scc1n 49, = AZ utst pIihe ~
a as medal. Second nriSs tis IncIai "''' P''A0
The fFst nriTe eSsay Ir",Inc,J n, ibo ,..,,,,
AIRY or Intern diais s,bn,IS h ,,e,orn,,siv %
ttihutcd by VIM. SIIeEnsy. oSS ami yyui Ia
known as the "StIckney Metal
| To receive ina aiisn;Ian al Tho ,,,t,,,, ..,t,
essay should not cover lass than fonr M maze
than six ordinary latter psgss ant a, N.Y.,
nylnV ID shonII Ia tbs aga ~ ~
gSthsr with The name Of I6S grade Of Ky ssbo MI
If which M or Sbe Is ,npIi. az ~ a sV H.
the writer shonj t,rvnFJ ~ ,bn essas, bI. aS
! her name and Tcslienos In y sealed snysIoIs M VI
II tho writer h moi mn stIendanI nt liz ,pp,bt,
schools y sbould 10 "a sfatSJ ,IyiD, Ia
! of tho priyato srhoul 10 which he ar Sbe NAV
| belong, W ''0 my
| A FiocIaI committee. oonsIsting ,f Dr q q,
| COx WIN SIicEnry Al1n,0 unh ~ ~ 49,
| ThUInas Tayior. liz AivnrJ H. h,LinS y -,
John NJ. LanEston, created for tbe puJnase
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The chief engineer was directed 10 prepare a
contract with d. Hudnell for resetting curbs,
rolSylng fOOtWalks and paving the carrIaEeway
81 ieot wide with 0ObblestOne on L street, be.
tween Thirteen and.A.hull and Fourteenth
streets northwest also, for similar work on
ThiTteen.and.a half street, from L street to the
canal, and on Ohio avenue, from Twelfth to
Fourteenth street northwest, except tho car
Tiagsway, TO be 90 feet Wide.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
DONb7 BUTTE ITOm . 10 fT0, NJ
EIsEMAS X BGO. +,
JOj Seventh street third door above L


Yesterday Capt Falyey, OF the detective
ton In search OF boy named Chas. Watts,
whom he shortly afterwards found and had
locked up in the police headquarters upon the
charge II assaultlng with intent to Kill q. =.
klmble, In Lowell, Mass, In July last. After
committing the deed, watts was arrested and
tried, and pronounced hUpelesslY insane. He
was sent TO tho Insane asylum at Taunton,
Mass, from which institution no managed to
make his escape during the following month
and made his way to Washington.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

It was q remark OF Jouyenal that every
mans credit and consequence are proportional
To the money that he pOssesses," which is geneF-
ally true and the hrst impressions he makes Fe
as a rule on account Of his dress. II one wishes
to pAss for a thriving business man, or TO be
handsomely and iAshiOnably dressed In society,
lot him go TO |. Becker Il 90, SCI Pennsy lVanla
avenue. These merchant tailsTs have Il we'll.
established reputation for making and selling q
hne quality OF SOOds and at most reasonable
rates. II Is very safe thing to 30 TO Becker n
%. q for clothing,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The following letter was addressed yesterday
TO Jonathan Taylor contractor for Sixteenth
street, from II TO Boundary Lewis s. Filbert
Massachusetts avenue, from Fourteenth street
TO New Jersey avenue; Geo. W. LlnviIle, II
street north, from Fourth street to New Jersey
avenue, aud WIN, Koeney, N street north, from
Third 10 Sixteenth street northwest
"The inspector Of this board, at South Brook.
Ign, N. Y, reports that the schooner Comagli
cleared from that port laden with 10000 feet Of
blocks from tho Seely works, which have not
been treated according 10 the specifications
therefor, which he refusedt TO pass, SO. You a re
hereby directed, II they arc Intended for you,
MOTTO use the same, as they do not come up 70
the standard required by the board"
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Inspector Wallace was directed TO see that tho
contractor on TWontieth street, between O and
II streets northwest, removes tho soft brick
being or about to be laid for a foot paVemen Mt,
and that no lays down only such as are suitable
for paving, and that he uses the proper quality
Of sand and gravel in laying them.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

q. W. CunnIngton, inspector, was notified
that there IL necessity at present to put water
and gas pipes In X street, between Seventh and
FOurteenth northwest and that when necessary
they will be laid under footWalks
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

IOFpootor Wallace was directed TO sec that Z.
Z. Barnes fills up the north half Of lot 8, In
square 60i, In which Mr.. Barnes surplus earth
Is required to NIL up reservation No. II; tho
sewer recently constructed In south street
drained, the water from the lot thus benshtIng
the properlY Of J. S. Lyon.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Tho chief engineer was directed to make
contract with LeOnidas Scott to lay a twelve
inch Pipe sewer on tho north side Of A street
southeast, from Second street east to the en-
trance Of the alley, extending tho same along
said alley tho whole length OF tho square, In.
Guiding tho point on First and Second streets
southeast, at board ratcs
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

THERE Is evidence that some Of the maldens
Of the South are made Of genuine stuff.
The Charleston Net0s tells OF young lady,
10 years old, In Bamberg, B. G., who, with
the assistance Of one negro girl, has raised
20 acres Of cotton, besides abundance OF
CORP, peas and potatoes, and enough sugar
and syrup TO last her for three years" It
would be- q pity to spoil such women by Civ
Ing them the right 10 vote aud hold ohICO.
They can do better,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

| Deputy Collector Bramhall yesterday con.
tlnued the sale at MelorOt hall, Tor property 10
| arrears OF taxes due tho District goyefpmont
The list commenced In the MS and when he
| stopped he had reached as far as tho letter Il
The bidding was quite spirited and the sales OK.
ceoded those Of any previous day He will com
mence with the RS to-day.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

MIR. Henry Janney has been Informed In re.
gard 10 the backing up Of water into the cellars
on Pennsylyania avenue, between Sixth and
Seventh streets, that the dlniculty complained
OF will DO obviated upon tho completion Of tho
B.strOot sewer and its necessary outlets, which
Is anticipated by the lIt Of November.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
AMUsEMH ENTs.

This afternoon aud evening performances will
be given at the National by tho Holman opera
troupe. The business Of tho troupe has been
poor throughout the week, and for no other roa.
son In the world only the lack Of merit and
talent on the part Of tho troupe. Il Il not cnpa.
BILE Of proper rendition VI the operas Il under.
takes to sing, In less exactlng towns the troupe
might possibly do veil, but as organized at
present Washington ought to DO avoided.
Miss Sallie Holman Is n handwriting and
conscientious little lady, and her voice Is smooth
and sweet, but she lacks the requisite ability to
follow in the footsteps Of Tostoe, Irma and
Aimee. There Is plenty Of dramatic talent Ia
the country, and demand for It's production here
Is loudly made by the patrons OF the theatre.
Next week Charlotte Thompson and the play
Of "OnO Wife"
The Theatre Comiaue.
One great secret Of the success Of this theatre
lies In the fact that the performances always
como up to public expectation. There is no
protence, no sham about the place. On the con.
tfAry It's merits become more and more mani.
fest The stage management Improves The
leader Of tho orchestra, MIR. Fischer, Is con.
SANITY making II better, aud the police arrange.
ments are such that anything but the best Of
order Is scarcely ever Witnessed there. Thia
sy.InS pbS T Se gwen m 70 shS
on the tfApeLe win DO afforded. 0alletu 70.
mains to lead the ballet, which Is to DO enlarged
and strengthened, This great dancer has done
much TO educate tho Of poiiot into an apprecia.
tion OF the fact that there is something more 10
dancing than handsome legs and faces.
The popular fayorite, Miss Sails Apt, re.
mains, and probably before long her friends will
see test OF her powers 10 tho French Spy"
/ In the evening the Mutuals and Rel StOckingi
will meet IN the Conversation parlOr to sec
| their friends and divide the spOlls.
MstFopslItRn Variety Theatre.
A good house greeted the good performers at
tho Metropolitan Variety Theatre last night
| The applause following the efforts Of MulIlgan
Rice, and Miss Mackenzie and Miss Roaers mus
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

In the year 1855 or 1855, or Whereabouts,
says the Grass Valley Union, we knew a man
In Nevada City who MIXED two or three
COWS, and who used to walk around the town
and sell the tactical huld.' lie carried two
cans on wooden yoke, which was placed
over his neck and shoulders. He has -four
lshed since then, aud now has lands aud
horned cattle down In Monterey county. He
Is now engaged In milking twelve hundred
cows, and he makes butter and cheese. Next
spring he will milk fifteen hundred cows, His
cows are Of excellent stock, consisting OF
Devon, shOrthorn and Attorney blood. The
name OF this successful milklst and eX
Nevada City man Is 8. G. Abbott. His prop
erty 10 assessed this year ut 300, 900.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19
THE COURTS.


GENERAL TRRM-Chlef Justice Cartier and
Justices Wylie and Macarthur sat in bano yes.
terday, and were occupied as follows;
Shareholder vs. Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road. The concluding arguments we:e made by
Mossrs. DaVidge and Cox, and the case re,
served.
Adams VS.. Adams. Motion for new trial nIod
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Inspector Wallace was authorised to notify
the Metropolitan police to quoll the contentious
arising from the position Of frame house In
Georgetown, tho Inhabitants Of that locality
being In c0ntlnual dIsgensIon over that matter.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

This association advertised that u meeting
would be held Mt BeCk's hall last evening to
cOndOlo over the defeat Of the Democracy at tho
recent state elections. Up to $50 o'clock only
eight persons had put In an appearance, and US
halt Of them bad become tired Of waiting, and
a mehLInR.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

MT. Cluss has been directed to have tho foot
pavement laid to tho building line on Eighth
street, between q and streets northwest, the
same TO DO done with old bricks.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The cornerstone Of tho new ST. Patrick =
church will DO laid on sunday, November 2, ut 3
O'Clock p. m. All Of tho catholic religious sOcl-
cites and number from Baltimore will PARTED.
patio IN tho ceremony. At the request Of Arch
bishop Bayley, no bands Of muse viii he en-
plOyed, as he objects to music and marching on
The Sabbath day.
At eleven o'clock In the mDruls OF that day
there will be high mass at tho present 81 Pat.
rlck's church, with an Increased choir and Ur-
chestral accompaniment, at which time the
Archbishop will preach. In the Afternoon tho
corner stone Of the new church will he lnlI, and
Rev. Father Boyle, Ol st. Peters church, will
deliver the sermon. Tho foundation Of the pro
posed ediice Is now completed but the work 10
the supeTstructure has been Suspended, aud will
not DO resumed until next spring, by which time
Father Walter expects to be In possession Of
sufficient funds to push the building to its cOm-
pletlOn. It 10 his intention not to create n debt
on the church, but to pay for the work Of build
Ing as II progresses. lilo Is DESTROYS Of having
II completed at as early a day as possible, and
thinks II the congregation will unite with hitn
to This end there will be little delay In tho work.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

VI Rev. Archbishop Blyley accompanied
by Father Lee, bis secretary, arrived here last
evening, and IL the guest OF Father Walter. He
leaves this evening for Richmond, Va, to at
tend the Installation Of Bishop Gibbons In that
alOoese. Father Boyle also visits that city for
tho same purpose.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Yesterday evening about 0 o'clock a sneak
| thief entered the residence Of Mrs; Kennedy,
corner Of Twelfth and q streets, and stole from
tho hall quantity Of clothing valued as about
$50. The Thief Is unknown.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The superintendent Of roads, Mr.. Carpenter,
has been directed TO see that the work on the
Sandy Springs road, from tho District hne to
Fort sIsarnn, be resumed, aud that the road be
put In permanent order.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Yesterday afternoon, about $3.50 o'clock, while
the team belonging to MCssTs, Mctauluy Sons,
feed dealers, was standing on L street south
west, the horses became frightened aud ran
down FUuT.and.a half street, where they came
In contact with wagon passlng along, and
broke the same into pieces. Fortunately the
horses were not injured,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The work Of paving Connecticut avenue, from
II TO L street, will DO completed by the party
having the contract Tor tho same, and Mr.. wroe
Is to do the parking TO L street, and there stoI
unless otherwise ordered.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The contract Of Messrs. Tompklns n Ruckle,
for laying a sewer in the east branch Of Tibsr
creek, was amended so as to include the con.
struetlon Of the necessary traps and mAnholes.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

A contract has been made with ,. $. Lamson
TO grade, set curbs and lay footWalks In Cor.
coran street, between Thirteenth and Four.
tenth streets northwest.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

The contract Of P. Brennan, for seWering
Maine avenue, has been cancelled, and the chief
engineer has been directed to allow Mr.. X. q.
Campbell to proceed with the execution OF his
contract for laying sewer in square I62.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

George FOllnnsbee was directed TO repair the
deiects In the roadway and foot pavement on Z
street between Second and Third streets north.
west and to Immediately put tho street In good
order generally
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

bost Dontrihce In use. 1t keeps the Teeth clean
and white, and tho gums sound and healthy.
Price 20 and so cents.
JoUvEH's InOdOrous Kid Glove CleApeT is far
superior to anything known. Price 20 cents.
THoHPsOH's PomAde Optlms Is exquisite. II
1oftens, beautihos, and strengthens tho hair.
Price rs and 80 oonts.
All for sale by DruGglsta.
Our BODILY IETiRMiTIKs.-Physlcal InhrmI.
ties are the lot OF all, Millions are always sick
No man, woman or child Is uniformly 10 perfect
health. Much, however,, OF the sickness and
suffering which render lie burden 10 40 many
Of our iellow.belngs Is due to carelessLess and
neglect. A mighty antldoto to tho leading
causes Of disease has been provided. 1t is as
harmless as It Is efficient. No poisonous drug
stimulant, tonic and apeTlent, OF which every
ingredient Is vegetable. This unexceptiOnRblo
preventive and restorative medicine Is not "a
new thing under the SUM-" HOsietter's StOm.
Rch Bitters will soon have been before the world
quarter Of century, and 1t Is not too much to
aver that Thousands, aye, tens OF thousands, are
now using II who would have boon In their
graves years ago had they not been stTengtbo ned
and sustained by this wholesome stimulAnt
The rapidly with which minor ailments often
become, when neglected, obstinate diseases, Is
we'll known. This tonic 10 famous Tor the i'm a .,
diate check which 1t gives 10 these breeders OF
deadly disorders. The sensation OF languOr
sltion 70 exertlon, the nausea, the confusion VI
brain, the physical debility which are Intended
TO promOnish US Of tho approach OF serious dan.
ger, are Invariably removed by few doses Of
the Bltters Tho fame Of the preparation as a
genuine specific for dyspepsia, bilious com.
plants, malari0us feVert, rheumatism and
chronic debility Is as wide as the world; and In
these days Of infamous chaTlatAnism, when
fierce cRtharties, that rob the invalid Of the last
remnants Of his strength, are Advertised as in.
MIGRANTS J, T. Is indeed a blessing to mankind
ProeurSblS, and everywhere popular.
OcltMW&F
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

inspector Wallace was directed to have the
poles erected by GameWell h 70. In extending
the hrealarm telegraph from Washington to
Geurset0Nn taken down at once,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Mr.. James l. smith has been granted per.
mission to move his pallng fence ave feet beyond
the building line, provided he changes tho ma.
terial Of the fenco from wood to iron and Axes
tho locality bf 1t under the supervision Of Mr..
llluga
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

We HAVE AT LAST permanent remedy for
pounded by Dr.. DJOley on Capitol HILL
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

NulNrfknl ~ aver Tor AuuUnN schools.
Sunday and Monlay October 20 aud u, have
been recommended by tho committee Of tho
London Sunday School Union, and the recon-.
mondatlOn has been ooncurrel In by the Sunday
school associations OF our own land and other lands
upon Sunday school labor. Sunday morning
between and o'clock, all Sunday school
teachers In tho world who may receive notice
are invited To join In special prayer In private
for GOd's blessing upon their work, especially In
the conversion Of their scholars unto himself. A
portion Of the afternoon Of the day to be devoted
TO q Sunday school prayer meeting, the proceed.
ings to be intorspersod by suitable addresses.
10 tho evening Of tho day the teachers to as.
semble before public Worship for prayer service.
On Monday, between and s a. in, all teachers
TO again offer special prayer, In private, for
Gods blessing upon their work During tho
Monday evening special prayer meeting to no
held by every church on behalf OF the Sunday
school, suitable addresses being delivered.
!" "u- city a nplnn meeting viii bo held Mon.
over by WIN. Stlckney, esq, superintendent Of
Calvary Baptist Sunday school, who will also
address tho meeting. Miss Sarah Smiley, the
earnest Christian preacher, will probably dc.
liver an address In view of tho solemn and In.
work, the lahOreTs therein will doubtless gladly
welcome this proposal to Join with hundreds Of
thousands Of iLUlr follow workers throughout
tho world, 10 seeking for more Gods spirit and
blessings.
LADIES, MISSES AND CHILDREN walking
shoes Of the latest styles and best makes receiv.
ing daily at Hoover y Jacksuu's, llUg Penney.
yanla avenue.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

hsNA ~ tho tFubFrtN fdrChuNeu,
Tho act Of Congress for the extension Of the
grounds OF the Capitol so as to include OS7
and 6ss only ApprOpriates siO0, 900 for the pur.
Chase. Tho apPr~teoHsnt 81 the lots In those
squares by Commissioners Hhtkness, McKelicn
and Bacon reached sum far in excess OF this
appropriation. II has therefore been deter.
mined TO purchase nj this time only so much Of
these squares as tho sum appropriated will pay
for, and to leave the purchase Of the other lots
open until a further appropriation Ia made by
Congress. The lots to be bought now comprise
all Of square os7 and the eastern portion Of
square 6SS, the owners Of the lots aud tho prices
paid therefor being as follows:
Square oSI-W, W. UorcOran, - IA; Philips
heirs, $4,000 T., z, Hickey, SO 10 %; J. r.
Brown, sll92si WIN. aunton, tlo,l52; 7. A
StrattOn, ss,lOO; ThOs. Scriyener, S33 $50; Chas
Ewing, Sis,I2s; Mrs. J. Hicks, S2l, ia: Rev. Il.
7. Brown, st5,243.5O; W. Ogliyle, ~, 63I 49, X.
Peterson, Ell, b43; VIM. Woniurman, Al, $50 so;
AmmOn Green, Sl6oo 80; Mrs. Meshan, 81,
l4l.5Oi j. y. Brent 1880; James A. TAFT, ~,
as &c.
Square 6sS-James Adams, ETI25. o.; ditto,
t7,sO0; 5. q. Busey, SlOg VS.: p. Gallagher, fiO,
10; 7. =. Stanton, Sll,Otii ditto, silvia Total,
44OO, 3l2l5.
These purchases will bO completed Immc.
diAtely,
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19


This association was In session In PhlladeI.
phia on the 18Th and 18th inst. The proceed.
ings were Of highly Interesting character.
Among the kilograms received was tho follow.
Ing from Rev Father MCDeyltt, Of st. Mat
theWs church:
"Hrr. De NJ, DTysr rrssiisAi n Tho IriA Ci,LsI e
bSHsvoisHi rHtDH, PhidpdtriIH AIV, TRiirds lpAiI,
IA:
"In the name and on behalf OF tho Catholic
Total Abstinence Union Of America, send you
friendly greeting. Let temperance and beneyo.
lence walk hand 10 hand all over the American
republic, and let our Unions concentrate IN one
grand union OF American Catholics. Express
TO the convention my regret at being unavoii.
ably absent from II, Tho Catholic Total Abstl.
nence Union OF America wishes you 'gOdspeed, >
and extends to you the hand Of warm Irish
friendship. JAMES MCDEyIrr,
president q. I. u. OF A."
To which the following reply was sent;
"PHHADELPHIA, October II. Is7l.
THE Irish Catholic Benevolent Union, in
convention assembled, heartily reciprOcates the
cordial salutatiOn OF the president OF tho Uatho.
lie Total Abstinence Union Of America, and
earnestly wishes gOdspeed to every organlZ alton
established 70 promote the welfare Of tho Irish.
American race on this continent,
"DENEIs DwYRR,
"PTesldent |. U. u. w.
Daily national Republican. (Washington City [D.C.]) 1870-1872, 1872-10-19

Tho chief engineer has boon directed to make
= contract with John York TO all the deprossIonS
and clean the cutters Of Gleason road at cost
not exceeding 400.