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DROPOSALs FOR DIMENSION STONE RE-
Il QtIkED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
EEM G0NERNMENTBUILDI AT PHIL
ADELPHIA, PA.
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,s
Iy,IV Del L

OEFlCE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT
TREASURY DEPARTMEST,.
so.,., MAsHI GTox, July l2th, 1873.
til Il m. Of the 9TH DAY OF ArSTs1, is7s. for fur
Gshrs aud dsiysring at Che sjte q the proposed
DIMENSION STONE required for the exterior Of
The species of stone from which selection will be
made will be confined TO GRANTEES, Marbles aud Sand
stones and the gaaities especially insisted upon will
De uniformity OF color and texture, abb ty, and
the capacity for working under the chsel or ham
A sample block, l2xl2xl2 inches, showing on one
face the natural fracture of the stone and on the
others different kinds Of cutting, must be submitted
No stone that has not been tested BY actual use as
cut stone in buildings for at least ten years will be
used for that period must Be furnished 0'oN ~
. The stone must further have good grain. and be
from which it is procured must be fall opsned and
capable Of furnishing the quality a.. quantity de-
About $50 900 cubic feet, more or less will be re-
qulIed The actual average Of the stones cannot
now De given, but will prUXmate 10 feet, the lar
eest stones containing about Do cubic feet. The
stones will be ordered on schedule Of net skies, in
ORDER that the contractor may make proper allow
snee, Tor cutting In the quarryi1g, and on this
ton Of one inch TO each cut face granite and
pie and OF one half inch to each cut face Of
Bidders will state how soon they can commence
delivering the stone, and the amount per week they
maximum size Of the stones that can be obtai ned
| from their quarry.
lessees of the Qusrries from which the stone is
proposed to be furnished, and certificate from the
Recorder Of the county in which the quarry is stu
ated that the bidder is or Iessees Of the
quarry, must accompany the bid.
All proposals must be made and in full accord
with the printed forms to be obtained appl-
cation at this ofce, and must be accom- panied by a
penal bond in the sum Of fifty Thousand dollars
100000 that the bidder will accept and perform the
contract if awarded to him, and give bond therefor
in the penal sum Of one hundred thousand dollars
Sloo 0Ol and valid and binding lease u the quarry
TO the Government security for the faithful per-
formance OF the contract, the lease to take effect
upon the failure Of the contractor to comply with
the terms Of the contract Said lease to authorize
and work it at the expense Of the contractor in case
Of default.
oil bids, TO divide the contract and use two or
more kinds Of stone.
Proposals must be inclosed In q sealed envelope
Endorsed {" Proposals for Dimension Stone for the
New Government Building, Philadelphis, Pa - and
addressed to A. B. MULLETT,
nI-24t Supervising Architect,
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DIED.

GoTTHEIL. On SATURDAY., July 10Th, GUsTA-
WIS GOTTHE1L, OF the hrsl Of 9ottheil a Bro.
and native Of Germany, aged IS years.
Fnneral from his late residence, No 233 Penn
sylyania avenue southeast, Sunday afternoon, at q
O'Clock.
GIBBONS. On the 18th inst, our little HER.
BERT, iufsnt son Of George T. and ] p. Gibbons,
aged 6 months and days.
The funeral will take place on Sunday, the 10Th
inst, at o'clock p m, from the residence Of hiz
parents, No. ola street northwest, 20 which ths
HULsE. At 2l10 Pennsylvania avenue, on the
morning Of the 10 inst CARRIE q, infant dangh-
ter Of A. B. and Nancie r. Halse, aged ls months
The funeral will take place from the residence (ss
aboye), at 7. IA. Monday. New York papers
please cOpy.1
SIMS. On Friday, July 18th, a. ~ O'Clock n m.
after short but painful illness, ELIZA JAM
SINe, the beloved wife Of Jeremiher Sims
The friends and relatives respectfully request
ed 20 attend her funeral, from her late sidence ID
street, between and ID streets, al o'clock Mon
day 2lst. Tho funeral will take place AZ the Eben-
ever Church, corner Of ID and 9Th streets, Capitol
Hill, O'Clock Winchester papers please copy i
WRIGHT. Fell asleep in Jesus, on the 18th Of
wife Of Richard Wright, in the Esd ear Of her age,
formerly Of Alexandria, Va.
"Her ransomed spirit SCARED,
On wings Of faith and love,
Te meet the Saviour she adored,
And reign with him aboye.m ...
Friends Of the family invited to attend the fu-
nerai, from her late residence, No. SIG o street
northwest, Sunday, the 3oth instant, az toclock
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PROPOSALS FOR DIMENSION STONE RE-
Il OUIRED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF TIL 4
NV GOVERNMENT BUILDING AT GIN
CIENATI, OHIO.
OFFICE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT, J
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Proposals. n Be- Tsc JFs i n lis ONCE
until = m q the 9TH DAY OF AreUsT, 1873, for fur:
Building Il CINCINNATI, Ohio, all the Dimension
Stone required for the exterior of the building -
b. made vii B. eonf mime to GRANTEES, MARBLES. and
sandstGhes, and the qualities especially insisted
bility,, and the capacity for working under the
chisel or hammer.
face the natural fracture Of the stone, and on the
others different kinds Of cutting, must be submitted
No stone that has not been tested by actual use as
cut stone in buildings for at least ten will be
used for that period must be furnished.
he stone must further have good grain, and be
free frem all discolOring substances, and the quarry
from hich it is procured must be fully opened and
capable Of furnishing the quality AID quantity de-
About 80 90 cnbic feet, more or less. will be re-.
CURED. The actual average OF the stones cannot
be given but will approx innate 40 cubic feet, the
largest stones containing about 200 cubic feet The
stone Will be ordered on schedule of net sizes, in
order that the contractor may make proper allow
ances Tor cutting in the quarrying, and on this
tion Of TO each face on granite and mar
bic stock, and Of ons.haf inch to each cut face of
Bidders viii state how soon they can commence
delivering the stone. and the amount per week they
| maximum size of the stones that can be Obtained
from their quarry. No bid will be received except
wSrh the stone is proposed to be furnished and 2
certificate from the Recorder Of the county In
which the quarry is situated that the bidder Is the
owner lessee OF the quarry, must accompany the
| bid
All proposals must be made on, and Ia fuii accord
ance WITH the printed forms to be obtained ap-
pication at this Office and must accom- Panied by
penal bond in the sum Of nifty thousand dollars
lS0O00l that the bidder will accept and perform
the contract Rewarded to him, and give bond there
Tor IN the penal sum Of hundred thousand dollars,
land valid and binding lease Of the quarry
20 the Government security for the faithful per-
fornance Of the contract, the lease to take eject
upon the failure OF the contractor comply With
the terms Of the contract Said lease to authorize
the Government 10 take full possession of quarry
and work at the expense Of the contractor In
The Department reserves the right TO reject any
OF AZ bids or 20 divide the contract and use two
Proposals. must be enclosed in sealed Envelope,
endor sed Proposals for Dimensien Stone for the
new Goyernnent Building, Cincinnati, 0hio,n and
sodrsssed TO A. B. MULLETT,
BI At Supervising Architect.
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WARNING TO FEMALE sno~rRs.-Au
young land old ladies who indulce i'm the
soothine cigarette should take warrs ne fron,
the fate Of an Italian young lsdy AGED IL. the
daughter Of Count Ceccopierri Of Carrara She
had lighted the match roll, when the match
which she had thrown down fred her muslin
dress, and in a moment her cIofhes vrere in a
blaze. The flames were with great difleulty
eNtinguished. but she WAS 80 badly burned that
she died in great suffering few hours later Is
smoking in general?
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"A BOSTON SCANDAL.-South End cosSins
about The story Of a lady who recently returned
nom Europe. Two wears ago she marrie,t =
Boston physician and bestowed npon him a f,,,-
tune OF $4,000, with which the couple TOOK IN
their residence on the Continent The hush.nt
has deserted his wife, IL is said. and squandered
her fortune for the benefit at a titled toreiyper
in consequences of which she has returned 10 her.
relatives in a town on the line of the r. and A
*. X. The parties are all very well connected
and the narrative eNcites great surprise and
comment.-BOsfea Trarsffsr
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THE TRUSTEES of the Peabody educational
fund met Wednesday evening at the Fifth
present Gen. Grant, lion. r. c. winthrone' OF
Mass Gov. Q. Clifford, Of Mass: Secretary
Fish; Hon. VIM. NJ. kyarts, Gov. Aiken, Of s.
=. Hon. Alexander HI. Stewart, of Va; Mr..
Peabody Russell. of England; q, MacaulIv- Of
PhLace'phia. and q. W. Eaton, of Ba tmere.
Hon X. c. Winthrop made an address euiogisti,
OF the late Bishop Mcllysine, who was a mem
amounts TO e25s, MOO.
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PROPOSALS.
DBOPOsALs FOB FUEL.

seated Proposals will be received By the Board OF
yse- 81 Colored Schools until 8 O'Clock o m .
nkIDA T., August LIST, 1873, for furnishing and de-
hxeIihg ~ the several School buildings under the
contIoi OF the Board, at such times and in such
guantlnes as the Board of Trustees NAV rsauire
me ASH GOal best quality large egg size, Also
Sns husdred tons OF more q 40 lbs to the ton
"ns ASH Coai, best quality, furnace size: and such
asls ;t OF Pine and Oak cord Wood, sawed and
81. 20 iour pieces or not, As may from time to time
Dc REQUIRED Tor use In said Schools ~ ~
ine Board reserves the right to reject any or all
oias; II deemed for the best interest Of the Board
Al proposals received under this advertisement
~ oe opened a the Office Of the Board, "Sum inner
a. suidlng, 18th and NJ streets northwest at
proposals should be endorsed Proposals for Fuel
Tor Coiored Schools, !" and addressed to
49,. WIN. p. RYDER,
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DY LATIMER 8 CLEARY,
Southwest corner Of Penn. avenue and 18th street,
Star Once Building,
CHANGERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY, ON THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH
CAPITOL STREET, NEAR STREET, CAP


- Under and BY virtue Of decree Of the su-
day june. and
T. in said
ants and Thomas w, Anderson and others are de-
PENDANTS. tthe same being cause No. s,O2s, equity
the premises On TGEsDHY the sSth day 81 july,
ngton and District Of Coumbia, and Known and
81 the
square numbered six hundred and eighty five, $685.
inches ~ from the soutbera bou ndary line Of said
with the line Of said street twenty seven ss ioan
INCHES ca Dto the said southern boundary line Of
With said Ss one ss
il22 more or less, TO the eastern boundary Of said
s TsS
ga thence west, in tight line, one hundred and
mir together with the improv eents, consisting OF
sfour story Brick Dsellins with three-story back
And on WEpNEsDAY the soth day of JULY, "A. D.
1873 At ~ o'clock noon, on the premises, piece or
and District Of Columbia Begin therefor At a
stake and stones near the marked hickory trees at
land srth s. degrees perehes north SHa" De.
AZ degrees II. 1855 60llO perches with said line TO
corner in BIRTHS line south 69 degrees E ITO l6 loo
perches with Britts and CAROLS line to the begin
more or less.
The terms of SALE az prescribed by the decree
One-third cash. and the residue in two equal Install
ments at twelve and eighteen months, bearing inter-
est at the rate OF eight per cent from the day Of
sale deferred payments to be secured to the salts
faction OF the trustees and in the purchaser
purchasers shall fail to comply with the said terms
of sale within Ave days after such sale, the
may sell the land sold TO such defauting purcha-
ser or purchasers at the risk and cost Of him or
Them who shall be in default, upon weeks notice
in some newspaper printed and published in the city
Of Washington; Two hundred and fifty dollars to
property; otherwise the trustees may resell imme.
diately at the cost of the defaulting purchaser All
nveyancinR at the cost of the purchaser purch
asers. A. THOMAS BRADLEY, Trnstee,
G. @ MAGRUDER, JR., i"''oos'
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"JUsT LIKE MKs."-The Cleveland (Ohio,
Herald holds up TO the worlds admiration two
young women of that city, who have made a
weeks trip 10 Detroit, TO London, aud so along
down 10 Niagara Falls on the Canada side STAY.
ing Sunday ar the falls, their luggage con-
sisting of single satchel each, which they
carried in their hands. ainst like men. -
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DEOPOsALs FOR HEAD STONES FOB Ma.
TIONAL MILITARY CEMETERIES.


QUARTERNAsTER GKNERAL's OTprcR,}
WASHINGTON, June y, 1878.
fteposais are isyited for furnishing Hesd-stones
FOR the National Military Cemeteries, prescribed
is an extract:
Provided, that the head stones required by an act
entitled ian act to establish and protect National
Cemeteries" approved February n, 1857, and the
be Of durable stone, and Of such design and weight
tract for supplying the same shall be awarded by the
Secretary Of War, after sixty days advertisement
in ten newspapers Of general circulation to
sponsible person or persons whose samples and bids
shall III the greatest measure combine the elements
OF durability, decency, and cheaphess and the sum
OF one million dollars is hereby appropriated for
SAID Purpose out OF any money in the Treasury not
otherwise Appropriated; and the Secretary of War
size and model for such head stones, and the stand
ards OF quality and color OF the stone to be used and
bids shall be made and decided with reference there
to; and contracts may be made for separate quant-
der this act shall provide for furnishing and setting
all the said head stones and shall rot In the
gate exceed the sum hereby appropriated.
The total number to be furnished is estimated at
2s'ess For the known, I6 y6si; for the unknown,
Specific stiens, describing in detail the standard
hxed by the Secretary Of War, can be had on appl-
cation by letter to this Office, whore also specimen
will be placed on exhibition within q few days.
The proposals shOuld be In sealed envelopes,
marked Proposals for Headstones for National
tsrmaster General OF the Army, in whose Ice they
urday, September g. ISIS, commencing at il O'Clock
o. m.
BY order of the Secretary of wMM, q nr,as
s.. A. iesQ6Ot
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DUELIsTs INDICTKD.-The " all street brok ers
VINO short time ago went TO Canada for the
purpose of fighting a duel have, with their
seconds and other parties implic sted been in
dicted by the grand jury of the court of general
sosSiont.-N. Y. Jour. Of Com N sr-e
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STE BLAIR, OF FOn du Lac, Wisconsin. PLAYED
her lover game OF chess the other dav 10 de-
eide whether the wedding-day should be liked
Tor this year or the next. She desired more
time, but lost the game, and must face the par
son before January.
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RHBTT, THE NEW ORLEANS DUFrrsT-
Colonel k. Ii. Rhett, editor of the New orleans
Picsyune. and the survivor OF the late duel near
New Orleans, came north subsequent 20 the
Ight, passing through Washington, and was in
Baltimore for day or two. As the duel Was
Fought on the sol Of Mississippi, the Lou 4 ana
authorities have not vet moved in the matte y:
neither has any action as vet been taken by
the Mississippi authorities
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SUSPENDED FOR ONR YKAR.-The decision of
tie court Of inquiry into the cause OF the disas-
ter TO the ct smship City of Washington has
been rendered. Capt. Phillips Is suspended for
one wear.
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LIMITED srArIs PATENT oY11OE,

On the PETITION Of HELEN NJ BkBBETT, OF
Auburn. New York, execntrix 81 Avery Babbett
deceased, praying for the extension on a pa.ent
granted the said Avery Babbett on the 18th av OF
October, lSos, for IN impsuvenenti IN jacquard Ma
10 ordered that the testimony ~ thecsse be closed
the 10th day Of September next; that the time for
hlins arguments and the Examiners report be limi-
ted the 18Th day Of September next and that said
petition be heard on the LIST day Of October next.
Any person may oppose this extension.
jy6-sA N. ID. LEGGETT, Commissioner.
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a HIGH SCHOOL GIRL, just graduated. said in
her essay: "Let US avoid frivOlitles OF lie ami
pursue the nOblest ends only" The next d.v
she was moved to tears in an agOnizing artempt
TO decide the proper shade of blue for her com
plexiOn ~
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DR0POsALs FOR BUILDING sBA-WALLs
OF JAMES CREEK CANAL,
VICE PRESIDENTS OPPIcE)
BOARD OF PUBLIC WOPKs

WARRINGTON, ID. o., July Is, 1873. \
~ aled Proposals will be received this once IN.
III SATU RDAY July y9, 1873, for constructing the
side or walls Of James Greek canal from street
south to Virginia avenue.
Plans for the constructing of these walls can be
seen ct the engineer office Of the Board Of Public
Bidders will state the price per neaI foot Of wall
Of either mode Of construction proposed inciusive
OF all work and materials, a. shown on plan, and
also the shortest time fer com peting the work
Payments will be made as the WORK nragraasas
under act Of the Legislature approval lime a. IsJs
BY order o. the Board: ~ A''"'
jyl7-td EDWARD JOHNSON Cbi.f OIark
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REUNITED ArrrR NAsr YEAks--A hsr M
romance, Vermont paper says, crops ost al
Shaftsbury. that state, IN the marriage on
Nathaniel DIR, an old msn Of severity years, /,
ANoman who. years ago, fHxf been the bride n
bis youth bat from whom be nj bee ii yorced. .
Ohio, and had tvo other v1veS by one or whom,
ne had large family OF children But the trst
vile seems 70 have cherished . tender feeling
towara BIN through all these hsng years, and
DIN to his old home, last week, the two met.
aud the old fame revived. ana the hsnny
panaces OF marriage was the satisfactory deS
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MRS. EMMA Downs, who hung herself at
Chenille, n. j., was a careful woman She
wound her Handkerchief around the rope that
il might not hurt her neck
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VERY DESIRABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY
ON TEE NORTH SIDE OF MASSACHUSE IT'S
ANENCE, BETWEEN 9TH AND 10Th SIS
NORTHWEST. AT AUCTION.
a. On THURSDAY AFTERNOON, July Gath,
IL al ots O'Clock, we will sell in rOnt Of the prem
misses part Of Lot No s, in Square No go having
stront Of 3 feet en- Massachusetts, avenue, with q
depth OF 100 feet. more less. aud improved by A
two story Frame Dwelling and back building being
No. 925 Water in yeri.
Terms ODc-fourth cash: residue in Il, Is and 2,
months with interest. Deferred payments 10 be Sc
cured by a deed It trust on the property sold All
time Of sale.
pls-d LATIMER CLKARY, Aucts
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BRIDAL AND FUNERAL WREATHS, BOU-
y DUETS, CROSSES, ANCHORS AND ST AIRS
Preserved or Knbslmed In Wax. All kfnSs, ~ Hair
braIiSs done, ornamental air Work on Glass and
Pearl, by Mrs. FRIES, late Of Boston, No 0Oq sIh
street, near ], northwest References Mrs Presi
dent Grant, Mrs. Admiral Goldsborourh w "
Cprcoran, General kisey, General Tompflns, Cen.
erai AIKEN. tAnl6.ly
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EVENING STAR.

TKRRIBLE RKsULrs oF KgkosgsH AND
CARkLkNsSRs.-In spite of the numersas
warning printed every day sgstnst the care
le~ ssDuhng OF keroseneby s>sy o. taoagf de
houseN ives, the ssme Old story h again called
uron to be related, with new names, places aud
slightly altered cireu INSTANCES. In Nevg-k
yesterday forenoon, Mrs LANCE. DIRTY years %
age, and net great while married. poured
kerosene oh On the FIRE In order % hurry M
dinner. instantly the place and her clothins
were In . blare. The latter was burned en-
tirely on her ,snd she herself brow ned nd .ck-
eDed ali over her body. She ~As stan ali We Iss,
evening, but moDcptarily expected - expire
Indeed, her dearest fnends With ed death xould
come, that her fearful Aeony mix,,t -
ended.-N. Y He-ald, TN
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u EMOvAL.-H. 4. FULTON would inform his
~ PATRONS that he has removed his LOAN IN
OfFlCE and -6ALEeR0OA % 1133ASA
PBNEsYLyANiA AvENUE. Having in . =
creased facilities for doing business he respectfully
solisits the ps;roDAss 81 bic Old friends and the
jeSeims III. K.TULToN, 1881 Pa. avenue.
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RY GREEN q WILLIAMS, Auctfoneers,
ID NorthNest corner OF ION md 10 .trerts.

SALE OF AN ELEGANT DwELLING-MoD-
ERN STYLE AND INSTRUMENTATION 2D
STREET NORTHEAST, CAPITOL HILL.
- We will sell, At auction, on FRIDAY, July
II: 10Th 1873, at O'Clock =. m, in front Of the
avenue and street northeast, q well-built three
story pressed brick front, bay window, Mansard
reof, twelve rooms, including bath room and CELLAR
water, ges and gas hxtur =, water closets in bath
room and yard connected with sewer; lot lis feet
Oeep 70 wide alley wrought iron fence and solid
stone steps.
Term-: $4,000, tn remain for four years OF longer;
$500 cash down; 5 800 when tie property is struck
on the balance in g. Il and Is months, at per cents
interest
jylS-d GREEN 4 WILLIAMS, Aucts,
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PROPOSALS.
DROPOsALs FOB WOOD AND COAL
OFFICE SERGRANT-Ar-ARM &.
SENATE UNITED STATES,

SRNArR UNITED STATES, )
WAsHINeToy, d. c., July Is, 1873.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office
until ? O'Clock m. on WEDNESDAY, the 23d Of
July, instant, for furnishing the Senate Of the
follows:
20 tons Of best quality Lorberry Coal, egg size;
900 tons best quality White Ash Furnace Coal;
LOO cords best quality well-seasoned Bakers Pine
la5 cords best quality we'll seasoned Oak Wood:
all subject TO government ins pecton at bidders
cost, and to be stored in vaults Of Senate wing Of
and bidders will name the Coal they propose to fur.
nish, and, il not from vell-known mine, will eY-
prime Consideration in awarding the bid. WIN W
Bids for the different articles will be considered
separately and the right is reject ali or
any portion OF the bids received, II deemed for the
interest OF the government so to do.
Bids will be considered binding for three days
jyl6-dtd Sergeant at Arms q g. Senate