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Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
THE STORM,

The Heavy FIoods-serIous washouts on
the Northumberland Damage to Prop
erty,
GAINESVILLE, ILL.,, Feb. 22.-The foods
still continue. Small creeks have swollen in
to rivers and damaged property very greatly.
No trains have arrived from the South for
two days. few miles below this city q
house occupied by a family named Rhodes
was suddenly surrounded by water. One of
the boys was drowned. Another climbed a
tree, where he was compelled to remain all
night in binding snow storm.
KANSAS C1rY Mo-, Feb. 22.-The great
storm of sleet and snow which began on
Sunday has been disastrous to railway travel
and Geographic service in all directions from
Kansas City, and the trouble still continues.
Since Monday morning but one train has ar
rived from st. Louis in consequence of wash
outs ON the eastern end of the road, and to-
day travel between Kansas City and st. Louis
has been at standstill. None of the roads
sent out through trains. The large bridge
over 'Gaseonade river has been washed away,
and it will take at least forty hours to repair
the damage. The telegraphic service is also
totally demoralized, and but little business
with the outside world is transacted. Wires
and poles are down in every direction, and
along the Missouri Pacific railway over fif-
teen hundred poles are down.
LowELLvILLE, O., Feb. 22.-The flood
to-day swept away the dam in Mahoney river
at this place. Loss $4,000.
VIoKsBURG, Miss, Feb. pa special to
the Herald to-day says the levee at Mound,
Miss, opposite Arkansas City, broke this
| morning, resulting in the complete inunda
| ton of Deer Greek and. the lower Sunfower
| country. This is the greatest cotton grow
ing land in the world.
| JEFFERsoNvILLE, Ind, Feb. 22.-The river
has fallen three inches since l o'clock, and it
| is thought the worst is over.
LOUISVILLE, KY. Feb 22.--The river con-
| tinued to rise steadily until noon, when a de-
| cline began which still continues. There have
been during the whole rise no lives lost OF
| other serious happenings The losses to bus
| mess establishments have not been large, but
| several hundred families who have been
| obliged to leave their homes have been of 6
| class unable to find homes and much distress
| will yet result from this cause. Two hun
dred cattle belonging to the Mattingly distil
| lery company were drowned. The loss is
| $4,000.
| CINCINNATI, Feb 22.-The river has fallen
| two feet and shows fifty-six feet two inches.
| The G. 1. st. T.. q G. began running trains
| this evening. The o. l. M. road is running
| boats to Aurora to make connections with
their trains. Business is still suspended il
the lower part of the city, anc
hardly a factory is in operation. The
| the foundations of buildings SO that many are
| considered unsafe For this reason it will be
impossible to resume operations in the rolling
mills for several days. The gardens on Mil
| creek bottom suffer heavily. Thousands o.
| men are out of work.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
TELEGRAPHIC JOTTINGs

Count Schouvaloff is dead at st. Peters
burg.
In spite of Mayor Harrison's order issued
Monday to the effect that all gambling houses
In Chicago should be closed at once all were
running in the night as usual
Joseph Smith, editor of the Saints Herald,
and son of the original Joseph Smith, the
founder of Mormonism, arrived yesterday in
Chicago and spoke at large anti-polygamy
meeting held there.
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A Whole Family Drowned.

| MEMPHIS, Tenn, Feb. 22.-News was re
ceived here of the drowning of family O.
six persons at point twenty miles from
Madison, Arkansas, on the Bayou Tyronia, 6
little stream which empties into St. Francis
river. The cabin of man named Jameson
was about to be foated by the flood and he
took refuge in a dugout with his wife, two
grown daughters and two smaller children.
They had foated a short distance when the
dugout was drawn into the current and cap
sized, drowning the whole family. Numerous
reports of like accidents are received, but are
unreliable.
Governor Lowry, of Mississippi, tele-
graphed for aid to-day to this city, st. Louis
and New Orleans, reporting great loss of
property and stock. The Cotton Exchange
here meet tomorrow evening to take action
in regard to it. The Mississippi legislature
will make an appropriation tomorrow for
the sufferers.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
New Hampshire.


Kidnapping at Dartmouth College.
HANOVER, Feb. 22.-Just before the fresh
man class at Dartmouth College took the
train for Montreal last evening to hold their
class supper member of the class who was
to respond to an important toast and had ad-
vocated Montreal as the place of the supper
was seized by several sophomores near Dart
mouth Hall, placed in sleigh and driven to
Lebanon, four miles distant. The hotel there
being full the captive was driven to White
River junction and lodged over night. This
morning he was given money enough to get
back to Hanover. The captors revealed their
identity and stated that the act was done in
accordance With a vote of their class. The
victim refuses to reveal the names of his
captors.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23

Observance of the Day at Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA Feb. % - Washington's
birthday was not SO generally observed as in
previous years, the business section of the
city maintaining its wonted activity until af-
ter p. At daybreak salute of thirty
eight guns was fred in Independence Square
and later on in the day the veterans of the
war of 1912 held their semi-annuaI reunion
and banquet. Services were held in many
churches and there were appropriate celebra-
tions in the philanthropic and reformatory
institutions. Edward Freeman, the English
historian, addressed large audience at
Havreford College on the place of Washing
ton in the history of the English people. The
centenary of Irish Legislative independence
was celebrated tonight by an immense gath
ering. of Irishmen at Horticultural Hall under
the auspices of the Central Union of the Land
Leagues. Rev. P. Cronin of Buffalo, N. Y,
was the orator.
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CHESTER, Feb 22.-Francis Oakes
another victim of the late disaster, died to-
day. Two or three others are still in criti-
cal condition. The coroner's jury rendered
verdict censuring Professor Jackson for
within the city limits. The verdict advises
that the coroner present the case at the next
Court of Quarter Sessions
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
Vessels Lost In the Storm.

GLOUCESTER, Feb. GIN the storm of
last night the tide rose to an unusual height,
and some $4,000 damage was done to three
three-masted schooners which dragged their
anchors and collided. An unknown lumber
coaster drifted afoul one schooner, lost her
main boom, drifted out to sea and is believed
to have foundered. The tide overlooked sew.
eral wharves. At the Cape Ann forge works
the water flooded the building, causing a sus
pension of work.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
LOCAL NEWS.
The Court Record.

Court of Common PIeas-Judge Torrance
This court came in yesterday morning at
10 o'clock.
The case on trial was that of Amos F.
Barnes & Son vs. Patrick Kennedy and wife
and Mrs Mary G. OConnor. 1t is an action
to foreclose judgment lien of about $1,000
on house and lot on Daggett street obtained
in the Superior Court last October against
Mrs O'Connor The foreclosure is contested
by Mrs. Patrick Kennedy on the ground that
the property belongs to her. She claims that
while the property was in Mrs. O'Connor's
name, she only held it in trust. Alling for
plaintiff. Charles Ives for defendant.
City COurt-GrimtnaI Side-Judge Shell
don.
James A. Gowie, neglect of family, nolle;
Patrick McDermott, breach of the peace,
continued to February %; Catherine Carr,
obstructing walk. Judgment suspended;
Michael F. Maroney, defrauding hickman, s.
fine and S.. 80 costs.
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Senator HiIl's Illness.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-The report
gained currency tonight that Senator Hill
had suffered relapse and was in critical
condition. Inquiry at Jefferson hospital at
1870 developed the fact that the Senator was
sleeping soundly and his ailment progressing
favorably. His condition was SO much i'm
proved that this afternoon despite the in
clement weather, he was permitted to take
the air in carriage accompanied by Mrs
Hill
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PENNSYLVANIA.

Freshmen Suspended for Street Row.
EAsToN, Feb. 22.-The faculty of Lafayetts
College to-day suspended two freshmen who
had been arrested and fined by the police au-
thorities for participating in street fight
with the sophomore class on the 18th inst. 1t
is said that other freshmen will be punished
by the faculty.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
WESTINGHOUSE BIRTHDAY
The Patriotism of the Hubb1tes.

Boston, Feb. 22.-The observance of
Washington's birthday was very quiet in this
city. A cold northeast wind accompanied by
constantly falling snow blew all day and the
great majority of people remained at home.
The bells were rung at sunrise, noon and sun
set noon salute was fired from the navy
yard battery. Business was almost entirely
suspended. A city memorial service was
held in the old South church, at which Mayor
Green presided and Rev. James Freeman
Clarke was one of the speakers. German OBJ
servances were held this afternoon and even
ing and a chapel entertainment for children
was held at Music Hall, all of which were
largely attended The rifle devotees met at
Walnut Hill The theatres were packed af-
ternoon and evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
FIRE RECORD.
A Number of Houses Burned

A Number OF HOuses Burned.
RICHMOND, Va, Feb. ga fire in Liberty,
Bedford county, yesterday consumed the
dwelling houses of o. P. Bells, T. o. Hof-
man, editor of the Bedford Star, James 5.
Kasey, Mrs Charlotte Hansley and Mrs. Viii
liam L. Holt also the office and fixtures OF
the Bedford Star. The total loss is about
&15 600 insurance SI1 700
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A Dog Racing Handicap.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22.-The first dog
racing handicap ever held in America took
place this afternoon at Pastime Park, Belle
vue station, on the line of the Philadelphia
and Reading railroad. The distance was 175
yards. There were sixteen entries. In the
fourth and final heat B. J. Tyler's imported
brown and white dog 'Let Me Co." seven
teen pounds, was first Banis' fawn slut
Nelly, ten pounds, second; W. J. Quigley's
black and white dog Watch, fifty-seven
pounds, third w. J. Nixons drab dog Joe
Buckley, thirty five and one-half pounds,
fourth. There was a large attendance of
the sporting fraternity
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FOR REN1

FUR FGENT.
49, THE Brick House 1871 Bradley street; mod
EHssH conveniences; possession May LIST. A Sec
A4Itl ond floor Tenement corner George and Day
streets; city water; possession Immediately. Ten
ement, third floor, at 215 Congress avenue possess
ion Immediately: FOR SALE-A House, first-class
for manufacturing purposes.
JOSEPH SONNENBERG, Real Estate Broker,
fa2 Cha,lel
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Fair Haven.

Timothy Delaney, an old time citizen OF
Fair Haven, &c years of age, has passed away.
The funeral takes place from st. Francis
church this morning.
Dr. Winchell's horse, which strayed away
Tuesday. was found in a Fair Haven stable:
Rev. E. T. Sanford, rector of st. James
church, Westville, has been called to succeed
Rev. Mr. Denslow, of Grace church, Fair
Haven, after Easter.
Ex-Superintendent Ariel Parish paid WOOL
sey school visit yesterday forenoon, each
room receiving a call, and very pleasant
time was enjoyed.
This evening the ladies of the First church
have tea party, with readings by Mr.. Fisk,
of Yale.
Three car loads of Fair Haven people at:
tended the Mascot" last evening.
Mr.. D. P. Mallory, the Baltimore oyster
merchant and fruit packer, writes us
that he is not aware that he had sold out
his business to Mr.. Booth, as has been re-
ported in the papers.
There was an interesting time in honor of
Washington's birthday yesterday forenoon in
rooms y and in Woolsey school Mrs.
room had instructive and varied exercises
in references to the history and example of
the Father of his Country. The exercises
were varied with the singing of patriotic airs.
The gold watch brought at st. Francis fair
81, 22o, nearly 800 coming in the last night.
The time piece went to Patrick Murray, who
received 4 77e votes to f. sol for Patrick
DOYLE and 2, 931 for Owen Kelley. These
articles were drawn: Child's dress, Mrs
Murray, (Wolcott street, clock, Mamie
Mackey half dozen cups and saucers, Mrs.
John Kindall fancy ink stand, Ellen j. Mar
low drum, Henry Morrissey; cord of wood,
Henry F. Campbell tidy, David McKeon ;
handsome doll P. T. Corcoran checker
| board, Thomas Kahn, Poplar street, toilet
set. Lizzie Wrinn; musical album, DR.. O'Con-
nor; bag of salt, T. Z. Cook; empty cham
payne bottles P. Cummings calico dress
pattern, Father Fitzpatrick; large mirrof, E.
Nevens small mirror, stephen Kahn; mirror
| No. ., Mrs. P. Heaney; silver castor, z.
| Keosee; glass fruit dish, Mrs Coyne ton of
| coal, Patrick Howard statue of Blessed Vir-
gin, John Hanafn lace curtains, Willie Car
| roll pair of blankets, NJ. e. O'Br1en; ma
| jolica tea set, James Doolan; bride, Dolly
| Nj. Z. Burke; sled, E. Foley, (49 Clay
street, silk quilt, Father Fitzpatrick; fancy
druggett, James O'Brien; wooden rocker,
Rev. A. Hsggerty; silk umbrella, F. L. Bar
| ribault painted pin cushion, Fred Nutting
ham chest of tea, ]. W. Lane; after; pair Of
fancy slippers, Hugh Mccartney; barrel OF
| -four, Mary A. Clarke, Estate street,; fancy
lounge, Mary Ledwith; daisy tidy, John Con
molly, tea set. Josie Healy Rogers group,
''By Jingo," NJ. ?. Labor; hanging lamp,
Sister Alexis Landers; marble top table
| Annie Ryan range, James Kerrigan :; dos
| and house, John f. Plunkett.
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Italy.
RiderIesa Horses In a O.

RiderIess Horses lin a Crowd.
ROME, Feb. 22.-During the progress of a
carnival here to-day two riderless horses
while on the Corso plunged into crowd, of
whom thirteen were. killed and injured
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23
nANCING CLASSES.

Miss Mamie C. GIN, dsughter Of thglAts Prof. GIN
respectfully that her clAsseE In pkHetnz
are now opsn. Pupils enter at suy time. Ths
waltz taught perfectly In six lsssons
Department and Etiquette n Speciality.
Circulars obtained 81 Book and Music stores
Call or address Giss MAMIE C GILL.
mol 1Q9 Grown STREET
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Russia.

General SI<obeIef's Speeches.
BERLIN, Feb. 22.-Prince Bismarck has
asked the Russian government for a formal
explanation of General Skobeleff's speeches.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 22.-The Gear has
ordered General Skobeleff to return to St.
Petersburg.
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NEW ENGLAND.
Rhode Island.
Acquitted of the Charge. of A

Acquitted of the Charge of Arson.
PROVIDENCE, Feb. 22.-The trial of DR..
Bowen accused of burning his house and
barn in Rockland last August, was ended to-
day by the jury bringing in verdict of not
guilty. The decision was received with pro-
nounced manifestations of delight by the
crowd in the court room.
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23

EW Z ITO W. I'm Il OFEICEs
4 ORNATE families boarding houses hotels and
restaurants can be supplied with help of differ
en natonalities Great attention is paid by the pro-
prietor of the establishment in the choice girls
before sending them to fill situation. Coun-
try calls of any distance are promptly attended to.
MRS. T. MULLIGAN,
ia12 If 1913 Grand street. cor. Olive.
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r. p. HOADLEYS
FOR, RENT

FOR RENT,
49,. nice furnished cottage and barn at Savin
Ha Rock to rent for the season. Second floor, No.
EXIU 81 Asylum street, $40 $50 Congress avenue,
Sill For sale-A sea shore house and barn, large
grounds, at Savin Rock. House has 81 rooms in first
class order and will be sold cheap Small safe, soda
fountain candy jars counters marble top tables show
cases, awning ice cream tables. A. W. HOLMES,
je18tf Room 8, SO Church Street.
FOR SALE
49, THE Brick Dwelling House 140 Shelton
Hia The house contains Is rooms. Lot 6Ox145,
AEY we'll stocked with fruit, and has convenient
barn and outbuildngs The property will be sold at
low price as the owner expects to leave the city, APP
ply between and p. M, on
ja30 If THE PREMISES.
TO RENT,
49,, WHOLE HOUSE No. 1877 State street; ga
EgiH and water and heated by furnace and in first
Exu class order; first floor $21, second floor SIT
Also first floor 1877 Henry street. Inquire Of
A. M. HOLMES,
no19 If GO Church Street, Room g.
FOR RENT,
aAEsa4 DESIRABLE Brick House, situated in York
EHiiH Square Place, containing IL rooms, with the
E:W modern conveniences, and is in complete or
der; possession given April LIST. Apply to
MANVILLE & CO.,
fe4 424 State Street.
FOR SALE,
49, THE Dwelling House No. 70 Wooster street,
Eail 10 rooms and furnished with modern convent
ENN ences and at present occupied by the subscri-
Der. Lot 55 feet front by 144 feet deep.
Also, an Entire Block of 5 Brick Houses
of East Chapel and James streets These hou-
and contain all modern conyeniences, and
offer grand Investment for capitalist the whole
B. MANYILLE, either at
ia2s It 70 or 70 wooster Street;
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NEW DOMINION.
An Ice Blockade.

CORNWALL, Ont, Feb. 22.-One of the
greatest ice blockades ever known here is
now at it's height. The water in the river is
| on level with the canal, and cotton and
| other mills have been closed. Very serious
damage to the manufacturing interests is an
ticinated
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France.

Death of Christine NiIsson's Husband.
PARIS, Feb. 22.-M. Rouseaud the hus-
band of Christine Nilsson, died to-day of
paralysis of the brain, superinduced by losses
by the failure of the Union Generate.
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Auction Sale of Building Lot and
HnuSA and Lot.

L. B. HINMAN, Auctioneer.
ss By order of the Administrator, will sell at pub
lie auction the desirable Building Lot located on
north side of Prince street, between Hill and lafay
streets Saturday, the 25th inst at 70 o'clock
noon Size of lot 34x1O7. The lot is very central
ly minutes from postofice and depot An excellent
chance for an investment.
GEO. T. BRADLEY, Administrator.
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THE WEST.
Illinois.
Fntnl Fall of. q Bridge

VANDALIA, Feb. 22.-While testing the
bridge of the Illinois Central road over the
Koskoskie river to-day the structure gave
way, carrying with it train consisting of an
engine and caboose. The engineer and con-
ductor were killed.
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The Work of Rebuilding HaverhiII.

HAvERH1IL, Feb. pa. committee of re-
lief was organized this afternoon and the fund
increased 81, 100. Nearly every burned out
firm has secured rooms and ordered machin-
cry. Twelve contracts for the erection of
new buildings in the burned district were
effected to-day, and others will be completed
tomorrow. Two million brick have been
purchased at Plaistow, n. H, yards, the
entire amount on hand. Every brick for
sale in Amesbury has also been secured.
Large contracts for lumber have been made,
and architects and builders are busy with
specifications. The blocks thus far contracted
for will be superior in every respect to those
destroyed. Confidence strengthens hourly,
and business men say to-day that the whole
burnt district will be rebuilt in less than a
year.
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49, FRUIT and Vegetable Grounds. Only IF
siii teen minutes drive from City Hall, 10 acres
-Ez..L Location unsurpassed in the county. This
property is admirably adapted to the culture of
fruits and vegetables of all descriptions. large
plat of strawberries were set last year. B1ackber-
ries, raspberries, &c, in abundance. There q
large variety of apple trees very choice, all large
size, over 5000 worth of apples sold from them
in 1881, and 40 barrels of cider Grapes, pears,
peaches and plufns in abundance. There is good
two-story house. eight also two other houses
which can be rented, good barn sheds, hennery and
other outbutldings. beautiful natural grove of
about an skirts end of the property, making
it delightful resort. This property is located on
one of the finest avenues leading to and from the
city, and be purchased very reasonable price,
For particulars call or address,
HUMANS REAL ESTATE AGENCY,
fol IF ga Church ufroo+
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New ORLEANS, Feb. 22.-The river is one
foot eight inches below the high water mark
of 1879. There have been no overfows near
here The floods above will not reach here
for week or more
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INEXPERIENCED button hole makers and machine
~ operators ELM CITY SHIRT CO.
fe1Otf Cor State and Court Streets.
Wanted to Borrow,
$4,000 G Gk 49, ps on e soGd T 1daE ''ea
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BIRTHS.
DEATHS.

BECKLEY-In this city, Feb. %, Silas BeckIey, in
the 80th year of his age.
Funeral at his late residence No. 43 Elliott
street. Friday, at half past o'clock p. Rela-
tives and friends are invited to attend Burial at
convenience of family 2t*
ROGERS-At Middletown Feb. 90, 1882, Ambrose s.
Rogers, in the Goth year of his age.
Funeral at New Milford the 23d inst
HAWKINS-In New Haven, Feb. %, Benjamin B.
Hawkins, aged 50.
Funeral at his late residence, No. 30 Gill street, Sat
urday at 2 p. M.
New York and Brooklyn papers please copy.
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6Hads.

SITUATION WANTED,
DY respectable girl to do general Homework in
- private family. Inquire at
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Massachusetts.
Fast Riding on a Bicycle,

Fast Riding on a Bicycle,
Boston, Feb 22-At the bicycle races in
the Institute building in this city to-day, John
S. Prince, champion of America, beat Louis
T. Frye, amateur champion of America, in a
five mile race, making the distance in sixteen
minutes and twenty-eight and half seconds
which is thirty and quarter seconds better
than the best American record, which was
made by Frye. This is not, however. an Of
fetal record. On Fast day Prince and Prof.
Robinson, of New York, will race for the
champion ship.
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MARINE LIST.
-
PORT OF NEW HAVEN.

ARRIvED-FEBRUARY %.
Sch Lucia Porter, GrinneI, st. Simmas Island ,lum
Der to M P Dunbar IL Co.
Sch Ocean Belle, James, New York, iron to N Y, \
Fl & RR.
Sch Niagara, Tate, New York, iron to Y, N II &
RR.
The Ithuith will sail for destination.
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FOR SALE.

49, AT bargain a three-story and basement
HEsisI sub-cellar, high stoop Philadelphia bricI
Eq:lL house, 10 minutes from postofice rst-clas,
neighborhood. Apply at Office of
RUBBER TRUSS CO.,
fe22 St. 25G Chanel street
Morning journal and courier., 1882-02-23

sSTSss3 FOUR NEW HOUSES on Iamberton street
HHiia Howard Avenue, will be sold at a rea-
a4.N sonabe price and easy terms. If not sold
on the list of March will rent them, Apply to
w. o. ARMSTRONG;,
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Notice to Contractors.
Street Cleaning.


Street Cleaning.
* EALED PROPOSALS will be received at Room
- No II City Hall until II o'clock p. on Wed.
nesday March 8th 1882, for cleaning the streets OF
the City of New Haven for the term of year from
April LIST, 1882.
The city has been divided into twelve districts and
each district will form a separate contract.
The specifications form of contract, and blank pro-
posal with the sureties bond attached, upon which
all bids must be made, be had upon application.
No contractor will be awarded the contracts fol
more than two districts, and in that case the two
must adjoin each other.
Each contractor must live in or near the district
contracted for.
No proposal will be received after the time speci
fed, and all proposals not the blank furnished OF
not fully filled out, will be rejected
The proposals will be publicly opened and read, but
the contracts will not be awarded till later meeting
The right to reject any all proposals is reserved
By order of the Board of Public " orks.
CHARLES E. FOWLER,
u fe13 "a Or ma346 CITY Engineer,