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National Republican., 1883-04-14
RoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU ENGRAVING AND PRINTING,

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
BUREAU ENGRAVING AND PRINTING,
Aprl -. lss3
Sealed proposals will be rec iyed at this ofice until
" O'clock M. WEDNESDAY, MAY o, 1859, for sup
plies for this Bureau during the six months ffoin
Ing classes:
Dry colors oils, chemicals, Typographical inks.
textiles, paper, binders materials dexfine Rrocers
sundres blank steel plates and rolls glue and twine
hardware, iron and brass castings gas aud steam 1T
ungs, lumber horse feed, ice, and conl and wood.
with information as 70 qualities quantities and con.
dersigned.
Proposals on each item will be considered sepa.
ratey, and preference given To articles OF dom sic
pIoducton or manufacture, conditions OF price and
quality being equal.
As II is not convenient to store large supply OF
goods In the bureau, orders the accepted bidders
viii be made from time TO time the actual need
may be determined, and as rule for not less than
the quantities specified on the schedules.
Those desiring blanks and Information must specify
on which class VI articles they qualified 10 pro-
pose as awards Will be made only TO established
manufacturers OF or dealers In the articles nee led.
Proposals will also be received for the purchase
rom the Government Of the waste paper, stock
board cuttings, old blankets, scrap twine and such
other articles OF junk as may accumulate from time
TO time IN this Bureau during the year from July l.
1883 to June 30 1885, and also f)r the purchase from
maceration ofthe United states notes. securities &C,
authorized to be destroyed during tho same period.
Full Information relative to these articles will be fur
nished on application to the undersigned.
me right TO waive defects, aud TO reject any or all
bids, is reserved.
Il. A. BURRILL
Chief Bureau Engraving and Printing,
WaahinptOn
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rnE CoMMIss1oNERs.
Current transactions at the Various Dis.
triot Omces.

Current transactions nt the Various Dis
trict Onfces.
There we're seventeen deaths and three
births reported at the health department yes
terday.
paper signed by number of prominent
citizens, including w. w. Corcoran, has been
forwarded TO the commissioners asking that
some provision be made for officer Phil
Thompson, who has been dismissed for dis
ability Tho petition states that Mr.. Thomp-
son was injured in fight while on duty some
years since, and the injury is the cause of his
incompetence to perform the duties.
The following order was issued by the
commissioners yesterday: Ordered, THAT all
colored employees of the District of Columbia,
except policemen and firemen required for
duty, be granted leave of absence on the six
teenth instant" This is TO allow the en-
ployes to take part in the emancipation cele-
bration.
Col. William G.. Moore and Mr.. Charles
Ruoff, of the Washington Light Infantry, with
Mai. Dye, had an interview with the com.
missioners yesterday in regard to having a
detail of police present at their fair to pre-
serve order and care for the property in the
fair room.
A number of citizens on Twelfth street
northeast have petitioned the commissioners
asking that that street be cut down to the
level ofthe pavement.
Commissioner West held consultation yes
terday with Comptroller Lawrence as to the le-
gality of any payment to be made to the citi-
zens commission of money, which they
claim to have used for expenses in detecting
crimes. Mr.. Lawrence said that such payment
could be made out Of this appropriation for
miscellaneous and contingent expenses" of
the police, and detection of crimes upon a
voucher presenting the facts.
Health officer Townshend has received a
note from N. p. Gage, principal of the Seaton
school, in which Mr.. Gage states that a
younger brother of Abraham Walsky, who
was removed to the pest house suffering with
smallpox, and n cousin the patient attended
the school on N street, between Sixth and Sew
enth streets northwest up to the time the
case was developed. He asks If it would not
be prudent to dismiss the school to prevent
the spread of the disease. DIR. Townshend
thinks that it would be prudent to adjourn
J the school during the incubating period of the
disease, or until about the twenty-second
instant. He has caused the vaccination of
living in the neighborhood Of Walsky' s
| house.
| Commissioner West informed Judge Smell
| yesterday of the transfer Of the fish wharf
| privileges to X. A. Golden. He said that If
| the fines in one of the cases against Golden
for landing fish ut wrong wharves were paid
the transfer would be sanctioned by the COM
missioners.
Maj. Lydecker yesterday accepted the plans
of the six new school buildings, and proposals
will be advertised for at once for their erec-
tion.
Lieut. johnson yesterday rendered his
resignation rs lieutenant of the second pre-
cinct.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

can history from the independence in 1891 to
the execution of Macmillan in 1867, explain
ing the causes of the revolutionary character
of its government; but especially narrate4Hhe
great contest which was carried on by the
liberal republican party under the lead of the
Indian President Juarez against the Catholic
church which resulted in the complete over
throw of the church, the confscation of its
vast estates, and its exclusion from all par.
ticipation in the affairs of government. Adj
mission free by ticket, which can be procured
at the Office of the association.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
LOWER CEDAR POINT.
improvements Made ut Washington
Coney Island-A New Steamer.

improvements Made ut Washington's
Coney IsIand-A New Steamer.
Mr.. Harry Bowers, the proprietor of Lower
Cedar Point, has made many improvements
in this watering place which has been styled
the Coney island of the national capital In
order to expedite travel to this resort
the beautiful and commodious Hudson
river steamer, the Armenia, has been
purchased by the company. 1t has COM
Portable carrying capacity for 1900 peo-
pie and will make the trip to the point
In three aud half hours. The captain
and crew will be selected from
Washington river men. During the season
the Washington Light Infantry and the
National Rifles will make excursions in full
force and uniform.
The Point is undergoing great improve
ments. Fifty new bathing houses are in
process of erection, thus making 1870 in all.
A restaurant is TO be built upon the salt
water, where all the delicacies of the city and
the sea will be served according to the Eu.
ropean plan. A large number (some 200 OF
additional shade trees have been transplanted
aud arc thriving admirably. The initial trip
of the season is contemplated to bo given on
the thirtieth of May.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
DRoPosALs FOR FUEL.
QUARrERMAsTERs OFFICE U. & NC,
WAsIIISGTON 5lh ADril IgS1

QUARTERMAsTER's OFFICE u. t. NJ. c.,
WAsIIISGrON, 5th April, 1888
sealed proposals ln dupllcate VIII be received at
18th day OF May next for supplying wood and coal
the United States Marines At one of the fol-
1884: - - ~'
Portsmouth, N, H.; Charlestown, Mass; Brook.
Washington, u. q; Annapolis, MIDI Gosport, near
Fla,
Specifications, with blank proposals, can be OBJ
tained upon application AT any OF The stations named
or at the offices of the Washington u
g., aud Assistant Quartermaster, 22b South Fourth
street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Proposals should be Endorsed " Proposals for Fuel"
and addressed 10 the undersigned
W. IL. SLACK,
Major and ouartermaster U. s, Marine Corps
WnalInmInn- ID
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pRoposALs FOR RATIoNa

QUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE U. s. NC
WAsHISGToS, 5th April, lSS3
Sealed proposals, In duplicate viii be received NJ
this office until Y o'clock m. OF MONDAY, the 18th
day of May next for furnishing ratlons 70 the United
States Marines at one or more of the following sta
tons, nom LIST July, 1883, TO 30th June, 1884;
Portsmouth, NJ H.; Charestown, Mass. Brook
lyn, N. "; League Island, near Philadelphia, Pa;
Washington, ID. O.; GGBport, near Norfolk, Va;
Annapolis, Nd; Mare Island CAL; and Pensacola,
Fla.
Specifications with blank proposals. can be OBJ
tanned upon application at any of the stations named
or at the otiices OF the Quarermaster Washington,
d. C., and Assistant QuarterInnster, 2G south Fvurth
street, Philadelphia PA.
Proposals should be ndorsed Proposals for Ra-
tons" and addressed to the undersigned.
w. B. SLACK,
Major and Quartermaster u. $. Marine Corps
Waghinutnn N
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Lecturcs on Mexico.

At the request of a number of gentlemen
Col, John w. Foster, minister to Spain, has
consented 10 give two lectures on Mexico, on
Monday and Friday evenings, April l6 and
The lectures embrace brief sketch Of Mexi-
National Republican., 1883-04-14

EVERY girl should have one of the charm
ing white suits SO handsome and 80 popular
this season. They are to be found in every
variety at Taylor & Huftys, This firm have
a full line of shirt waists for boys, and a new
stock of the same garments for girls.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
The New Nickel.

The first installment of the fve-cent nickel
piece of the latest design was received by
Treasurer Wyman yesterday from the Phila-
delphia mint. 1t amounted to only $780, More
are expected soon. and they will be put into
circulation when received. This issue of the
nickel piece has tho word cents inscribed
under the Roman numeral V, and is intended
as substitute for the new nickel piece which
bore no inscription to designate its value be-
yond the figure V. There are already about
100000 pieces of this coin in circulation.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
PROPOSALS FOR SHEET LEAD.

SUPERVISING ARcHITEcr's OFFICE.
NEW PENSION BUILDINg,
1916 STREET NORTHWEST,
WAsHINoToN, ID. e., 10Th April, loSa
dimensions. ' wv
Specifications can be had at this Office
Bids received will be opened ut noon on the 10th O
APRIL, 1873.
NJ. c. MEIGS
Supervising Engineer and A rcbItect
National Republican., 1883-04-14
II. A. BURRILL,
Chief Bureau Engraving and Printing,
Waahinpton IN n
FOR CUT GRANITE.

OFFICE BUILDING FOR
STATE, WAR, AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS,
WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 10, Is6a
Sealed proposals for furnishing cutting, and delv-
erng the granite backing and pier stones required for
the west and center wings Of the building for state
war, aud Navy Departments in this city will be re.
ceved at THIS oifice until Y m. on MAY7, 1883 and
opened Immediately thereafter in presence Of bidders
specifications, general Instructions to bidders and
blank forms OF proposal will be furnished to regular
granite dealers on application to this office.
THOS. LINCOLN CASEY,
Lieut.. Col, Corps of Engineers.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
DRoPosALs FOR ExcAvArING, BUILDING
IL WALL, &c.
prpAnrMrNr OF THE INrEnIon,


WAsHINGroN, April y, lss3.
Sealed proposals Will be received at the Depart-
ment OF the Interior until noon of the 2iD DAY OF
APRIL, 1883, for the following work Uncluding all
materials required), at the Government reservation
at Hot Springs Garland County Arkansas.
For excavalng about nine thousand (0,OO0) cubic
yards of material,
For building a wall upon both sides OF Hot Springs
Creek requiring about thlrty-One hundred (3iO0)
cubic yards of granite masonry.
For laying about nineteen hundred uoOo) cubic
yards OF concrete
For putting down about hny.hve hundred and sixty
(l2) inches In diameter.
For laying about twelve hundred q ZOO feet OF six
(0l inch Iron pipe.
Plans, specifications, and instructions for bidders
may be obtained upon application to the Depart
ment Of the Interior.
IL. NJ. TELLER
National Republican., 1883-04-14
Antiion snIte.
->o>-L>.,.- c'"'iion cl s eSa''s.
United States Marshal's Sale.
9roposals.

DRoPosALs FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
Il SCHt OIL BUILDINGS IN THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA.
OFFICE OF TIE ESGINEER COMMISSIONER,
. . WAsHINoTOS. n. c., April ~, 1854
BY direction OF the Board of Commissioners sealed
proposals. VIII hc :, ceived at us office until II
o'clock ~ on SATURDAY, APRIL n, lisa, for the
construction o, The following named scnool buildings
In the District OF Columbia. viz:
Eight Dom building square No. 500.
Ten room huilt ~ on square No. hA
Ten room building on square No. 10.
county. ''
ono room bui ding near Brooks station county
Two room bnildlng ut Btnn ngs, county
proposals must be made upon blank forms ana in
nceOrdance with spevi ncatons and Instructions to be
furnished by the inspector OF buildings.
PlanS can be seen and Information obtained reia-
tive thereto at the oce OF the Inspector OF buildings
The right Is reserved to reject any and az bids or
paris OF blds. q. j. LYDECKER,
Major OF Engineers. u, =. A.,
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PRcPosALs FOR FRESH BEEF, &c.

- NAVY PAY OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. C., a pril n, 1879,
Sealed proposals will be received at this office until
y o'clock on the FIFTEENTH DAY OF MAY, 1888,
Tor supplying such quantities OF Fresh Beef and
Negeables, Fresh Bread and for Baking Navy
Bread as may be required at the Navy Yard and sta
Ing June 81, 1881
Blank forms OF offer, and all necessary informa-
ton as 10 specifications and the quantities required,
can be procured By applying TO the Inspector OF Pro-
VISIONS and Clothinr vt the Washington Navy Yard.
RICHARD WASHINGTON.
Paw InspeCtur. u. Il. N,
National Republican., 1883-04-14

INoR sALE-PRINTED CARDS. "FURNIsHED
r Rooms, with Table Bosrdi" This House for
Rent, apply at -" and Furnished Rooms for
Rent price 10 cents each are for sale AZ the Business
Once Of Tho National Republican.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
pRoposALs FOR COAL AND WOOD.

CLERKS OFFICE HoUsEor REPREsESTArIvEsU U. s.,
WAsHINGTOS, ID. G., April 10, iSSa
Sealed proposals will be recelydd ut this Office un
" o'clock noon ON FHlDAY Y,the 27th day OF April,
for the delivery Of three hundred y (35O) TONS
more or less of ash furnace coal also forty
!fO cords, more or less OF best spruce plne wood.
the vaults OF the south wing OF the Capitol on or be-
fore the Both day OF May next The coal must weigh
2?iO pounds to the ton. and the wood must measure
l2S cubic feet TO the cord and be corded and meas.
the Capitol aud the right TO reject any or all bids Is
reserved.
The bids to be indorsed Proposals for Coal and
Wood" aud addressed TO
EDWARD McPH ERSoN,
Clnrk of the HnIIHn of Rnnrnsn InIINa
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DRoPosALs FOR ICE.
oFFISE OF THE PUBLIC PRINTER,

WAsHISaToN. ID. C., April Z, lSSa
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office until
ing the Soyernment @ Printing Office with ice Tor the
Bidders will state the kind of ice they rropose Ia
furnish. The successful bidder will be required TO fur
nsh II IN such quantities and at such times us may be
required subject to weight and inspection when re-
bids '' ~ ''
Bids VIII be indorsed " Proposals for lee" and adj
dressed to the Public Printer.
y. p. ROUNDS,
Public Printer.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

BYRON never uttered truer words than
when he said, physicians mend or end u.s."
But while doctors disagree, all the world has
agreed that there is no remedy equal to Dr.
Bull S Cough Syrup
National Republican., 1883-04-14
MONUMENTAL THEATrR.

"Davene's CollosAl Allied Attractions Is the
title OF tue combination which appeared at this
theater last night and is without doubt Que OF the
best and strongest variety organizations that has
ever appeared in this city. II is composed of
OF the brightest specially artists that money freely
yet judiCiously expended could secure. II is an
organization that Mr.. w, NJ, Davene, the proprle-
tor, is very justly proud OF. The French Troupe
most expert, daring and graceful athletes on this
continent. The various aerial acts, mid .air
flights, and finally Mile. Lotto's dive headforemost
from the dome of the theater to n net over the
auditorium, stamp Mr.. W. NJ. Dayene, Nine Ma
gerald, and Mile. Lotto as perfect marvels of skill
and daring. Their performance begRars desCrip.
other members Of the company Miss Ella Wcsner
the Yillion Bicycle troupe, Sheehan and Coyne,
the sissons, the comical Cawthorn, and Boyd and
praise.
The usual prices of admission will be
charged, aud matinees will be given Tuesday,
Thursday, and Friday.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
DRoPosALs FOR IRON COLUMNS FOR GATE.
j. WAYS OF NEW PENSION BUILDINQ.

OFFICE OF SUPERVISING ARCHITECT,
1915 STREET NORTHWEST,
WAsHfSGTON. ID, O., March %, 1888
Sealed proposals Will be received at this office until
noon APRIL q, 1888, for sixteen cast-lron columns
10 feet 10 Inches in height for tile gateways ofthe
New Pension Building In Judiciary Square this city.
Specifications can be obtained at this office.
M. G. MEIGS,
Supervising Engineer and Architect
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4ito.

9itO.
WOODRUFF.--Apri ~, 1889. PHdBE r wife Of
James Il. Woodruff. aged So years.
And the same sweet smile remanoth
Ofangec grace,
Aud holy quiet reigneth
On her face"
Funeral from residence 1872 Caroline street north
west sunday next, at o'clock y. m. 80
YOUNG.--At Sacket,s HarbOr, N. ", April II,
1881 ht the fesideuce OF hs son-in.law, Major H. q.
hgbert, U. s. A., Dr. NOBLE SouNo late OF Wash.
iDgton, ID, O.
Funeral from Trinity Church, on Saturday, atI2 ms
National Republican., 1883-04-14

WEAK lungs, splitting of blood, consump-
tion, and kindred affections cured with out
physician. Address for treatise, with two
stamps, Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa-
tion, Buffalo, N. Y.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
LOCAL MENTION.

The best cure for diseases Of the nerves,
brain, and muscles. is browns Iron Bitters.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
New Theatre ComIaue.

Tonight closes the very successful engage
ment of the Joe Bowling combination at this
very popular place of amusement, Monday
night Davene's Colossal Allied Attractions
commence an engagement for one week. We
clip the following from the Baltimore Sun of
Sept. 26:
National Republican., 1883-04-14
HANDSOME LOTS ON NEW HAMP-
SHIRE AVENUE, BETWEEN S
AND Z STREETS.

A plat of this ground, with the pro-
jected improvements, will be shown to
purchasers. Several important sales have
been recently made. The outlook for
New Hampshire avenue is decidedly
promising. The southern and eastern
exposure, combined with the reasonable
price at which desirable lots can be Sc
cured, renders it worthy of the consider
alton of parties looking for profitable in
vestment. ..HJ uu s4. 1.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

"Aldcrney Dairy Wagons"
Fresh Alderney butter churned every morning,
and delivered in u Ii" Ward" prints, at soc. perb
Also cottage cheese, sc. per bnll buttermilk, sc.
per quart, and sweet milk, Sc. per quart
National Republican., 1883-04-14

A New and Attractive Residence on
Sixteenth street, near Scott Circle, ad-
Joining the residence of Mr.. L. f. An
drews, the artist.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

Job Printing
or every description executed neatly at the short.
est notice at THE REPUBLICAN Job Rooms.
National Republican., 1883-04-14
1887 PENNA. AVENUE,
orcr for sale the Properties named below,
LOTS IN THE SUBDIVISION OF CO.
LUMBIAN COLLEGE LANDS.

These lots are offered upon easy terms.
The streets have been opened and the
grades established. Several important
improvements will be commenced by
owners this spring. Intending purchas-
ers are requested to examine the ground
and act without delay, as the prices will
undoubtedly be advanced very soon.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

gents clothing watches jewelry &c Call on or
address Herzog. No. 30S Ninth street. near Penn.
sylynnia avenue.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

A Three-story and Basement Brick
Dwelling on Vermont avenue, near Iowa
Circle.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

The Colfax Mansion, on Lafayette
Square. This house is now vacant, and
will be shown to parties wishing to pur-
chase.
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Improved Property.

An Elegant Residence ON Franklin
Square, built by the owner for his own
use, and which can just now be gotten at
much less than cost.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

The Fine Stone-front Residence No.
149l X street, near Mcpherson Square.
National Republican., 1883-04-14

On W street, between Thirteenth and Four
teenth streets northwest, the Washington and
Georgetown Street Railway company will
soon erect brick stable 100 by 81 feet, two
stories in height, and brick car house (T
shaped) 81 feet in depth.
This improvement is rendered necessary by
the fact that this company at an early day
propose extending their Fourteenth street
branch TO Mount Pleasant, and the want Of
more accommodation for their animals and
ears is felt.
1t is proposed as soon as the building is COM
pleted to make the shortest time between cars
during business hours one minute aud the
longest interval three minutes.
THE ST. MARC HOTEL IMPROVEMENT.
Mr.. Harry g. Bowers has made some very
attractive improvements in the arrangements
Of the st. Marc hotel, which will add greatly
TO its appearance and the comfort of its guests.
The Office has been removed to the large saloon
adjoining the hotel, and presents forty-foot
entrance front on Pennsylvania avenue, The
office itself is a handsome piece of cabinet
work, being built of mahogany in antique
fashion and solid design. 1t is the work of
Mr. Levi Curry, of this city. The rich,
unique curtains are of an original and ex-
quisite design, the idea Of MSs. Bowers, and
oriental in pattern. Electric bells have
been introduced in the house in lieu of
the former style. The spacious saloon for
merly occupied by the hotel Office is now
thrown open as sitting room, making II the
handsomest aud most extensive south Of New
York. The cigar and news stand has been
Ngreatly enlarged and the bar vastly improved
in style and size. The tables are all supplied
with electric bells. A telegraph office has
been established in the building for the con-
venienCe of the guests and the public, and a
private sitting room apportioned off the Office
for social or business parties who desire re-
4 tirement.
SOUTH WASHINGTON.
On B street southwest between Ninth and
Tenth, Mr.. A. Il. Barker has just completed
/ four very handsome dwellings. They will
have press brick fronts and bay window ex.
l tending from basement TO top, and DO finished
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1883-07-19
WASHINGTON.

The Attorney General has given On
opinion that the office Of Tea Inspector was
not created by the act to prevent the i'm
portation Of adulterated teas, but that the
customs authorities must do the work.
The Department Of Agriculture ut
Washington, in Its July report, places the
condition Of winter wheat ut ~ per cent
OF spring wheat at 9s to 100, and Of corn
ut IS
Thirty special agents Of the General
Land Office have furnished information
which caused the prompt cancellation Of
fraudulent entries covering 1000 acres,
much OF which was located In rich valleys
During the third quarter of the last
fiscal year the receipts 1t the postoffice
Department were I'll ,ala.376; expenditures.
$40, ~, $50: surplus, $l,Ila,s'1 For the nine
months Of the fiscal year ended March 81 !,
1888, the receipts we're va, 94G, $50; expendi-
lures, 81, 4:a.a l4; surplus, $..'Oa.44..
Secretary Teller, in letter to the
Commissioner Of the General Land Office,
says the indemnity lands OF the Northern
Pacific railway must not be closed To settle
ment any longer than necessary to
enable the company to make its felec-
ton Of lands IN lieu 1T those
lost within the granted limits, and
directs the Commissioner to notify the CON-
pany that all selections in Wisconsin and
Minnesota must be made within three
months, when the orders withdrawing the
indemnity lands will be revoked, and the
lands opened to settlement The company,
in selecting, will not he permitted to take
the best land and leave the poorest