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The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
NOTES HERE AND THERE.

Pleasant day.
For Moline column see first page.
The ferry has no trouble in making
trips.
The ice has almost all disappeared
from the river,
Sunday train on the Chicago, Burling-
ton & Quincy railroad tomorrow.
-"Peori. wants United States circuit
court Let US see, where is this Peorlaf
Fulton Democrat.
The water last evening gagged A feet
above low water mark. This morning it
had risen to 4 feet and fve-tenths, and
still rising,
AT Turner Hall, this evening, the
grand annual masquerade takes place.
Tableaux, gymnastic feats, and fun and
frolic will reign.
We may forgive JEFF. Davis his re-
sponsibility for Andersonville, but let US
not forget that he has been an insurance
agent Chicago Times.
Coal Valley is to max third trial of
the municipal organization question, on
Saturday. March 18th. Samuel Garland,
Thomas Phillips and VIM. j. Ransom have
been appointed Judges of the election.
Surveyor Stoddard has completed his
survey. for the narrow gauge railroad, as
far as Porter's coal banks at Coaltown.
The distance from this city, along the
Peoria road to South Rock Island and up
Rock River valley, is IL miles, and he es-
Inmates the average cost OF the road bed,
bridges, etc., at $4,000 per mile.
Was it not sight tc see JohnA. Kas
sou haunting Col. Morrison about his SOL
der record, the other day? Morrison
served his country in two wars and got
an enemy's bullet through his breast
Kasson has served his country in every Of
fee that had much pay and little work,
and never snufed burned powder. -Ioa0.l
City, Daily Press.
| Robert Keshevent, young married
man living in Peoria and following the
position of brakeman on train No. 7 on
the Peoria road. had his chest badly injur:
ed about o'clock this morning, the 18th
while coupling cars at South Rock Island
He was coupling the engine toa freight
car, from the Ohio & Mississippi road
when the draw bar broke and was showed
10. the bumper pinching him severely. III
was brought to this city and attended to.
A case has just come to light in which
a servant girl has been in the habit Of
stealing thimbles, rings, china cups, and
small sums of money from her mistress
pocket book. A trap was laid for her aut
she was lately caught in the act of stealing
a pocket-book containing $50. She &C
knowledged her guilt and the kind-hearteC
master and his wife refuse to prosecute
her, hoping that she will reform. She was
however, discharged
The ST. Louis Republican of yester.
day Says: Rise during the "a hours end
ing at last evening foot s inches. ant
more coming. Capt. VIM. L. Huse tele
graphs that Illinois the rose feet at Per,
on Wednesday night, and the lake ice wa
all breaking up. So that stream is on th,
rampage, and swell may come out of tn
other rivers above here. Rates to New
Orleans and Vicksburg l72c per hundred
and 35c for -four Weather mild an'
windy"
|
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
HAIR DYE.

BACHELORS CELEBRATED HAIR DYE,
best in the world. The inventor has used this
hair, and no injury to his health; proof that 1t Is
the only true and perfect Dye Harmless, reliable,
instantaneous. No disappointment; no ridiculous
tints: remedies the i'll effects Of bad dyes; leaves
the hair soft and beautiful Black or Brown. Sold
and properly applied BACHELORS Wig Fac
tory, No. 16 Bond street, N, Y, Sold by all drug
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

New RULING MACHINE at 11I ARGUS
BINDERY. Paper ruled in any ctyle or
any colored lines. Leave orders at THE
ARGUS COUNTING RooM, opposite the Post
Office. Il
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

Jonas Bear says he will sell new and sty
fish clothing cheaper than any other re-
sponsible house. and that his entire stock
is fresh, new and first class.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

1t very often happens that children
become thin. pale, lose their spirits, and
are sulky and peevish, without exhibiting
symptoms of any marked complaint. In
such cases use Laycock's Worm Killer. 1t
will expel worms if there be any. as well
purify the block and cleanse the system.
Sold BY all druggists.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

Your TAXES ARE DUE. State, county
and city taxes are due. Office over Hong
Kong tea store.
decl5-3m j. R. HUBER, Collector,
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
Mardi Gras in Memphis.

Nowhere in America is the carnival OF
Rome and the older cities of Europe
initiated in such an extravagant manner as
10 Memphis and New Orleans. Mardi
Gras day is a scene of the most extra
ordinary jollity and of extravagant spect.
acle. We are indebted to some unknown
friend in Memphis for an invitation to the
festivities in that city. The card is the
most beautiful and most expensive piece
of work. of the kind, we have ever seen.
Accompanying it is an admission card,
with instructions how to get in; also an.
other card, with monogram heading
"MEMPH"
after their spectacular display before tht
public on Mardi Gras night, February
18th 1876, the Memph aoiW entertain thei,
invited guests at grand Dress Ball al
the Neao Memphis Theatre.
Doors aciU open at 8 o'clock. Idbleaua
commence at 81 oclock, and Dancing al
1O3.
Guests are expected to be IN full dres,
and the Dress Circle soiH be reserued 70,
ladies IN full eueaang toiIets.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

I would not be out of Van Deusen' 5
Worm CONNECTIONS in my family, Have
used them with wonderful success.
NJ, TREDsTER, Newark. N. J.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

Who may Marry, who not; why?
These important questions answered in
DIR. WHITTIER'S MARRIAGE GUIDE,
260 pages, illustrated; sent sealed for
SO cts. by mail. Address SIT st. Charles
street, st. Louis, Mo. Consultation
Free. Call or write.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

Orders for Printing or Book Binding will
be executed at THE ARGUS Office neat
quick and cheap. If.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Fluid Lightning cures all nervous pains.

STop that distressing cold with bottle
of Masta's celebrated Balsam. For Sale
by all druggists in Rock Hand.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
CHICAGO, ROCK ISLAND 4 PACIFIC Z. q.

GOING EAST TRAINS LEAVE
At 8 30 O. m. 4:15 p, m; and 10:00p m. Trains
arrive from west as above.
GOING WEST TRAINS LEAVE
At $3.50 o. m; 9:55 q. m, and 0 20 p. m. Train
arrive from the east as above.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
ROCKFORD. ROCK ISLAND b ST. LOUIS q. 3.

eoMe SOUTH TRAINS LEAVE
At $40 a. IN. and $3.50 p. m. daily,
ARRIVE FROM ST. LOUIS
At0:2] o m. daily, and s:4b p. m.
STERLING TRAINS LEAvB
At 500 q. m. and $40 p. IN.
ARRIVE FROM STERLING
At 800 o. m. and o 100 p. IN.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
The Neat Housekeepers'

CTOVE DSESSING. NO DUsTi NO SMELL!
- Always soft and ready for use without dish
and give more elegant and lasting lustre than any
STOVE Polish ever produced. stove can be dress
ed ON delicate carpet without soiling it. Manu-
featured only by B. +. BROWN & CO., Boston,
Mass
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

All kinds Of sewing machines repaired
at the Boston Bazaar. 22-d&wtf
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
Piles-1tchlng Piles.

Posittvely cured-also Blind and Bleeding
Piles, Fistula, Salt Rheum, and all dis.
eases of the Skin, by the use of
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12
Railroad Time Table.
PEORIA b RocK ISLAND RAILWAY.
suonrrsr ROUTE TO THE EAST AND SOUTH

LEAVE ARRIVE.
Eastern rs. O0a m. Mail q Ex $40 p, m.
Mail q Ex. i 45.p IN. Western Ex. 800 p m.
Way Freight $50 a. m. Way Freight 3:25 p. IN.
Through IT, 800 p. m. Through Fl. 400 a. IN.
The 900 a. m, train makes close connection at
Galva with G b h @, for Monmouth, Bushnell, &c,
also at Peoria with q J, for Jacksonville, Spring
held. st Louis and all points south and southwest
arriving In ST Louis at 100 pm.
The ;45 train makes close connection at Galva
with Is q q X X, for Galosburgh and Burlington,
also at Peoria with w q W., IB& w, and Illinois
Midland for points east and southeast,
j. X. HILLIABD, Receiver.
JAS. v. MAHoNEY. Gen1. Tiki. Agt
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1876-02-12

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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
The COURTS.
cir,ui, court-ch.ef ya..ics csrttsr.

cirsuit ceurt-ch;ef yasties csrttsr.
Karrv Va PfeiI Verdict for plaintiff FOR slts.Ts
.Osesveil W. Danisls- Judgment, notvithstand
JudEmenis BIZ default were rendered sgaIns,
Ores.ell Lawson, Cresuell { Me1atosh, Ores
we'll Washington, Kirby walker, and fian-
Cornell va ysndIworker.. Verdict for plaintiff
for amount claimed.
Adams & Hopper va Goden & Co. Plaintiff
eaaeo, and Judgment By default
Sterling Murphy vs.. NAylor. Demurrer to
nrst plea sustained.
Wilson vs.. Sherwood. Judgment confessed for
ESehmidt va Hsrlihy. Judgment by default for
balance OF note.
Boteler & Bro. vs. Hutson Shepherd. Judg.
Ootreli Bros. W. George Burgess. Judgment
confessed for amount claimed In the declaration.
Adjourned until 10 D. N. to-day.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR TO-DAY.
Nos. $780, 6s, is. Isl, 1oo. 1ss 1I5, 49, H. IFS,
80 Isl Isl lsl, 1914 49, lsi, 49, iso, lSI, lss,
Equity court-Judgs Wylis.
-Crstly vs. Kendall Kennedy. Restraining
order, returnable March IL, 1879.
Mnley vs.. stone. Leave to W. II. Cooke to
become party defendant.
Tuston vs.. Tolson. Ordered on calendar By
Lee vs.. Lee. Dischafgs Of restraining order,
and Injunction denied.
Hoover vs.. Hoover. Decision dismIssing bill
Hickman vs. MaIon. The same.
Union Benevolent Association vs.. District Of
Columbia. Continuance vacated, and submission
Parsons vs.. Parker. Bond of appeal to general
term approved.
Nokss vs.. Nokss. Testimony ordered taken
Daniels va briggs. Reading testimony 10 be
resumed on Monday next.
ASSIGNMENTS FOR MONDAY.
Nos. Is, II, Is, 16, II, Is, ID, 20, q, q
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
PROPOSALS.
sosGIs FOR MILITARY s6FfIlEs.

4
DEPor QUAKrEaNAsTER's orricx.l
No. 1852 GERARD STREET,
PHILADELPHIA. March Q, 1875.
Sealed proposals, in duplicates with copy OF
| this Advertisement attached TO each, viii be re-
ceived at this oface until noon, April IL, 1sIe, for
Department with the following named articles,
viz:
2.2o5 yards Facing Cloth, yellow. sky blue and
nsss 100 yard, sky Slus HsT 1, sSoO hH
fantry, complete; 20 900 Forage Caps; 50 900 pair
wooden Stockings; 5000 Ak helyes; 1900 pair
white Berlin Gloves; 10000 Crossed Rifes, 1000
Cap Blgles; 5000 Crossed Sabres; l. $50 yards 81
black Italian Cloth; 1,soo yards colored Jeans;
5000 sheets Wsdding; $50 gross large Cost But
tons; las dozen spo6s SIX; IS pounds Machine
All articles will be subject to rigid inspection,
and bidders are informed that full compliance
with specifications will be insisted upon, and
that no article inferior TO the standard will DO &C.
oepte6.
me oovernmsut reserves the righ. to reject
any or all bids.
Bids are requested for delivery of the articles
at Philadelphia and San Francisco.
Apreference will be given TO articles Of domestic
proGuoiion and mapuiscture, conditions of price
and quality being equal; and such preferences will
manufacture produced on the Pscinc coast, to the
extent Of the consumption required By the public
service there.
ceived and inspected at San Francisco, CaIifor-
Mis-.
, In accordance With custom, no bids will be en-
tsrtained except those received from manufactu-
rers and regular dealers, and which shall conform
TO the stated conditions.
For Information, IN detail, apply at this ONCE.
"Propoi ais for military Supplies, and addressed
= Dbl RUoKER,
Colonel ard Assistant Quartermaster General
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
DROPOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE AND
I STRAW.

JhOfOSALS tOh rOELi fOhADL, AM
L STRAW.
OFFICE OF CHIEF QUARTERMAsTER,)
DEPARTMENT OF DAKOTA, )
ST. PAUL, MIMI, March !, 1876.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, subject
to the usual conditions, will be received at this
office, and at the Offices Of the quarterm asters at
the following named posts and at Sioux City,
Iowa, until Il o'clock noon on the 18th DAY OF
APRIL, 1879, at which time and place they will
be opened in presence Of bidders, for furnishing
and delivery Of Wood, Coal, Grain, Hay and
Straw required during the fiscal year commanding
July l. 1876, and ending June 30, 1877, at the fol-
lowing posts and stations:
Forts Abercrombie, Abraham Lincoln, Buford,
Pembins, Randall, Rice, Seward, Stevenson,
Sully, Totttn and Wadsworth, Camp Hancock,
and military stations at Cheyenne, Lower Brule
and Standing Rock agencies, ID. T; At Forts Rip
ley and Smelling, Mimi, and also at Forts Benton
Ellis and Shaw and Camp Baker, n. T.
Separate bids should be made for each post and
for each class Of supplies. A COPY OF this adver-
tisement should be attached to each bid. Bids for
any portion Of the specified supplies will be re-
ceived and preferences given to articles Of domes-
tic production.
any or all proposals.
Blank proposals and printed circulars, stating
the kind and estimated quantities required at
each post and giving full Instructions rs to the
manner Of bidding, conditions TO be observed by
bidders, and terms OF contract and payment, will
euartermasters at the various posts and stations
named.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked proposals for wood, " egrain," &C., las
the case may be,) at, there name depot or
post) and addressed to the undersigned, or to the
respective post or depot 1usrtermastefs;
Chief Ouarterma
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THE MARKxrs xIsxvHuzr

NEW YORK, March s:-Cotton h-m; sales OF
,24e bales at l2Ndl2 ls-lsc Consolidated net re-
80 bales; France. 80 bales; Continent "a N
bales; Channel, 1878 bales.
Flour In little better request; No. z O. so4
common to good extra Western and Stais' 4. IS
45.26; good to choice Western and State, IS 80
g5:IS; common 70 choice white wheat Western
cSOes extra St. Louis. ss2sgsoo: Da s MINIS.
double S sIrs s0V sSu.Ssgn o Ss' s, e
out decided change. Wheat steadier, with i'm
proved demand; IL 20 for good uhgraded spring;
No. Milwaukee, In store; o. 3i@l37 for No. I
spring: 81 50 for amber winter Western: Al a for
no grade, which is dull and nomnsl s ssos 10
steamer mixed; 62l4G63c. for graded mixed; 621
651<c. for ungrsded new Western mixed. OATS
State; 4TG5lc. for white do. Hops arm: HAAS
Tor Eastern and Western; l3Glsc. for New Tork
Sse Il, SsSb lGS Hay steady =. =
nal; csrgoes quoted at 159lsc, gold; JOB lots i5a
19c. Sugar quiet and heavy; 7HGTz5c. Tor fair .
Rsnse~se for stsb pi I5 MSsS0s ado 10
graduated: 1oAe. for crushed and powdered
Molasses-New Orleans quiet; 459soc. for COM
firm. Rice unchanged. Petroleum firm but QUIET:
crude, sssc.; refined, 14c. Tsllow steady AZ %
pentipt quiet at sec Tor spirits PORK irm: nav
mess, s23 co. Beef unchanged: Lard firm; prime
steam, slSeIglaSIH WHISKY dull &c si.0S-
cotton, sail. 70; steam, &c.
BALTInoEs, March s.--Cotton quiet: middItns.
Flour steady and UNCHANGED. Wheat quiet and
unchanged. Corn-Southern steady, demand
good; W estern quiet and steady; Southern white,
526 o0c; SoutherR yellow 53Gt5 8c.; Western mixed
e01lc., spot; eO11c., March and April. Oats dull
but steadv; Southern, i0G47c.; Western white IS
G5oc.; Western mixed, 4QG42c. Rye dull but
steady, 7sGs2c. Hay dull and heavy; Maryland
and Pennsylvania, t1s62l. Provisions quiet and
easier. Pork, $500. Observation-Disclosures
sLc; clear RIB sides. l2sSc.; loose packed, el<0
12zc. Bscon-shoulders, 10l4Gl055c; clear III
sides, 133<9lic. Hams, l511Gloc Lard steady
and unchanged. Butter scarce nrn and active;
UNCHANGED.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL, FORAGE AND
l. STRAW.

OFFICE CHIEF q. NJ. DEPT OF DAKoTA,l
ST. PAUL, MINI, March l. 1876.
Sealed proposals, in triplicate, subject to the
usual conditions, will be received at this Office
and at the ofhces Of the Quartermasters at the
following named posts, and at Sioux City, lows,
until Il O'Clock noon on the 18th day Of April,
1875, at which time and place they will be opened
In presence Of bidders for furnishing and deliv-
cry Of Wood, Goal, Grain, Hay and Straw re-
qsired during the fiscal year commencing July
l. 1870, and ending June So 1877, at the following
posts and stations, viz:
Forts Abercrombie, Abraham Lincoln, Buford,
Pembina, Randall, Rice, Seward, Stevenson,
Sully, Totten and Wadsworth, Camp Hancock,
and Military Stations ut Cheyenne, Lower Brule
and Standing Rock Agencies, ID. T; at Forts
Ripley and Smelling, Minnesota, and also at
Forts Benton, Ellis and Shaw and Camp Baker,
Separate bids should be made for each post and
for each class of supplies. A copy Of this adver-
tisement should be attached to each bid. Bids
for any portion Of the specified supplies will be
received, and preference given to articles Of do
The Government reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals.
Blank proposals and printed circulars stating
the kid and estimated quantities required az
each post, and giving tull Instructions as to the
manner Of bidding, conditions to be observed by
bidders, and terms Of contract and payment will
be furnished on application to this office or TO the
Qusrtermasters at the various posts and stations
named.
Envelopes containing proposals should be
marked Proposals for -, ut -" and
addressed to the undersigned, to the respective
post or depot Quartermasters.
BENZ. G. GARD,
Chief Quartermaster.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
AUCTION SALES.
0NONNNNN@
Fusure DAys.

COuRr SALE-BY ORDER OF A DECREE
SIof the Supreme Court Of the District Of Co -
lumbia, passed on the ID day OF March, $50, ~
In equity cause. No. Si2, wherein Robert COLT ~
man and others are plaintiffs and John W.
Moore and others are defendants VIII sell 70 ne
highest bidder, In front Of the premises, on fkl-
DAY, the NH day OF March. ISIS, commencing At
1ieg O'Clock m, taccoriing 70 me reeo,aee SUP q
and 81. In square numbered S. inthe City of wash
tneton, District OF Columbia, and lots numbered
s, ., TO- II, II and IL In square numbered So In said
city. All these lots front alter street, between
Twenty. FIRST and Twenty-seeond streets west, ex-
cept sub lots % and a. In square S. which fronf on
T. street north. The lots in square 50 run 70 the
river. On each OF the sno lots %, z, 6 and ", In
square IS, Is . small brick dwellinE-house. and on
sub lot IS. in the same square. IS small Fame
dwelling house. On lot 10, (which Is i6s feeHwide,)
IN square 81 is the large brIek building known as
the ..Old Glass House, zach or these lots and
sub lots will be sold separately,
Terms Of sale to each lOs: One third cash. o1e
third in six mouths from day Of sale md one third
In twelve months. The deferred payments TO bear
interest from day OF SALE and to be secured By the
notes Of the purchaser, and lien on the property
sold. Twenty-Five dollars down at time of sale,
II the terms OF sale are not complied with In ave
day the trustee to have the right % resell At pur-
chsser's cost aad risk eonyeyaaeinE At p1iehas-
h9-fhSTu&ds Trustee
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
PROPOSALS FOR BRICK AND STONE
l. WORK.

US. Court House AND PosT OFFICE
CovINGToN, KY, OFFICE OF SUPERINTEND'T,}
March 9, 1915. \
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until II m. Of the 27lh day of March, 1876 for all
the brick work and stone work required In the
construction Of the basement and area walls of
the United States Court House and Post Office
at Coyipg ton, KY, in accordance with the plans
and specifications,
Copies of the drawings and specifications and
any additional Information may be had on ap-
plication st this ofice. NJ. p. SMITH,
Sunerfntendant
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
DIED.

O1Ebs
FOsTER.-In Bloomfield, N. J., on Weduss-
day. March s, 1876, General FEEDEEICK K. FOs-
Funeral to.day, 1t D. m. .'.
HEATH.-In this city, March o, 1876 Mrs
FRANCES NJ. wife of q Il. Heath OF Wankesh,
Wisconsp- TO which place the remains viii BE-
taken for intermeaH-.-.
REILLY.-Suddenly, on wesi.esds,. NsSeh a
1875 J0sEPHISE, youngest daughter Of BenjsmIs
T. Reilly.
TOBIN. After long and painful illness. JoH,e
ToBIN, In the eighty-hrst year OF his age or tue
parish OF Kilcrohans, County Cork. Ireiand sad
Tor the past thirty ytarsa re ident OF this city.
The funeral will take place at 2o'clsck SUNDAY,
from his late residence, sherman avenue, ipass
Immaculate Conception church. Relatives aud
friends are inVitedio attend.
WILSeN,-On Wednesday, March 8, CAROLINE
Funeral will take place from her late residence,
I'll welfth street northwest, this afternoon AZ Z
O'Clock. Friends respectfully Invited TO attend.
RAwLINs 81 EPnERD, son OF George y. aad Pattie
j. Brotf, OF New Orleans, La, aged seven mo nths
Funeral from residence Of j. Y. Douglass, Ifsr
Of the family are invited to attend without further
notice.
Minneapolis and 81. Cloud, MIMI, and New Or
leans papers please copy.l -
NESSFRSMITH,-On March Q, GEORGE MES
sERsMlTH. OF Baltimore, aged seventy-seyeR
Tie funeral will take place from the residence
OF his son-in- law, John Wittekindt No. 3l9 Thir-
demands half Southwest, this afternoon at
O'Clock. The friends are respectfully invited to
Baltimore papers please copy.I
IOHES.-0n the morning OF March J, Mrs.
dfty-nffh year Of her age, after long and sewers
The funeral viii take place from McKendree
chs pei Friday morning, 1t 10 O'Clock. Tue
Intends Of the family invited to attend, vita
out further notice.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10

PROPOSALS FOR IRON.
Rock ISLAND ARSENAL. ILL.,
January %, 1876. (
Sealed Proposals are invited to furnish, 10 be
delivered at this arsenal, the following:
$1,000 pounds Of II inch wroughtiron beams.
5000 pounds OF finch wroughtiron deck beams
500 pounds Of 4-inch wrought-iron beams.
10000 pounds OF Z iron, from ~ In. 31< in. to
21% In. X 81 in.
5000 pounds Of round bar iron from x In. to ~
in. diameter.
5000 pounds Of fat and square bar ir various
sizes.
The name or place or manufacture of the iron
must be stated. The beams will be subject to IN
spection and test and will be required TO possess
the stiffness and strength Indicated In the pub
Hshed charts Of the manufacturer
The fiat and round iron is required TO be Of best
quality highly-ret1ned iron: 70 give an ultimate
tensile strength Of net less than 1000 pounds per
square inch, and to,bear tensile strain OF 22Ooo
pounds per square inch, without permanent set,
and willfbe thoroughly tested IS above, and BY
bending, Welding, sc.
Bids Tor any other than the high grade OF iron
required Will not be considered.
Proposals should be Endorsed proposals for
Iron" and Will be opened ut 10 q. m. March 10,
The right to reject any and all bids not deemed
satisfactory is reserved.
For full bill Of iron, specifications for quality,
and other information, apply 70 the undersigned.
ID. W. FLAGLER,
iel4ot Major Of Ordnance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1876-03-10
pREsERvE YouR HEALTH.
Yenfilators.

nN AND AFTER FEBRUARY 10 A RE-
" duction Of twenty-five per cent. below the
regular retail prices on all brands Of Hafana and
Key West and Domestic Cigars, and all kinds OF
smokinx and Chewing Tobss and smokers, Ar
CsIiscrni. Cigar store, 81 PepSsyi1ssI. Venue
nder Metropolitan Hotel. feblo-tf