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Mrs. MARY LOUISA BROOKS widow OF the late Hon.
James Brooks, of New York.
BROWN. On Monday. August 2, 1882 st Prov1-
dence. RI. ARTHUR f.. sR. son of Arthur I. and
Margaret A: Brown Of West Washington. In the thir-
ieth year Of his
The funeral viii take place to morrow (Frday) llu,.
Thirty third street Georgetown.
MATHEWS: Departed this life August the lOth
lsS2, MAkTIN v. Mathews in the forty NTH yea
Relstv.s and friends Of the family are invited TO ~
tend his funeral from zoos New jersey avenue sout.
east at O'Clock Friday evening. Conc but not forget
fSenaca Falls, N. y, papers please copy.l
TENNEY. In GEORGETOWN, ID. c.. ON the morning Of
the 10th August 1884, in the year Of her ~
ELIZA CROPLEY, wife Of William H. Tenney.
II is reQnested that no flowers be ssnt Notics q
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Tribute to the Memory Of Gen. Ware
The Tariff Commission.

EAST LONG BRANCH, Nj, August 1O.-The tariff
commission gave hearings at its morning session
to-day to representatives OF the saddlery hardware
manufacturers in New York, New jersey, AMI
connecticut, who argued that there should be no
reduction OF duties on imported saddlery har,i-
ware, and that II any change were made 1t should
De In the direction OF an Increase OF duties. Rep
resentatives or the morocco leather manufacturers
were also heard, who asked TO have the duty on
goat and sheepsktns Canned and flnished) made
the same as that on cafsklns, f25 per cent. } and
the duty on all kinds OF morocco leather CANNED
but unf1nished) 25 per cent, also to two New York
equalization of duties and removal Of all ambigui-
Ties from the law. The commission propose to
visit Trenton tomorrow to inspect the potteries
there
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BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
~ THE MODEL FAST, AND THE ONLY LINE
BETWEEN THE EAST AND THE WEST

RALllMORE OHIO RAILROAD.
VIA WASHINGT0N;.DOU TRACK!
scHHpgLH 70 TAKE ENT EF hA5cS'
AN. sU fEaVk, M MAX 2ssF 1882
sleeping Cars to Cincinnati St. Louis and Chicago
klf Fxf Gty and Way Stations
6;59-Batmore. Annapolis and Way Piedmont stras
and Way via Rsay
s s5IpfI Of R Rpfks ard Way stat9ns
s:49-staunton and Valley Express connects for Ha.
t9:o6-Baltimore. Hyattsvilie and Laurel EIpress.'
Stops at Beltsvile. Annapolis Junction, Jessup's
Fl stsB ops At
no and p1t agrel2 Chic ,.o c,nc,nn. and g.
E1Yr Sleeping Cars to Cincinnati and Chicago.
PM: lo-Baltmore. Elicott City. Annapolis, Way.
fansnS SR{ E 1p Baltimore and Way
- ;0o-B Baltimore. Philadelphia and y: Y Express.
baltimore HyattsViile Laurel iif EsSress. Fred
!. 40 I Batmore, Annapells and Way Stations A'''
45MBALfiMoRiE ' ExPRGs s Isrtinsburs and
snS ssons and
And Wy tfons .,, nprpo,r
s,o EBBfkFfS ksElefp8nPsb fass to Pitsburs
t,o,tbess ssRlns. Cars .st TO New York
eHs Chicago
sD q
OHIO further apply 3. tie Bsmore and
Pennsylvania avenue corner i4 street %here ordsrs
will be taken for baggage to be checked and received
wv &C (; I6kp, Gen. Passenger Agent. BALTIC.
VIM. CLEMENTS. Master Of Trans. BALTIC. my9
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THE STAR ROUTE CASE.

In the trial Of the star route cases latter the re-
port in the first edition closely Mr.. Ker continued
| his argument, and called up route 3S14O, from
Trinidad to Madison, Col, which was originally
fortynve miles long, and was let to John r. Miner
for 1888, to perform one trip week on a schedule
OF thirteen hours. The distance was afterwards
increased twentythree miles, and in May, 1872 the
! route was increased and expedited so as TO allow
the contractor $2,75S.58. This was based on an
NOTHING to 30 rap as 1ne
less the jury believed the testimony given to show
| that these men were all In league.
were written by RerdeiL Subsequent increases
gave the contractor, in all, 81, 800 80, and clear
Wna1 was Rad to the
the service was unnecessary. Since there had been
an honest administration, he said, that service
MI. McSweeny having made deprecatory mo-
ton, Judge Wylie remarked: "You have no EVIL
Mr.. Ker referred, in speaking of this route. as
IN speaking of others, to the scanty revenues of
the route, showing the small amount OF mail mat
ter carried on them.
MINERS RKxARKABLE FORESIGHT.
Mr.. Kernext took up route 3s 113, from Rawlings
to White River, Col, which Is 1870 miles long, and
was originally let for 81 700 to John W. Dorsey,
the contract calling for one trip a week on
schedule OF 106 hours In making the sub-con-
sight made provision for expedition and increase,
which was subsequently ordered. The petitions
III cApCuitOu Ou Inc rOuI6 CaeQ TOT 81 hours, but
they were Jacketed as calling for IS hours and
mat was the expedition granted. Referring to
the treatment OF the SUBJ Contractor Perkins, who
threw up the service because they did not paw
him. Mr.. Ker said Mr. Wilson had asked Perkinsin an
indignant manner II he thought it honest to throw
up contract that way. Mr.. Ker said ii Mr. VIII
son was not paid by these defendants he would
not allow any one to catechise him in that way
he (Mr: Kerr had been amazed at the ability with
which Mr.. Wilson handled the case. They would
never pay Mr.. Wilson enough. They were never
known to pay anybody.
Judge McSweeney, In which the latter said he did
not care whether letter was written on note
paper or on shtngle, Mr.. Kef remarked: "Judge
we use tin roofs out here. We have no shinglesn
McSweeney.
.Then you have come to a bad Market" said Mr..
The increase OF this route gave the contractor
pront OF over 5000 The Saguache route, the pc
QUARRY or which, Mr. Ker said, was the figuring
OF MT. Turner, which allowed the contractor
$1,000 when the most liberal calculation would
nave given TO the contractor but 81 000 was next
taken up.
At2:5t O'Clock the court adJourned
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pOrtant Order as to tlae Washington
AQueduct.

MAJ. LYpEcKER TO HAVE CHARGE OF THE WORK.
The Secretary OF War issued an order this after
noon directing MAJ Lydecker, District Commits
sioner TO take charge of the extension OF the Dis
charge Of the Washington aqueduct, the duty he
is now performing
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Southern Dental Association.

BALTIMORE, August 10.-The Southern Dental
Association reaSSembied this morning, when sew
eral papers were read upon various branches OF
dental practice. Atlanta, Ga, selected as the
uon The following officers were elected for the
year ensuing: president, DR.. L. d. Carpenter, Ne
vada; vlce-president at large, Dr. John NJ. Riggs,
connecticut; district vice-presdents-R A. Holt
day. Georgia; j. r. Walker, New Orleans; c. w.
Mckellops, St Louis; and H. s. Thompson, Vir-
GINA; corresponding secretary, j. P. Holmes,
Georgia; recording secretary. w. II. Hoffman,
North Carolina; and treasurer. II. A. Lawrence,
Georgia. recess was then taken.
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SAFE DEPOSIT co.


GECURITY FROM LOSS BY BURGLARY,
~ ROBBERY. FIRE OR ACCIDENT.
THE NATIONAL SAFE DEPOSIT COMPANY
OF Washington.
In its own Building,
CORNER 10TH STREET AND NEW YORK AVE.
PERPETUAL Charter Act Of Congress January 22d 1867
Tapltal: 5000, 600.
Inc company rents Safes. inside its Fire and Burglar
Prooi vaults Ct prices varying from S. to $50 year.
Joining Vaults. provided for Safe-R Renters.
VAULT DOORS GUARDED By THE SARGENT
TIME-LOCK.
4, sECURIIiEs AND XALUABLES Of every descrip-
ton, including BONDS and STOCKS PLATE JEW
ELRY, DEEDS, &c. taken for SAFE-KEEPJNG on
SPECIAL GUARANTEE at the Lowest Rates.
BENJAMIN P. SNYDER, Pr4adent.
JOHN CASSELS, Treasurer,
ALBERT L. STURTEYANT.. Secretary.
c. E. Nyman. Asst. Secy.
DIRECTORS:
Benjamin p. Snyder Charles G. Glover
John Cassels, Henry A. Willard.
Albert L. Sturteyant Thomas Evanss
John q. Parke. M
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The SALARIES OF all the Presidential post ofllces
In the country tal Offices with salaries OF 81 600
ana over have been readjusted or the 2,0o3 re-
adjusted only nine fell back by reason OF decrease
OF business, below the Presidential list Nearly
all or them showed an increase OF business, and
consequently got increase or salaries The per-
centage of gains was largely in favor OF the west
and south.
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NEW COMPLICATION AT PETERSBURG, vA-The
anomalous condition OF municipal affairs at Peters,
ourg, Va, has become still more complicated BY
reason OF an unexpected movement by Major K B
Branch. the readJuster city superintendent OF pub-
Tic SCHOOLS, who has refused to recognize me
board, which is mainly composed OF funders, on
the ground that 1t was not legally constituted
body. None OF the members having ever Qualired,
through ignorance or the law, Major Branch Wa
requested TO administer the oath OF Office TO the
members OF the board and refused 90 do so. After
the city super1ntendents refusal, the school board
was sworn into office by j. NJ Peasants, the dem
Ocratic or funder justice OF the peace.
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News Briefs.

captain John j. Daneker, president OF the Oh
defenders Association OF Baltimore died yester.
day, aged IS years
The London newspapers think that Mr.. GLAD.
stones concessions should avert A conflict ma,
bill. h0"s
Every Wholesale grocer in Philadelphia was yes.
teruay not1ned OF the advance In the price Of
matches from Is cents TO $3.50 per gross according
10 KIND, and the JobDers and dealers in matches
announced proportionate rise on their part Mo-
Ilces are on their way throughout the Union to the
TWENTY-FIVE Apache prisoners were publicly shot
at Chihuahua Monday ~
-Four colored children. were burned TO death af
Solllnsvllle, Ala, yesterday by the upsettng OF
Charles A stetson, formerly one OF the propre.
Tuesday '' "-s
Engineer Melville and his party will be tenderen
burr, Russia.
Reports continue to come In OF WIDESPREAD de
vastatlon 10y the recent storms in northern ONO.
wnlcn nave been OF unparalleled severity
A coiored man, named Daniel Blakeney was
iyhcned near Lancaster Court House. s. c., Tues
Gay morning for an attempt at rape on white
girl, winch ne confessed. Tuesday a colored man
Lynching is threatened.
A New York coroner's jury has recommended
one passage or an act prohibiting the sale OF toy
pistols In that city. ~
stead IN West Haven yesterday. Ten OF the
jurors were present
fight occurred In Salem county, Alabama. yes-
oer9ay, In which man named Harvey was shot
ana killed by man named Hunt In an old feud
In Russell county, Alabama, yesterday, Walker
Ross killed man named Morse.
The death or Rev. L. Owen Simpson, is reported
at Roxborough, Pa MI. Simpson was born in
years OF age, and the cause OF his death was
dropsy.
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BOSSES SUING STRIKERS FOR CONSPIRACY.
Dispatches from Plttsburg last night SAYS that
suit has been entered by the managers OF the Ma.
uonal Tube Works at McKeesport against a mum.
Der on the strikers for conspiracy They were ar
rested and jailed, and subsequently released on
oaIl Inc same move was inaugurated In the coal
sfhe- Inc Midway Coal Company entered sniff
against fifteen OF their miners and the men were
arrested Thus far there have been no over acts
oYs pat II the same policy is pursued many
VIII retaliate vigorously Yesterday the New
YORK ana Cleveland Gas Coal Company notined
tneir miners to the number OF 1000 that reduc-
ton OF half a cent per bushel in mining wonid ca
INTO eject at once Ii is not known what action
r r.e minsrs VIII Take The success attending the
works with non-union men has encouraged Others
t1 .ly one experiment The Etna mill, at Sharps-
mug nili VIII PROBABLY be next TO follow suit
THE SITUATION AT CUMBERLAND. ND
Nothing has yet been done officially by the Cum.
perland coal companies looking to a conference
with the miners in response TO the invitation en-.
zen through X d. Rees, chairman OF the meet
my Oh July 81 One OF the principal troubles the
miners anticipate now in case OF adjustment is
na tyranny on the part OF under bosses Two
nave gone TO work I'm Hoffman mine man also
went INTO New Hope mine, OF the Consolidation
company ond p, 10 clean up The Georges Greek Coal
anu IRON company have handed their counsel
signIy more notices 10 quit, to be served on the
balance OF their tenants.
OTHER LABOR MOVEMENTS
the national convention OF boilermakers elected
the Following officers at Boston yesterday: Presi.
Gent, j. s. White, OF Boston; vice president 7 r.
Mooney MOO OF Milwaukee, Wis treasurer W. j. Fin
ney, OF New York, and secretary, James Mct,oy-
ern, OF Cleveland. council OF fiye were also
CHOSEN, with Joseph Rully as chairman
PRESIDENT Jarrett yesterday received a telegram
rom Mckeesport, Pa. stating that the experi-
menu OF using non-union men there has proved a
The driver boys at the Hollenback mine, Wilkes
ioine5 ha h 1ei9 Used 70 work yesterday. and were
IIoineu py the driver boys OF the Empire mine who
leII work again. Both mines remained idle
, Inc striking grain handlers at Philadelphta
nave agreed to return to work at the old rates
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HEALTH is WEALTH ,-DR. Z. C. VESTS

the lest, 30 is JUSTH'S Old Stand known for years
- The only place where drsf-clas SECONDHAND
CLOTHING can be sold at respectable pricss Addrsss
SL cA stJuSTHS Old Stand, No. 6l9 ID street between
SIn All .t streets northwest Branch Store No 4O8
<nsSseek between ID and strests northwest N.R.-
kofs ~ maui pGcmDuy Htt>udnd 70. nosrX !
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CECOND-HAND CLOTHING BOUGHT AND THE
- highest cash prices paid. Also Watc6ea Jeveirv
Guns P1stolat &c. Can or address HERZOG. sos 0R
Stxeef. near Pennsy1Vania avenue msrN
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I'd Edition.
Latest IGlGgpanS to The Star.
Father ant, Son Drowned.

CHICAGO, August 10. c. Holm, the Dane, who
became notorious last week, through having
buried on the lake front several children, whom
ne was charged with having murdered, and who
was tried and acquitted OF the charge, started
down the south branch, OF the Chicago river yes
teruay afternoon In small Skif with a son aged
Ia years Before they had gone great distance
the 1ra1l boat was upset, and both were drowned.
Holm'S family are in destitute circumstances.
Tribute TO the Memory OF Gen. Warren
NEWPORT, r. l., August 10.-At IL meeting o.
veterans of the late war held last night to take
action relative to the death OF Gen. G. X Warren,
fitting tributes were paid to his character and
services. The veterans will attend the funeral il
a body.
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Saratoga Races,

SAGOEH
SARATOGA, August 10.-Th1rd race, for all ages
1859.
Fourth race, a handicap hurdle race of mile
and quarter. over five hurdles. Won by Bailey.
Time: 2:l9
The owners Of Bonnie Castle and the Jockey (Oli-
ver) who rode him, have been ruled on this track
for pulling the horse in the selling race yesterday
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The August Meteor~

HIOIH l. HtraIu TODAY.
Inc earth Is now entering that part OF her orbit
In which she incurS the greatest liability To en-.
counters with meteor streams circulatIn1 roma
the sun The meteoric displays of November.
when Iney occur, are far more brilliant than thoss
now due, but the periodic display from the Qth IN
nne llIh OF August Is a more certain phenomenon.
Inc annual periodicity OF the August star stream.
mdeSpectlVe Oh The Observers geographical posi-.
ton, shows that the earth at this time nlupves
inuo uniform ring OF countless planetary me-
leorS, which apparently dfverge from a common
point nxed In relation TO the celestial sphene
Inc radiant point OF the August meteors is I'm the
CONSERVATION PerSeus, and the elements OF their
ofpli as computed 10y Schiaparelli have been found
10 agree Strlklngly with the elements OF the preaI
comet or 1862 and Temples comet OF 1866 The
constellation from which these meteors shoot
be distinguished by a semi-circle OF stars forming
the bent sword OF the imaginary hero In some
years Two or three hundred OF the August meteors
nave been counted on the night OF the 10th and
II Tonight and tomorrow night are clear many
VIII have chance TO see these celestial rreworiS
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IHE EDUCATIONAL ASSEMBLY at Ocean Grove, N.
Is devoted It's session yesterday to the considera-
ton OF the educational problem fp the Southern
states Addresses were delivered by Hon. j. n.
gregory, OF New York; Rev. Dr. Allen, OF Pennsyl-
vanla; Rev. DIR. HartZell, OF New Orleans and
others Senator Blair, or New Hampshire, gave
an exposition OF the measures now pending before
Congress proposing national aid to public schools
Boy LOVERS ATTEMPTED SUIcIDk-Burton
Cochran, aged IL, last sunday attempted to COM
nit suicide at the residence OF VIM. C. Sheridan,
near Belair, Nd, by drinking an ounce OF lauda-
mum. AT night he shot himself with pistol in the
left side, an inch below the heart The ball passed
through his body and was extracted by DR. r d.
Lee from the back. The wound is serious but not
necessarily fatal On Tuesday States Attorney
Maynadier ordered an inquisition into his sanity
and the jury finding the boy affected with q SUI.
cidal mania, recommended his confinement and
ne was committed TO the Maryland hospt0nl
Cochrans mind was unhinged by being crossed N
love. He had become enamored OF a little girl Is
years old, SiSter-in-law OF Mr.. Sheridan. Nm
former employer The young lady ceasing to smile
on MIN, after several threats to kill himself, he
made the attempt stated. The boy has no hono
and no friends
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Talk ABOUT THE CANAL PREsIDKNCY.-The Bal
1more American says: Among those who profess
to know anything about the subject the CheSa-
tween Hon. Lewis C. Smith, OF HageFstown, and
Hattersley w. Talbot, OF Rockville. Both men
are young ana active. and each successful laWyerA
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IHOR RICHMOND. FREDERICKSBURG AND
4 THE SOUTH.
POTOMAC STEAMBOAT COMPANY'S STEAMER
KEYPORT,
From 9TH street wharf at and M. connect
ing at QuanticO ON MORNING TRIP ONLY with fast
train south. via the Richmond fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad: Two hours and half by water.
ALL THE POINTS OF INTEREST ON THE RIVER
SEEN BY DAYLIGHT.
Mount Vernon, Forts Foote and Washington United
States Arsenal, Alexandria and other noted places,
Parties from all points going South wilt find this
very attractive route and relief the monotony Of
all rail ride. -
ALL-RAIL TICKETS GOOD BY BOAT. AND VICE
VERSA.
Information as to tickets. rates. etc. can be had at
COmpanys office, It'll street wharf
W. P. WEIGH Agent VIA
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DoTOMAC TRANSPORTATION LINE.

On and SITTER MARCH 18th the STE AMER SUE, Can
tan y. G. GEOGHECiAS. will leave STEPHENSON'S
WHARF, foot of eth street, EVERY SUNDAY, n. four
C'CCCE 4. m, for Baltimore and River Landings.
lGIiycr Freight must be Prepaid.
Returning, arrive in Washington siu-t1av nigh
STEPHENSON ( BRO, AGENTS,
nnI6-em 9TH street Ni4rf and Cor 12tn and Pa. ave-
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Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING STAR.

The STORM OF Tuesday evening was very severe
on the virginia side OF the Potomac river below
Sheridan's point Hail came with the storm and
cut the crops considerably, while the wind was a
tornado for while, blowing down many fences
and trees. Few farms In that section escaped
damage, and in some the injury was extensive.
REPORTERS NOTEs.-A large crowd attended to-
day the excursion given under the auspicies OF St
Mary's Sunday school at Carlin's springs via the
Washington Western railrOad.-No quorum
attended the school board last night and no busi-
ness was ransacted.-The city committee on
streets met yesterday afternoon and gave atten-
ton to some details concerning street work.
Two large barges OF coal reached here
from the Delaware yesterday r waller, OF
this city has lost his place at the Capitol
Old Dominion boat club will be present at the
coming fall regatta OF the Washington clubs
"A match game OF base ball will be played this
afternoon at the Alexandria base bah grounds,
between the Association nine and the Interior de-
partment nine.-At the station house this morn
Ing the only prisoner was James SimmS charged
with disorderly conduct-The school board met
this morning at the office OF the Alexandra Water
company, President Snowden In the chair, and ex-
am1ned and passed the accounts of Treasurer
Harlow for the year ending August LIST, 1882
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PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR RECONSTRUCTINa A GUARD
Il HOUSE,

L House. law - 0@'
soo,o, WAsHISeToN. D. C., July -. lss2.5
AUGUST n 1857 at wSoh ' time and
ali the ad n e1
Post The government the right to reject any
or all proposals.
OF bidding to be absrS Ss 70 By yhe
and terms Of contract and payment will be furnished
Amount and description of material on hand and
css aan it st. the
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
dressed to the undersigned -
au9-4t LIST 1t. r. @. NJ. I'd Art. A.AQ. III.
t aSb tAh AhR fAPf FoM POST
POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT
so.,o, , WASHINGTON, d: c., July 25, 1882
at .n TWEiEN G pxX
Pads for stamping and canceling purposes for use of
eas se POST R es 1 IL ss United States for
There d@ will be needed about 900 pounds of ink and
'' TH pads, more or less
in post office of the first class during period Of at
S M Be
the postmaster during such period assistant post
ducns from the postmaster Said lax must TIE be
secured in heavy tin boxes. containing half pound
the to be incosed strong wooden boxes suitable
Tor transportation in the mails. Sample of boxes be
seen at Blank Agency.
Samples of each article must accompany the bid and
the Postmaster General reserves the right to reject
Proposals must be Endorsed on the envelope Propo-
Sals LOT Ink, or Pads, BOTH and addressed ITO
the First Assistant Postmaster General. Washington,
49, L. .. HOWE.
JyZI-Zaw4w Postmaster General.
DROPOsALs FOR IMPROVEMENTS OF VARIOUS
Il STREETS IN THE CITIES OF WASHINGTON
AND GEORGETOWN. ~ -'
OFFICE THE ENGINEER COMMISSIONER
WASHINGTON. d. c.. July 25tb. 1921
By direction Of the Board Of COMMISSIONER sealed
O'CLOCK M. SATURDAY, AUGUST FIFTH
1882 for the improvement of various streets in the
cities OF Washington and Georgetown. The principal
items and approximate quantities of work contemplated
under this advertisement are as follows:
Asphalt pavement. 81, 926 square yards.
granite block pavement, 6, $50 square yards.
Granite block cutters. Z 204 square yards
Grading &C.. 9, 500 cubic yards.
- Crawling 8, $50 square yards.
Blank forms OF proposals and specifications be OBJ
with all necessary information and bids upon these
forms will alone be considered
The right is reserved to reject any and all bids or
parts OF bids.
G.. J. LYDECKER,
jy26-6t Engineer Commissioner. DC.
THE DATE FOR OPENING PROPOSALS TO
be received under the foregoing adyertsemenf is most
poned until TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, SATURDAY
AUGUST TWELFTH, 1882.
,Modlhed INSTRUCTIONS, &C., may be obtained by ap-
G. j. LYDECKER.
Major of Engineers, us A.,
auo-ot Engineer Commissioner, DC
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1sy6U FH1e3 $112, 400
Whole tickets. 81. half tickets 81; q Tickets S5O IS
Remit money Or bank draft by letter. or send by
RF reSsS; d RDNrH SEND BY REGISTERED LETTER. or
express can Be sent expense Address a orders
20 N NJ BOAhDMAN. Courier Journal Building, LOU
New! New YORK; or Y, CLARK, Gil New Jersey avenue