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National Republican., 1883-05-30
WEST WASHINGTON.

Condition of the Potomac river water,
Tuesday, May 20: At Great Falls, 10; at re-.
ceiving reservoir, north connection, 20; south
connection, 22 at distributing reservoir, 80.
Four thousand bushels of wheat were sol d
yesterday by Hartley Il Bro, at from $l,22 to
Sl.25 per bushel
DTovcTs Rest live stock sales, Tuesday,
May 80, 1888 (reported by Tavenner Bros,
prOprietOrS)-l cattle offered and sold at !.
Best, 6GgGl; good, 5i@5Y; medium, d!@5;
common, 34Mi. Nine hundred sheep and
lambs at: Sheep, 44@54; lambs, 6l@74.
Twenty cows and calves at from $4,000,
Market moderately active.
Early yesterday morning, George Hollis,
Colored, about 2S years old living ON Ninth
street, above Boundary, while sitting on the
railirg of the bridge crossing the canal at
Thirty fourth street, was taken with fit and
fell to the towpath below, distance of about
fifteen feet. lie was conveyed to the third
precinct station, whore DIR. Sutcr made an eX-
animation and found that both legs were
broken above the knees, the right shoulder
dislocated, aud other serious injuries were re-
ceived He was sent to Providence hospital
in the police ambulance.
Jacob Levi, u second hand dealer at the
corner Of NJ street and Warehouse alley was
arrested on the complaint of Mrs, Lucinda
Hutchinson, of l. street, who charges him
with having dclraudCd her out of q So bill
which she claims TO have given him by mis-
take for u 81 note. lie depc jited $50 collat-
eral at the third precinct station for his ap'
pearance at court this morning.
MIR. Walter Mansfield died at his residence
on Thirty street, near 4, yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. Mr. Mansfield was
one of the charter members of American
Guard council, No. |, o. U. A. NJ, of this
place, and the council took charge of the re-
mains, and will forward them, in charge of
Mr. George Wise, the undertaken, to Darnes'
town, Md, for interment,
The funeral of Mrs. Martha Dean took place
yesterday afternoon from Grace church, Rev
DR.. Baker, the rector Of that church, otiiciat'
ing, The intement was made in the Pres
byteriun cemetery
The fire plug on the north side of M street
between Thirty-second street and Potomac
avenue, has been leaking for at least a week,
and although complaints of its condition have
been repeatedly made by the residents in the
neighborhood, it seems impossible to have II
repaired.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
THE COURTS.
Docket OF judicial Proceedings Yesterday.
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.

Docket OF judicial Proceedings Yesterday.
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
In the circuit court yesterday the hearing
in the case of Mrs. Amorett j. Clark who sued
the district for $4,000, claimed for falling on
a slippery street and breaking her hip was
continued. and the jury rendered verdict
fer plaintiff in $4,000
THE STRONG SUIT.
The referees IN the Strong suit, Messrs. w.
Penn Clark, Halbert H. Pane and Edward
>iark took the oath of Office yesterday, and
roccoded with their duties, sitting in tho
I'D aldcrmen's chamber. Messrs. WA. Cook,
+ f. Browning and o. d. Barrett appear for
Mr.. Strong and Mr. Francis Miller for tho
district. The examination will last several
weeks.
BILL FOR INJUNCTION.
w. X. Du Hammell, as attorney for Louis
II. Bart yesterday fled bill against George
Juonemann and Charles Walter for an injunc-
tion to prevent the suing out of n writ for the
possession of 229 New Jersey avenue, and the
enforcement of a judgmentby Justice Walter.
Judge James granted a temporary restrain
ing order returnable June A,
DIVORCE WANTED.
The suit for divorce of Mary l.. Hammers
ley from David Hammersley for drunkenness
and bad treatment was yesterday dismissed
by the plaintiff.
JUROR EXCUSED.
Judge Macarthur yesterday excused Mr..
G., w. Allison from further service as Juror in
the circuit court.
RULE FOR MANDAMUg.
In the court in general term yesterday the
application of Samuel II. Ruggles, of Circle.
vile, Ohio for a mandamus on Secretary Tel
Ter was heard. The petitioner claimed to
have an equitable interest in $50 acres of
land between tho Sciota and Little Miami
rivers which were granted to Aquilla Nor
vile, soldier in the revolutionary war,
who died before receiving q patent Upon
the petitioner giving satisfactory evidence as
to his claim the secretary affirmed, it and the
commissioner fpatents refused to grant it. A
rule for alternative mandamus was granted.
THE RECORD.
Courtin General Tttm-Chief Justice C1rtter Justices
Hdgner and Coh.-Ruggles vs. Secretary Interior
rule for alternative writ Of mandamus. Jackson
until to.mo Assignments, 20, SO, so, 80.
Circuit Court-Jud1e MdcArthur.--Clarke vs.
District of Columbia; verdict for plaintiff for 81.
2OO. Gibbs vs. Mattherson; time to plead extended
twenty days. Cole VS.. Potomac Steamboat COM
pany jury respited until tomorrow. Assignment
unchanged,
injunction and rolief from forfeited lease. w. X.
Du liamincil attorney for plaintiff.
Equity C0urt-Judqs sJdmes.-Bart VS.. Juenemann
restraining order returnaDle June 4, granted.
Lightioot vs.. Britt: conveyance to william Britt
instead of William and Mary Britt orddbd Blake
vs.. FAINT; commissioners to get answerSof niants
ordered to issue. Wlnningder VS., Dougherty; sale
ordered: I. w. Fowler appointed trustee to SELL
Holmead VS.. Eslin sale ratified nis. Berter vs.
Penn hearing OF petition fixed for June in re
John Il. WilleIt trustee sale ratified and distribu
File companyi hearing continued. Adjourned
until to-day. Assignment-No. on hearing.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
In NIenIOriHnl.


Over the newly made grave Of the late DR.
Francis Asbury Ashford scores Of afflicted
friends will lay garlands of the flowers Of
memory, watered with tears of affection, and
warmed by the sun of undying love- there Ia
take root and bloom forever in an atmosphere
rednlcnt with hallowed deeds.
Gentle as a maiden, yet staunch MS an oak
aggressive when necessary, yet never harbor-
ing i'll feeling to anyone always fully abreast
with tho most scientific methods of the pro-
fcsson 'he dearly loved, aud which he mag
niicently adorned, yet so unconscious of his
great ability, and so retiring and modest
with all, il is no wonder that he found a
warm plat in the heart of every one with
whom he came in contact, and that his loss
will be felt more perhaps than any one OF his
years who has ever lived in the city of Wash
ington. Ever foremost in works of beueyo-
lenee, he was the first physician TO take an
active part in the establishment of the Gar
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DEATH OF CAPT. BALLoU.
The Oldest Free and Accepted Mason in
the United States.

Capt. Hosea Ballou, of Rhode Island, who
reached the advanced age of 90 years on Mon
day, the twenty-eighth instant, died yetter-
day morning about o'clock, at the residence
of Maj w. l.. Van Derlip, 2100 II street north
west Capt. Ballou belonged to famous fam
lily Of New England, and his cousin and
namesake, Rev. Hosea Balou, was the father
and ablest champion of Universalism in this
country. Another relative, Maturin NJ. Bal
lou, son of Rev. Hosea, edited the first sue
cessful popular literary weekly in the country,
the first in order, though higher in rank, of
the papers of which the New York Ledger is
the type. Capt. Ballou was the Oldest Free
Mason in the United States. He was made
Mason in Rising Sun lodge at Woonsocket,
R. l., in 1915 and was master of his lodge In
1921, and exalted in the chapter at Pawtucket
the same year. He was wealthy manufac-
turer of cotton goods in Rhode Island fifty
years ago. His remains will be taken to
Rhode Island for interment.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Yesterdays transactions mt the District
Buildings.


Tho commissioners have awarded Julius
Baumgartcn the contract for furnishing 5000
dog tags for the fiscal year The tags will be
Of German silver, trefol in shape, bearing the
figure of dog, and inscribed ID. G.. ID. T.,
with the number on the reverse.
The commissioners have notified A. L. Bar.
ber and others that owing to reduced appro-
priations Kcnnesaw street cannot be opened.
J.. G.. Chapman and Others have petitioned
for material and a permit to pave n street,
between Twenty-nrst and Twenty second
streets northwest.
Mr.. Richard Sylvester the new property
clerk was sworn in yesterday and begnn
upon his duties.
Coroner Pattson has obtained three weeks,
leave of absence, during which DIR. Hartigau
will assume the duties of that office.
The commissioners yesterday awarded the
street sweeping contract to l.. i. Wright at
201 cents per 1000 yards, and the alley sweep.
ing to John White Mt 40 cents per 900 yards.
Building permits were issued yesterday to
II. ID. Cooke to mako repairs ut Stoddard
street Georgetown, to cost $l,70O. Thomas
Bowling, to make repairs at Eleventh street
and Pennsylvania avenue southeast, to cost
5000. George f. Adams, to build two brick
dwellings on Virginia avenue. between Third
and Four-and-a-h streets southwest, to cost
Sl,S0O. James NJ. Johnston, to build two
brick dwellings on NJ street. between Eight
eenth and Nineteenth streets northwest, -
cost $4,000. w. II. Slack, to build two brick
dwellings on street, between Seventeenth
and Eighteenth streets northwest, to cost
$4,000.
Deaths reported May 30: Robert Fantray
septicRmia Viunie Deans, endo carditis
Eliza Dean, general dropsy George King
general dropsy; Richard Franklin, cardiac
dropsy Emma Brown, malarial fever; Het-
tie j. O'Hare, pneumonia Mary Drum, con-
gcstion of lungs; Edna Webster Prince in
flammation of brain; Eliza Wheatley, peri.
tonitis; Amanda f, Beveridge, CASTRO ente.
rits; John Pierce, phthisis pulmonatis /;
Laura llarndon, valvular disease of the heart (;
Mabel f. Harley congestive remittent fever.
National Republican., 1883-05-30

field Memorial hospital, and to his energy
and good Judgment may be attributed much
of the success that has been achieved.
Tho loving hclpmeet and watchful guide
has left wife and children, and the com
munity at large has lost u God-foaring man
who always dared to do right, but the name
of DR.. Ashford will ever remain "household
word" and parents, with moistcned eyes,
will love to tell their children his many kind
acts to thom, and bid them emulate his goo
National Republican., 1883-05-30
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.
PosrorFIcE DEpAnrMENr,

PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WAsIIINGToS, ID. O., May l, 1854
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment untl l2oclock m. on TUESDAY, JUNE s. lss3,
for furnishing Stationery fnr the Postofice Depart
ment for one year from July I, lSSa
Blank forms of proposals, showing the Items and
estimated quantities required together with circular
relating thereto will be furnished on application 10
this Department
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, and Endorsed Proposals for
Stationery"
The PoStmaster General reservesthe right to reject
any or al bids.
W, Q. GRESHAM,
National Republican., 1883-05-30
DRoPosALs FOR STATIONERY.
- NAVY DEPARTMENT,

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
WAsHINdToN. May Z. 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until II o'clock m, on WEDNESDAY, the
SIXTH DAY Of JUNE, 1889, for furnishing station.
cry for the Navy Department and bureaus and offices
thereof In Washington during the fiscal year ending
June ~, 1884,
Blank forms OF proposals, giving the necessary ln-
formation, will be furnished on application TO this
Department
The Department reserves the right TO waive defects
and TO reject any all bids,
Proposals should be addressed to the Secretary OF
the Navy, and indorsed Proposals for Stationery"
ED. n NICHOLS,
Acting Secretary of the Navy.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
uurr0h for the Lady OF the Lake

Just what we want! The palace steamer
Lady of the Lake leaves every saturday al
O o'clock p. m for Norfolk, Newport News
and Fortress Monroe. Returning leaves Nor
folk Sunday at n. m, arriving in Washing,
ton Monday about q ., m The only boat
from Norfolk arriving here Monday.
National Republican., 1883-05-30

LURAY EXcURsIoN.-The only excursion
that will leave this city for Luray on decoIa-
tion day Will start from Sixth street depot,
Helphenstine and Free, managers. Comfort
able seat for each passenger. No ohSsge of
National Republican., 1883-05-30
DRoPosALs FOR TICKET PUNCHES.
PosToFFIoE DEPARTMENT,

WAhHIN0TON, u. @, May 7. lS3l
Sealed proposals will be received at this DeDart-
ment until the 2p DAY OF JUNE, lSs3, for furnlsh-
Ing $500 Ticket Punches, either stationary or In the
form Of pliers 10 be delivered ut this Department on
or before the 10th day of August, lsS3.
The punches are TO supply the new want OF the
service, being required for In the Issue of y, stul
notes, Bidders will submit with their proposals
pies Of the punches offered TO be furnished by t m.
All proposals are TO be made in accordance with
the printed forms and specifications whilh will be
tendenL Of ihe Money,order system, tosto1lce De
should address their sealed proposals. arke on the
nvelope, Proposals Tor Punches"
decision ON the bids will be made on before
the 9Th day of June 1888 the right being reserved to
reject any or all OF them.
w. @. GRESHAM,
Postmaster General
National Republican., 1883-05-30
PROPOSALS FOR STATIONERY.
PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINaTON, ID. O., April 2S, 1854

PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WAsHINGToN, II. g., April 2S lsSa
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
mont until ~ o'clock M on TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1854,
Tor furnishing Stationery for the OF first and sec
ond class postohices for one year from July 1854
Blank forms of proposals, showing the Items and
estimated quantities required, together with circular
relating thereto Will be furnished OH application TO
this Department.
Proposals should be addressed to the First Assistant
postmaster General, and indorsed Proposals for
Stationery"
w. q. GRESHAM,
Postmaster General
National Republican., 1883-05-30
DROPOSALS FOR BLANKS. BLANK BOOKS,
l. ANDPRINTED NATTER FOR THE MONEY
ORDER BUSINESS.
PosTorFIcE DEPARTMENT:

WASHINUTON, ID. q, May o. lb5d
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until WEDNESDAY, the SIXTH DAY OF
JUNE, 1888, at II o'clock m, for furnishing, In such
quantities. and at such times as they may be ordered
all the blanks. blank hooks and printed matter to be-
supplied to postmasters by the Postmaster General
used In his Department tor the transaction OF the
sommeneinR on ihe third aay Of sepIember ia "''
Blank forms OF bids, with samples ofprinted blanks
and full specifications will be furnifhed upon applica-
ton to the Superintendent of the Money Order Sys-
TEN, PostOhce Department, Washington, ID. O., at
whose office samples OF bound books may be seen.
w. q. GRESHAM,
National Republican., 1883-05-30
Suttion Salrs.
ALE OF CoNDEMNED PROVISIONS.

GALE OF CONDEMNED PROVISIONS
Auction sale at the Navy Yard, Washington, d. c.,
TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1888, ~ II o'clock M, of Con-
demned Provisions, belonging TO the Bureau Of Pro
visions and Clte Ing consisting Of Navy Bread, Beef
Flour, Dried Apples, Butter, and Beans.
null schedule of the articles be seen by apply
ing at the office of the commandant
TIIOS. PATTISON,
Commodore u s. NJ, Commandant
DUNCANSoN BROS. Auctioneer.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
No Trouble IN s,v,ito,v

DR.. Pierce's Pellets" the original "litle
liver pills " aud no pain or gripping. Cure
sick or bilious headache, sour stomach
aud cleanse the system and bowels. % tents
a vial
National Republican., 1883-05-30

assortment of blue suits in the city, color
guaranteed. Eiseman Bros, the most promi,
nent clothiers and tailoTs, corner ScsonSh Sld
National Republican., 1883-05-30
DRoPosAls FoR MATERIAL.

OFFICE or THE PUBLIC PRINTER
WAsI1SGToN, May II, 1881
Proposals for "materal for use OF the Govern
ment Printing Office for fiscal year ending June 80,
1854 will be received at this ohice until 10 O'clock a
M, JUNE O. 1883 Schedules and Information fnr-
nlshed upon application 10 3 P ROUNDS,
Public Printer, Washington, u. q,
National Republican., 1883-05-30
Shipping News.

Harbormaster Sutton reports the following
arrivals at the wharves yesterday: Steamer
Norfolk, Shropshire, from Philadelphia, to j.
II. Johnson & Co.; schooners American West,
coal for johnson Bros ]. b. Johnson, Rose,
coal; Agnes Rppler, Lloyd, coal for Clark &
Given G. G. A. Travers, Mcnamara, coal for
same; Mary Travers, coal for same Thomas
Richards, Hopkins, coal for S. Emery barges
Sallie A. Mayer, Mayer coal for j. NJ. Dove
n. NJ. Newton, Fitzsimmons coal for j. G..
Miller NJ. A. Gunton coal for j. .Wheatley
Vandusa, Gunson, coal for George Bogus
Gratitude, Grant, coal for j. NJ. Dove
schooner Abbie X. Bently, Baker, lumber for
George A. Sheehan; Annie Whiting, Gray,
lumber for same; John Travy, Fields, lumber
for Il. L. Jackson & Co.
AT GEORGETOWN.
No arrivals yesterday. Sailed Schooners
ID. w. McLane, Hallock, for Danvers, Mass.
Laura E. Messer, Gregory, for Boston.
CANAL MATTERS.
Seventeen boats arrived yesterday, and the
following left for up the canal: William
King, $. NJ. Storm, Unexpected, Harry and
Ralph, A. Dawson, Hancock, w. III. Ritter,
Weyand Doerner, Excelsior, G. II. White, C.
Darrow, G. w. Knode, w. Wagner, G. W.
Ridley, @. d. Sherman Thomas Patton, r. II.
Miller, Iowa, Julia Tyler, II. Il. Wells, j. W.
Veale, f. NJ. Ofiutt, Ruby, NJ c. Read. Gen.
Garfield, James Ericsson, Minnie and Pinkie,
G.. sherman, s M. Barroll, l.. II. Fechtig, and
r. A. King
National Republican., 1883-05-30

LURAY EXcURsIoN.-Th only excursion
that will leave this city for Luray on decoa-
tion day will start from Sixth street depot,
llelphenstinc and Free, managers. Comfort
able seat for each passenger. No change of
National Republican., 1883-05-30

Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning.
and delivered In l5lb."Ward" prints, at iOc per h.
Also cottage cheese, &c. per ball: buIermilk, Sc.
per quart, and sweet milk, &c. per quart
National Republican., 1883-05-30
LOCAL MENTION.

THE highest cash prices paid for dresses and
address Herzog, No 1903 Ninth street, near Penn
sylYania avenue.
National Republican., 1883-05-30

JEFFERSON CRY, Mo.-Dr. J, c. Riddler
-ays: Persons who use Browns Iron Bitters
always speak well Of it, 1t is good med
ciiNe."
National Republican., 1883-05-30

For sluggish bowels, torpid liver, indi-
gestion, bad breath, flatulence, sick head
ache, Ayers Cathartic Pills are the certain
remedy. by land or at sea, out on the prairie
or in the crowded city, they are the best nil
for purgative purposes, everywhere alike oNh-
y6nicnt etlicacious, and safe.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
DRoPosXLsF FOR WRAPPING PAPER, ,TWINE,
l. LEIIER BALANCES, AND MARKING AND
RATING STAMP6
PosroFFIcE DEPARTMENT.


Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment until the SEVENTH day of JUNE, 1884 at ~
o'clock noon for furnishing Wrapping Paper, Twlne
Letter Balances and Marking and Rating Stamps for
the of the postoceB in the United States for one
year from the first day of July 1883.
Blanks for proposals and circulars stating the kind
ana estimated quantities required, and giving full in
sructons as 70 manner Of bidding and conditions 10
be observed by bidders, viii be furnished on applica-
lion g the 4" Blank Agency, Postofhce Department,
The Postmaster General reserves the right to reject
any all bids.
W. @. GRESHAM
Postmaster General
National Republican., 1883-05-30
FOR STATIONERY.
TREASURY DEpARrMESr

May 3. lSs3
Sealed proposals for furnishing stationery for the
fiscal year ending June 30 1884, will be received at
THIS Department until the 5th day of June 1888 at u
O'Clock m.
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon ap-
plication.
The bids will be considered and accepted or rejected
item by item; and this advertisement and the pro-
po'al so far as accepted by the Secretary Of the
Treasury. and the bond accompanying the same,
shall constitute the contract between the Govern
ment and the bidder or bidders and no further
tract will be executed.
The articles contracted for must be Furnished from
time TO time during the year. In quantities pursuant
to orders from the Department The entire quaint.
ties WILL however, be called for during the year
. Each proposal must be signed by the individual or
firm making II, and be accompanied by q bond with
sufficient suretos In the sum OF two thousand dollars
district In which the suretes reside do business on
4 form To be furnished by the Department condi-
TONED for furnishing such portions of the articles as
contract.
Proposals unaccompanied by such bond will not be
considered and contracts will be awarded only 10
Established manufacturers Of or dealers in, the
articles.
Proposals to be addressed to the undersigned, and
marked Proposals for Stationery"
Deliveries must be free of charge at the Treasury
Department, Washington, ID. G., and will be subject
TO inspection by an expert detailed for the purpose
an inferior article Will deemed sufficient cause TO
annul the contract at the option of the Secretary.
The Department reserves the right TO waive defects
and reject any or all bids.
CHARLES J. FoLGER
Secretary of the Treasury.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
Ilieo.

sMTrH.-At her late residence, sos Fourth street
northwest May -. at i!i5h M, MARY HARRIS, be.
loved wife of Charles H. Smith, aged "a
Friends nre respectfully invited to attend the fl
neral, on Thursday, the jlst Instant, at p M, from
ST, LukG's Church,
National Republican., 1883-05-30
Job I.rInlIng
"AIderney Dairy Wagons,

or every description executed neatly at the short
est notice at THE REPUBLICAN, Job Rooms.
National Republican., 1883-05-30
Special SOtitts.
alys JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY,
BALTIMORE ND.
Announcements for 1ss3.'s4 will be sent on
anuliraifpn

COLLEGIATE AND UNIVERSITY COURSES
National Republican., 1883-05-30
sHIPsEY COMPANY,
proposals.
DRoposAIs FOR COOKED R4TioNs:i.' .llii.,ii:i''

RECRUITING RENDEavoUs, u. s. ARMY,
IL u i STREET NoRTHwFs EST,
WASHINGTON, ID. e., May 2s 1883
Sealed proposals, IN trpcate subject to the us nj
condtons Will be received at this office until "a
O'Clock noon, JUNE o. 1881 at which time and place
they Will be opened In the presence of bidders for FUR
nshng cooked ralion1 to the recruiting party and re-
cruits at this rendezvous, during the fiscal year end,
lug June 80, 1884 Three substantial meals daily ana
due proportion OF soap and candles constitute a rae
ton; The Tatons must be furnished at place con-
venient to the rendezvous.
The government reserves the right 10 reject any or
all proposals.
Full Information will be furnished on application
to this Office.
Envelopes containing proposals should be marked
proposals for Cooked Rations," and addressed TO
=. NJ. WHITSIDE,
mySD6t Capt. 9Th Cav, Recruiting Officer
r,..., -.
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DRoposALs FoR PosToFEIoE ENvELoPEs

D|~~@N~
PosroFFIcE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., May 1, 1883.
Sealed proposals will be received at this Depart
ment untll THURSDAY, the 7th day OF June, 1884
In such quantities and al such times az tbey NAV be
ordered during the fiscal year end ng June 80 1884 OF
the following classes, viz;
No. 8 For Returning Dead Letters
No q. For Registered Packages.
NO, Z. Tag Envelopes for Registered Packages.
No g. For International Money order Advlces.
Blank Forms of bids, with samples and full specl.
heatons viii be furnished upon application TO the
d. O. w. .. GRESHAM,
Postmaster General.
DRoPOsALs FOR REPAIRING BITUMINoUs
l. CONCRETE PANEMENTs IN THE CITY
OFFICE OF THE ENoNEER COMMISSIONER.
WAsHlNGToN, d. g., May H. 1853
BY direction OF the Board Of Commissioners, sealed
proposals will be received at this office until IL clock
IN. on FRIDAY, JUNE l, 1888, Tor Repairing hin.
mlnous Concrete Pavements upon various streets
and avenues In the city Of Washington, ID. O.
Blank forms OF proposals and specifications can be
obtained AZ this otiee upon application therefor to-
these forms Will alone be considered.
The TEhs reserved to reject any and AZ bids and
Major OF Engineers, u. s. A.,
Engineer Commissioner, District OF Columbia
7ORoPosAIs FOR ROCK EXCAVATION.
UNITED STATES EsaINEER oBFIoE
2l36 PENNsYLVANIA AVENUE,
WAsBIHGroN, ID. O., May H. tss3
Sealed proposals, IN tripllcate will be received at
ths once until ~ o'clock noon on WEnNES DAY,
for the removal OF rocks in Georgetown Harbor,
saFy Information can be obiSlned on application @
this onice.
PETER @, HAMS.
MAJOR OF EngineerA