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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08

NUHlOtT Oh nltn tIhpIOytU, IIoo.
The Mexican Pacific extension, from
San Antonio to Ell Paso, 635.5 miles,
with branch to Eagle Pass, 35.4 miles,
total 670,9 miles, has been completed,
at a cost of $36, $4,000.
The comptroller yesterday pur-
chased $4,000 of the per cent. Gala
han county bonds, getting them at
par
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08

TRY TAYLoR's PREMIUM COLOGNE
The most lasting and fragrant of all
fumes. All druggists sell it.
For sale in Austin by J. J. s. " II. Tobin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08
HEPATOZONE!
DIR. Tobin's Great Liver Medicine.

Cures diseases OF The Liver in all iti
Various Forms.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08

NTOoS ItCVIpIo. ........ -. .Sz,OIl s31O
Deduct probable losses (actual losses
of past Year, as follows:
Erroneous assessments .... $4,000 90
Sales for current and prior years. 3S,5SS sc
lnSoIvent I'D valofem TAX. -. 49,. 1898 81
InSolyent revenue tax ...,,,,,,.. 42,055 20
Amount paid for advertising laIids 1883 l9
Amount paid for purchasing eX-
change ........................ 1,S14 81
Cost OF assessing, considering the
increase in commissions allowed
by the Eighteenth legislature. $4,000 90
Increase in COMMISSIONS allowed $4,000 90
Total OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $3e1 ,979 81
Net revenue ....... ,229, $50 20
Deduct o .e-fOurth for schools. 567 $50 II
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TANABLE ALUES FOR 1883.
s527, 800 COO tax at 80 cents ...... 1855, 800
Revenue Poll Tax. $4,000
Occupation Taxes, payable i'll the
counties. ..--..:-...... oIo,UOO
tioIier. ........................ $4,000
Office Fees, several departments. $1,000
Collections from redemption of prop
erty and from inSOlVent lists of prior
wears 25.OOO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08

Such as Dyspepsia, Headache, Neural
gia, Water Brash, Constipation, or
any Irregularity of the Bowels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08

best 25c.
nhDnO Esthetics. a designs). Something
bh0UN good. Mailed ON rereilt o. cents in
stamps. HEARSE & CO.. p. o. Cox i4s7, n. y.
MUOlUSOper's Instantaneous Guide
20 Keys Of Piano and Organ. Price 81. VIII
& ach any person TO play 20 pieces of music in
one day. You couldn't learn Il from 4 teacher
IN a month for so. Try it and be convinced
$ nipple copy will be mailed TO any address ON
receipt of 20 cents I'm stamps. by HKARNE &
l0., Publishers, Z. o. Box 1881. \. y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-08
No Longer Needed.

The old-fashioned. slow-aeting plasters"mus
CO." Benson's Capcine Porous flasters are tn,
hest 25c.
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DEPARTMENT NOTES.
MONDAY.

The offices of the several state de-
partments were closed yesterday after
II o'clock, out of respect to the death
Of Capt. Josselyn, which is noticed in
our local columns
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LAND DEPARTMENT.

No dividends have been declare
during the wear,
National Republican., 1883-06-23
ADMISSION to races, Athletic park, 25 cents.
APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONS.
Changes Among the Clerks OF the War
and Interior Departments.

Changes Among the Clerks OF the War
and Interior Departments.
The secretary Of war has designated the fol-
lowing named persons for appointment in the
War department, viz: r. M. Barnitz, class 1,
secrotary's office, vice +. w. Matteson, re-.
signed; Walker A. Newton, class 81 900, ord.
nance office, vice Thomas @. Leckron, re-
signed; o. b. Lester, clerk $1,000, paymaster
generals office, vice ]. NJ. Knowles, promoted;
William q. Brock, class /, A. q. o., vice j. T..
German, deceased; Nathaniel s. Paul, class 1,
A. q. o., vice Cornelius Emmerich, resigned.
The following promotions have been made
in the adiutant generals office: Frederick o.
Mack, class 1, vice Camp, resigned l.. 9. Bur-
rhus, clerk $1,000, vice Stellin, deceased;
Samuel McMonigle, clerk $1,000, vice Mes.
bitt; j. b. Nesbitt, class 1, vice West, resigned;
Lindsey Wnslow, messenger, vice Mack.
Charles Kober, Edward Malone, aud VIM.
II. Lee appointed assistant messengers.
The following promotions we're made in the
general land Office yesterday: Thomas r.
Benton, ID. G., from 81, 400 to 1900. Duane
L. Fox, Mich; John N. Mueller, Mich, and
August Pohlers, d. c., from 81, POO to 81 400.
Oscar Newman, Va; Mrs. L. p. Foster, N. H.;
Miss l.. b. Hamlin Ind; Miss Sarah A. Buck
man and Miss S. W. Carson, Pa, from 1000
to $1,000. Alfred Holmead, ID. c., from 5000
to 81 200, Miss Clara J. Martin, Pa; Miss G..
A. Hollingsworth, Mo-; Miss Emma G. Post,
Conn; Mrs. NJ. X. Gulick, Pa; Mrs. Il. i.
Young, Fla; G. NJ. Kanouse, Wis; Mrs. A. p.
McManus, Kan; Mrs. S. T. Dunlap, Ala;
George A. Woodey VT, and Frank Bell, N.
Y, from 5000 to $1,000.
The following promotions we're also made
in the pension office: Dernelle s. Porter,
Ohio, from $1,000 TO $l,sOO; William O.
Mason Ind, and Herbert II. Ray, ID. O., from
81, 400 TO 81, 600: Low III. Mills. Ind, Lucian
c. Keeny, Tenn; John G. Evans MINI.
Martin Welles, Conn; Edwin l.. Chapman,
Mich; ]. ID. Farden, Ala. A. r. p. Toncray,
Tenn, from 81 200 to 81 400; A. B. Cummings,
Pa. John Z. Smithers, Del. w. j. Bushall,
n. c.; j. C. Benjamin, Ohio; w. T. Fizer
NO.; Charles c. Gutfin, ILL.,. A. II. Alderman,
Ohio; A. $. Hilton, KY; James A. Grant,
Mich. Hamilcar Turley, ID. c.; John l.. Hell
lcr, ILL.,; ID. N. Matthewson Pa; George w
Fernald, N. Y; +. Il. Mussbaum, Pa; F. L.
Cowles, Col; L. ID. Crandall, Cal, from $1,000
TO 81 900
National Republican., 1883-06-23
THE RIrrENHoUsE ACADEMY.
Its Annual EIhibition-DecInmAti and
Debate-The Premiums Awarded.

Its Annual EIhibition--DecIamAti and
Dsbate-The Premiums Awarded.
The annual exhibition of Rittenhouse
academy was held yesterday afternoon in one
of the spacious school rooms of the academy.
As usual at the closing exercises of this inst-
tuition, the attendance was large and select.
The exercises were marked by that careful
attention to thoroughness of detail which
characterize the system of instruction i'm
parted by the successful principal, Mr.. o. G.
Wight. The young gentlemen taking parts
performed them with grace, tluency, and
ability. The following is the programme:
Rome and Carthage, Walter e. Pete; The exhi-
htiOn OF Wax Works. L. Adolph Koones; The
Drenm of Eugene Aram, j. CLARK Mcclure (;
Amcrica, Basil n. Ricketts,; Regulus, Henry p,
liiaiE o,igI ssional debate Resolved, That
from and amer the date Of the passage OF this
luton ladies be admitted 70 the hoor Of the house
during the debates" Speaker Snowden AshtoTd
clerk Laner Mckee Participants in the debate:
Opener Henry T. Blair u. Gallaudet, w. q. Peter,
A. II Mccormick, 4. N. Talcott WV: Breneman,
f. a. iuOnes. A, &. Meriam, r.. X. Tyler, II. ],
Hams B. n. Ricketts,, q. 5, smith, q. Schultz, T.,
W Ashord,V Kauflmann,J. q. McGuirei The Ro-
man Sentinel, SNOW den Ashierd The Miser
Caugh in His Own Trap, A. II. Mccormick Em-
metTs VndicAtion, T. Welsh Ashford.
Premiums were then awarded as follows /;
For scholarship, Charles ). Smith, first hon
ors Victor Kaufman, Edmund NJ. Talcott
Henry p. Blair and L, Welsh Ashford, For
punetuality, to Denison Gallaudet, V. KAuf'
National Republican., 1883-06-23
Nieo.

CRoMWELL-At his sisters residence, Mrs p.
Thyson, Friday morning, June 81 lsS3, NIMRoD
Is, CROMWELL, aged 20 years and o months native
of Baltimore, Nd but for the last twenty-eght years
a resident of this city.
His funeral will take place from the residence OF
Mrs, Il. rhyson, ~ street northwest, Sunday June
a. 1888 atop Friends ofthe family are respectfully
invited To attend
SWANon Friday, June %, at 635 p. M, CLARENCE
BEEJAMlN Infant son of Moses NJ, aud Emma swan,
aged months and u days, of meningitis
Funeral at O'Clock p. M, sunday, gath instant
FROM residence OF parents, 0l3 East Capitol street,
Relatives and friends respectfully invited TO at.
tend.
copyl.
7 sToNE-on Thursday, June 81, at $40 a. M, of
diptheriapneumona, MAY LOUISE STONE, beloved
aged 10 years aud month
Funeral Will take place on Saturday June %, at 3
p M, IRON residence OF her mother, ll0O Seventh
street northwest ss
DAVIDsoN.-on Thursday, June II, at I o'clock,
ROBERT DAVIDSON, aged I3 years.
Friends invited TO attend the funeral from his
late residence, No, 1902 street northwest, on sun
day, oath Instant, at 2:30 o'clock p, Services inn
medlatey thereafter at st. Andrews Church, corner
OF Fourteenth and Corcoran streets northwest
lPhiladelphia papers please copyl 80
National Republican., 1883-06-23
PRINCE, Americas champion, June 30.
TeIegraphio Matter.

Our latest correspondence, May 16, 1888,
brings to us the narrative of Henry b. Ingram,
the general superintendent of the District
Messenger company Of New Haven, Conn.
Mr.. Ingram says: "For many months had
been sorcly troubled with a weak and tired
feeling across the Ions, almost invariably ac-
companied with headache. l had noticed
also that at stated periods following these
pains my urine would be highly colored, and
leave heavy brick colored sediment when
allowed to stand in the vessel. | could not
work, and | was discouraged to an alarming
degree. Nothing helped me. | was pre-
scribed for by some of the best physicians in
New York city, where l was located at that
time, but derived no benefit or relief When
almost ready to give up in despair an ac-
quaintance said to me, l want you to try
Hunts Remedy did so, and hardly twenty
four hours had elapsed before l obtained re-
lief, and in three weeks time all the afore-
said ailments had disappeared, and
improved steadily, and was infused with
new life, so that l could resume my
business again, which is one that sub
iects me to strains of all kinds, which are
likely to effect the kidneys, namely: Erect
ing telegraph and telephone lines. Hunts
remedy now occupies the most honored place
in my cabinet of medicines. would not be
without it, and cheerfully and heartily rec
OunneHu lJ 10 al WIN dre trOuulcu WIFI us
eases Of the liver, kidney, or urinary organs
Itnever fails to cure"
80 CENTRE STREET.
TOWN CLERK FoRTY-Two YEARS.
The following is from Mr.. Othniel eager,
the well known and respected TowL Clerk of
Norwich, Conn. Mr.. eager is 80 years old,
and has held this position of trust AZ years,
and his word is as good as his bond. On May
8, 1883 he writes as follows: "For years have
suffered with disease of the kidneys and blad-
der, aud have no hesitancy in recommending
Hunts Remedy rs specific for these COM
plants, 1t has not only been the means of
relieving me of terrible pain, but has cured a
number of my acquaintance. To-day am
performing the duties of the office of Town
Clerk, which have held for forty-two years,
which l could not be able to do were not in
a fair state of health owing to the use of
Hunts Remedy.
National Republican., 1883-06-23
REX SMITH at Athletic park June 30.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY.
Meeting OF the Executive Committee Yes
terday, and the business Transacted.


terdny, and the Business Transacted.
The executive committee of the Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty TO Animals met
yesterday afternoon. Judge Macarthur in
tho chair Mrs. w. q. Metze9ott and Mrs.
William Appleton have been appointed dele
gates from the Washington society to the in
ternational congress of humane societies,
which meets in Vienna in September next.
Mrs. Appleton. who Is life member of the
Washington society, made the first movement
in Massachusetts toward founding the society
for the prevention of cruelty to animals, and
was its first lady director.
Miss Wigglcworth, Of Boston, and Mrs.
Ellen NJ. Clifford, of New Haven, havo also
recently become life members of the society.
Among the annual members who have
Joined during this month are A. b. Ferguson
Joseph X. Hertford, David Flynn, Frank ID.
Orme. A. +. Berry, NJ. ii. Page, Lewis
Flemmer Mrs. j. +. Page, Mrs. A. A. Hayes,
Mr., +. 4. Nesmith, Mrs. j. Il. Hoy, Lieut.. j.
Russell Selfridge, VIM. II. Slach, U. s. NJ; Il.
Rpcsslc, P. Fleming. w. f. Geyer, Mr.. Clark,
Mr.. G. dc Willamor, secretary of the Russian
legation, and Mr.. Van Eisendecker of tho
German legation.
Tho agent, w. N. Wood, reported several
cases investigated during the past month
The most fragrant was that Of Montgomery
De Vaughn, of Alexandria, who, by over
driving and cruelty beating a horse, caused
his death. Judge Smell sentenced the party
TO a fine of $40, or imprisonment for six
months.
DR.. Joseph Bushman has accepted the posi-
tion of veterinary surgeon.
lawn party and promenade concert will
be held for the benefit of the society next
Thursday evening at the grounds of Mr., A
l.. Barber, lie Droit park at which the
marine band will furnish the music.
TAYLOR & HUFTY have on hand a small
stock of children's jerseys that they have de-
termimed TO sell out at cost They have al
ready offered their jerseys fOr ladies at less
than cost and few desirable ones still re-
main. Tho greatest bargains in town will be
found in their suit department.
National Republican., 1883-06-23

ment, G. S. Smith, II. ]. Teller, Ed. r. Greer,
and w. q. Peter. For general excellence,
Snowden Ashford and Ralph Hamilton. Hon
orably mentioned. were ]. Clarke Mcclure,
in mathematics Lanier Mckee arithmetic !;
William Breneman, for punctuality, and
Wilton Lambert, in history.
National Republican., 1883-06-23
PROPOSALS FOR COOKED RATIoNs.
RECRUITING RENpEzyous. Y, s. ARMY,

RECRUITING RENDEZVOUS, u S. ARMY,
1915 STREET NORTHWEST
WAsHINoToN, d. g.. June 10. 1881.
Sealed proposals. In triplicate. subject TO the usual
conditions, will be received at this Office until IL
o'clock noon, JUNE 23 1882 at which time and place
they will be opened In presence of bidders, for fur
nshing Cooked RatioDs to the recruiting party and
recruits at this rendezvous during the fiscal year end
ing June 20, 1884 Three substantial meals daily and
a due proportion Of soap aud candles constitute n
ration.
The rations must be furnished at a place con-
yenient to the rendezvous
The Government reserves the right to reject any
all proposals.
Full Information will be furnished application to
this Office
Envelopes containing proposals sh ould be marked,
" Proposals for Cooked Rations," and addressed to
s. NJ WHITSIDE,
ieiO-5t Capt. 9Th Cav, Recruiting onioN.
National Republican., 1883-06-23
Treasury DEPARTMENT,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY,
WASHINGTON, ID. e., June 4, 1888.
Sealed proposals will be received at the United
States Treasury Department until o'clock p IN.
SATURDAY, June 70, 1888 for, supplying l5OOO
yards, more or less OF the best full five frame body
Brussels carpet and 1000 yards less. OF the
best American carpet lining for United states Public
Buildings, to he delivered at the Treasury Depart
msnt, Washington, ID. g., N such quantities and at
such times AZ may he required.
No bids will be considered unless made by man.
uiacturer regular dealer In carpet, and accompa-
MED by deposit of $1,000 Unite States money. or
certified check for that amount, a, q guarantee OF
good iith. Deposit of successful bidder Will be
tanned until contract is entered into and boud given
with not less than two sureties in the penal of
5000 conditioned that terms OF contract shall be
faithfully executed.
Bids must state the price per yard. and must be
companied by sample of one and one-half yards of
carpet. with makers name marked thereon, aud one
yard OF carpet lining, ns specimens of the quality of
the goods TO be furnished.
The Department reserves the right to reject any or
all bids and TO waive defects.
Bids should be addressed to the Secretary Of the
Treasury, and indorsed " Proposals for Carpet and
Carpet Lining"
CHAS. ]. FoLGER,
je9-sSt Secretary.
National Republican., 1883-06-23
THE $500 TON CRUISER

The dimensions OF the $500 ton cruiser will be I:
length between perpendiculars, 3i5 feeti extreme
breadth y feet Inches; depth Of hold from top Of
spar deck beams 10 inner bottom ~ feet and 4inches
mean draught 10 feet The vesse is to be constructed
with double bottom off, Inches ln depth, extending
through the entire space occupied by the machinery,
boilers, and transverse coal bunkers over which also
VIII be fitted defective steel deck IL inches thick,
water liue.
The machinery will be two complete sets of COM
pound beam engines for twin screws, each engine
with one high aud one low pressure cylinder OF IS
and ~ inches diameter with piston strokes o So and
81 inches respectively. Each set will have one con-
denser with condensng surface Of moi less than isQ
circulating pump. There will be II steel boilers OF
feet diameter and 10 feet long each capable OF sus-
tanning working pressure of 100 pounds with ag-
gregae crate surface of not less than s02 square feet
and heating surface of not less than 10000 square
feet, all fitted for forced combustion with four blow
ers of sufficient capacity therefor and for ventlating
the ship There viii also be required the necessary
screw propellers, each 10 feet inches in diameter
with - feet inches pitch
National Republican., 1883-06-23
Anttiun Salrs.
BY DuncansOn Brothers,
AUCTIoNEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS II
SQUARE S5L

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS IN
SQUARE S5I
BY virtue OF n decree of the Supreme Court OF the
District OF ColumOia passed April 49, 1885, In the suit
of John III. ketcham ct vi. The President and d.
Docket No Il, aud under aud by virtue of deed OF
trust duly recorded in Lber No. 6SS folio Of the
Land Records Of the District of Columbia the under.
signed trustees Will offer for sale in separate lots
parcels, in front of the premises, on WEDNESDAY,
THE GTH DAY OF ~ NE, 1888, at 8 o'clock D. M.
the following described real estate in the city OF
Washington, TO wit: Lots Nos. ~, 35 40, A. a. IS, 81
55 50. 81, and "a OF Moses Keley's subdivision OF
square No s5 as the same bounded and described
in said subdivision as recorded In Lber ], II, X,
folio 3 in the surveyors Office OF the District Of
Terms OF sale onethird OF the purchase money
PAYABLE In cash. and the balance In equal Install
mens, payable, respectively one and two years from
and after the day OF sale with interest at per cent
for which the notes of the purchaser, secured by
deposit of s25 will be required each lot is bid or
All cOnveyancing at purchasers cost. If the terms
of sale be not complied with within ten days from
day of SALE the trustees the right to resell the
property Ut the risk and cost OF hedefaulting pur-
chaser. HENRY ID. COOKE, JR.,
li29 street northwest,
CHAS. A. ELLIOTT,
4Os Fifth street northwest.
Trustees.
BB THE ABOVE SALE Is POSTPONED UN.
TIL TUESDAY. 18TH DAY OF JUNE, A. ID, 1855
HENRY D. COOKE, JR.,
1920 street northwest,
CHAS. A. ELLIOTT.
4oS Filth street northwest,
myl5-T,T ,Th, 6, ,6ds
National Republican., 1883-06-23
EXgIirKion.

The steamer w. w. Corcoran will mako
trip down the river this evening at o'clock,
returning at $780, fare - cents. On Sunday,
will leave her wharf at p. M, returning AZ
Spm. Fare 80 cents
National Republican., 1883-06-23
-------W~--
Woman and Her Diseases

is the title of large illustrated treatise, by
DR.. h. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y, sent to any
address for three stamps. 1t teaches success
fnl self-treatment
National Republican., 1883-06-23
THE 5000 TON CRUISERS

The dimensions OF the 5000 ton cruisers will be:
length, go feet; BREADTH ~ feet Depth from top OF
main deck beams 70 toe at keel plate, 20 feet and
be constructed with double bottoms ~ inches deep
nmtdships exl ending through the entire space occu.
pied by the boilers engines, and transverse coal bunk
ers, over which also will be fitted protective steel
deck lJs inches In thickness.
The machinery will be y back-aCting compound en-
gine with one high and two low pressure cylinders
6l and "a inches diameter respectively with piston
stroke of l2 inches; two co ndensers with condensing
surface Of not less than $500 square feet and Two In
dependent combined air anu circulating pumps.
There Will be eight cylindrical steel boilers of II feet
inches diameter and feet 0nches long, each capable
OF sustaining working pressure of 90 pounds with an
nggregnte CRATE surface of not less than 100 square
feet, and heating surface OF not less than 10 900
square feet, all fitted for forced combustion, with
blowers of sufficient capacity therefor and for yenti
latlng the ship There VIII also be required the
necessary steam pumps Tor fire and other purposes,
and screw propeller II feet in diameter with 20 feet
pitch.
National Republican., 1883-06-23
ROclleater Beer.

Try it, and if not the best bottled beer, get
your money back.
Delivered to any part of the city, by dozen
or case, at 75c. per dozen. Order by mail or
telephone. +. II. FINLEY,
1906 Pennsylvania avenue
National Republican., 1883-06-23
le2a.g1.aO
NEW STEAM CRUISERS
IN FOR THE
UNITED SIATES NAVY.

Sealed proposals are hereby invited until noon of
MONDAY, JUL . 1889, for the construction, by CON
tracts wilhthe Navy Department. of one steam cruiser
OF ABOUT $50 tons displacement, two steam cruisers
each OF about 5000 tons displacement. aud one dis
patch boato tofabout l5OO tons placement authorized
by congress TO pc built for the United States Navy.
PROPOSALS Will he received, either from American
shlpbuilders whose shpyards fully equipped for
building or repairing iron and steel steamships, or
from constructors of marine engines, machinery, and
boliers satisfactory evidence that the bidders are
such builders or constructors must accompany the
vance.
These vessels to be built in accordance with all
the requirements Of the acts OF Congress of August
1852. and OF March 3 1888 They all to ho con-
sructed Steel of domestic manufacture, having, as
near as may be (accordng to the tests TO be provided
FOR inthe contracts) tensile strength of not less
than 10000 pounds to the square inch, aud duotlity
in eight inches of not less than 25 per cent
National Republican., 1883-06-23
PROPOSALS. FOR FUEL
WAR DEPARTMENT.

WNH DEFNRTNFNT,
WAsIINGToN, ID. G., June ts, 1888.
Sealed proposals., in duplicate. for Wood and Coal
indorsed and addressed 10 the secretary of War, will
be received until II o'clock noon. WEDNESDAY,
JUNE ~, 1888 for supplying the War Department
for the fiscal year ending June 3d. 1884. with Fuel
All articles named TO be Of best quality.
Proposals for tho whole any portion of the fuel
required will be received. The government reserves
the right TO reject any or all proposals.
Thr Coal and Wood TO be delivered at the War De-
partment Bureaus or OFFICES In Washington for
which required by the parties TO whom the contract
Tor contracls) may he awarded in such quantities as
the convenience Of the Department may require,
Fuel Tor the State, War, and Navy Department
building is not included In this advertisement.
SpeClhCa atoms, general instructions TO bidders, and
blank fOrms of proposal will he furnished to estab-
lished dealers upon application TO this office
ROBERT II. LINCOLN,
jels-6t Secretary of War.