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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
1irgiuia 9res grs9s.
Ho,r 70 save Boys.

Women who have sons TO rear. and dread
ire Gemoralizing Influences of bad assOcia-
,ions ough: % understand the nature Of
young manhood. 1t is excessively restless.
I, is disturbed by vague additions, BY thirst
for action, BY longings for excitement by
irrepressible desires 90 touch life IN raani-
fold ways. Ii you, mothers, rear your sons
80 that their homes are associated with the
repression Of natural Instincts, you viii be
sue 70 threw them in the society that Ia
some measure can supply the need Of their
hearts They viii not 90 TO the public
houses at FIRST fer love Of liquor; very few
people like the taste Of liquor; they 60 for
the animated and hilarious companionshiP
shey find there, which they discover does 80
much 20 rePress the disturbing restleSsncss
On their breast. See to it that their homes
compete with public places in attractiveness.
Open your blinds by day and light bright
fires by night Illuminate your rooms.
Hang pictures upon the WALL Pat books
and newspapers upon your tables. Have
music and entertaining games. Danish the
demons of dulncss and apathy that have so
long ruled in your household, and bring in
nirth and good cheer. Invent occupations
for your sons. Stimulate their ambitions in
worthy directions While you make home
their delight til them With higher purposes
than mere pleasure. Whether they shalt
pass bOyhood and enter upon manhood with
refined tastes and noble ambitions depends
on you. Believe it possible, with exertiou
and right means, a mother may have more
control over the destiny Of her boys than any
other influence whatever.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
NEW GOODS.

IAN On rcccip; OF my supply Il Spring and
1 Summer Goods, which am selling 40 Popu-
lar prices. GEO. W. +. kEARSLEY.
COTTONS.
DIAM and Twsilcl Shectiu-s. S.. -. and
l1-i Bcachcd and Brown Shirtings in all
qualities. Bicachet ana Inblcached Drilling
Heavy Duck fl- Machine Sheets. Just reed and
Top Sale les GEO. w. I. kEARSLEY.
GROCERIES,.
4 RntERIES of al grades. including a nice
II lime ot Canned Goojs-lll Of which will
De- sold u.s. low us the Lowest.
Go. ". T. KEARSLEY.
DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS
DRESS GOODS DRESS GOODS
DTACE Cashmere BIZ and Cold Nuns Veil
h ing. Domestic and Fancy Ginghams, Zephyr
cloth and Chanhrays. Victoria Lawn, India
Linen. Plain and Figured Swiss. Piquc and
Plaid Nr>iin. just received and Tor sale by
GEO. W. T. EEARSLEN.
COTTON Tatic Cloths also BleacbeA and
\ lialf Blcachol Linen Damask, White
CouurcrpIncs. Iowcling in variety ~ the yard
agd Towels irom the lowest priced to the finest
qualities. Napkins and bowels White and Tur-
Key Red also Turkey Rcd Table Cloths. for
sale Dr. GEO. W. T. KEAIISLEY.
Nay -, 1854.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
Notice.

Thos. G. Rust hereby notifies the citizens Of
CharlcStowa and vicinity that he hasa new
and improved Steam Feather Rcnoyator which
DE intends 20 put into operation at once 1t
removes all moth. and cleans the feathers and
makes them as good as new Can renoyatc
from 5to 50 pounds at a time Prices Of Reno
waiting: - 80 for Bed. Bolster and two Pillows ;
without Bolster and Pillows. $500.
IL will also remove moth from blankets,
Clothing and Brussels Carpet. Shop on Con-
srcsS St, next door to residence. near Baptist
Church. Respectfully,
April y. 1884. I. g. RJSI.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
1888 Drug Trade 1888
AISQUITII ~ co.
Druggists,
Conrt-IIousc Snuare, Charlestown,

Courthouse Square, Charlestown,
nEALERS in Drugs, Chemicals, Paints Oils,
~ Window Glass, Patent Medicines, Soaps,
Pcrfumcries. Hair, Nail and Tooth Brushes,
Druggists Sundrics and Fancy Goods.
We respectfully c..lI tie attention Of our Gus
TONERS and the public to Our large AMI well Sc
lcctcd stock of all articles usually kept in first
class Drug Store. With increased facilities for
business and enlarged stock we are prepared To
serve the public with all goods in our line at
reasonable figures We are prepared 20 supply
country physicians with all articles they need
at the most moderate prices.
Our Book and Stationery department has
been well stocked and We are Offering special
inducements on goods ia this line.
4 full line of Tobacco, Segars, and Smoking
Tobacco always ON hand We are headquarters
for John Lucas Il Co.'S Liquid Painis-any
quantity OF all coOrs from ID. 10 gal. cans
always in stock.
JuufigrV 4 iSS3
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

Pullman Sleeper daily, on Express No. 3, New
York tO Chattanooga Harrisburg connecting
40 Roanoke with Pullman Sleeper for New Or
leans, VIA Knoxville and Atlanta, anu ut Iai-
ton wiki Pullman Sleeper for Jacksonville,
making virtually no change New York TO
Florida, and New York to New Orleans.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
Fushionablc I]urbcr.

SAMUEL BROWN the old reliable Barber,
having secured the services OF Geo. Lewis, who
has lately been working in the Eastern Citics,
can be found at oil hours at hls shOpa NJ thc
Watson House" where gentlemen can be
comfortably .iiaycd, Sc.
Rates moderate. and satisfaction guaranteed.
Call and he convinced.
Sept. 9Th, 1851 w.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
APRILE,

DOPE Send six cents for postage, ami
niLbi receive free 4 costly box of goods
which will help all, Of either sex, TO more mo-
ncy right away than anything else in the world.
Fortunes await the workers absolutely sure
At once address True : Co, Augusta, Maine.
Anil 10 ISSi-lVs
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
DRESS .Yz.9KE.S'G.
SHIRTS.

TRY the Pride of the WoIld Shirt, the best
in the market POO Linen and the ever
lasting stay attachment. For sale by
c. -. EBT.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES

WE will have by September Isl, full sup.
w ply Of school Books ofcvcry description.
also Il fun line of school Sundrics. such i
pens. slate pencils, satchcls. &c. We in,i,e
the attention of our csIStome-s, and the public
to this branch of our business. Amy book nA
in stock furnished in few days.
AlSQUITlI $50.
August 20. 1882.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
w DOL w anted!

TAM ready To pay the highest market price in
4 Cash for all the Wool clipped in Jefferson
County VIII receive the same in person or
by Agent in CharlcStown at the Adams Express
Oficc, National Bank Building, or ut the JEFF
fcrson Wooden Mills therefore known as Por
tcr's Factory near Wheatland StationS.N. R-&
Mark IL Ny arrangements are such that
can handle all the Wool brought or shipped 10
nae and Cash paid on delivery.
JNO. J. JOBE.
7. O. Whcatland, Jefferson County West Viz
ginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
CONNECTIONS.

AZ Tfa-erstown. Md. with the Western Mary
land Railroad toand from Baltimore, Frederick
Emmttsbure. Gettysburg, Pcnmar Waynes-
boro. Pa. and points on Western Maryland
Railroad and Its branches.
With Cumberland Valley Railroad toG from
Harrisburg. Carlisle, Shippensburg, Chambers
bun, N.rcrrsburs Martinsburs. and points on
thc Cumberland Valley Railroad and branches.
Also COB and from riJ,shUrg and the West and
Northwest and Boston. New York, lhiladcl-
uhia and North and East.
At~heunnd0ah Junction, ". va, with Main
Line of Baltimore and Ohio % and from Wash-
ingtou.
Az Bircrtou, Va. with Manassas Branch Of
Virginia Midland Railway
Az Wuvncsboro Junction, Va, with CheSa-
pcalc and Ohio Railway % and from Green
5ricr White sulphur Springs and Redmond.
At Loeb Laird with Lexington Branch Of
Richmond and Aucslouy Railroad.
AZ Natural Bridge. with Main Line Of Rich
moul and Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke with Nori0lkand Western Rail-
road
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
- NO. ~ .TEGSherGE.

NEW No Mackercl by the Kit OF dozen for
= sale by GEO. W I. kEAitSLEI.
My lsSl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

The press of the country constantly
filled with wonderful cures which have tran
spired through the agency ois0me medicine
ia their immediate nciVhborhOol. Scue Of
these have some foundation. but q great
number have no better basis than the Eighty
Imagination of the writer. The following
case, however, is without precedent aud
anyone is given thc privilege of writing %
she subscriber and lalias # he tells the
truth. Erie, P@.
Dr. Hartmann cannot but feel il my
duty % express o. you, before your depart
ure from our city. my thanks Tor the great
benefit / received from the Use Of your med
ieines. Teruua and Manaiin. One bottle Of
each placed nae square on my feet. after q
sickness Of four weeks, which confined me
% my bed AID then left nae lame and Grip
pied Three days t5om the commencement
oil Tie use OF your remedies, the cane was
dispensed with, and in week as,periectly
well, y. j. WRIGHT.
Business Agent Evening Herald, Erie
For o pamphlet on the " ms of Life" adj
dress DIR. *. D. Hartman Is Co.. Columbus,
Ohio. they viii send il free Of charge.
birds in las; years nest,
There are mo-. Goals bar.
r.,I,ts S.. min
y. y. Morning Journal
fs:-custh in last years cheese
There is no eus, hair
-Ch;clso Sun.
iva, in las; years jokes.
a.'Na|
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
JEFFERSON WOOLEN MILL,
Formerly Portcr's Factory.

Under the above mentioned name the old
- Portcr's Factory" which in days gone by en-
loved almost a national reputation for excel
lent manufactures, will be operated by the I'M
dorsigncd Necessary repairs have been made
and improved machinery introduced, and ii ~
our expectation to maintain the rel ut .tion Of
the mill and to meet the demand of the public
for lirst-class goods
The Highest Market Price will be paid for
Wool delivered at the MIL or at such points ~
may De designated.
Orders for Cloths, Yarns, &c, will receive
prompt attention.
Respectfully,
J.. J. JOBE & co.
Post OGlcc-Ripon, Jefferson County, W. Va
J. ]. lobe 6 Bro. will continue 10 operate the
Min N Brucetown, Frederick County, Virginia,
and will pay the top market price for Wool dc
liycrcl there.
April, 10, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

I ONSDALE Coub-ic iir stock of Blcachod
4 4 auJ Brown Co.-ous. Iii.3w Case Cotton.
fox sale oy e. ID. EBY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

No Dos runs daily. Al other trains daily ex-
ccpt Sunday.
W. NJ CLEMENTS.
Master CT transportation, CamdenStation.
November - 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

7 HAVE just received a prime article of Gin
1 of Medicinal purposes. Also have tae best
Cigars in town for Sc. Cigarettes and all Smo-
kcr's Goods sold by GEO. r. LIGHT.
SNINDOW GLASS and Putty; " Eureka "
w Horse Powder, prepared and sold by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
(tANPHOR ICE, Vassaline Camphor lee,
y Pure Vassalinc, for chapped hands Eyy
Flora, Lairds Bloom of Youth, Hagan's Mag
nolia Balm, for the complexion, for sale by
GEO. r. LIGHT.
GASOIINE and Benzine by the pint and
" Gallon: all the popular Linilncnts. inclu-
ding KcDdall's SPAWN Cure for sale by
GEO. T. LIGHT.
INARKS Pills, best in the market, TUFTS
- Pills McIane's Pills, Schcnck Pills, Rad
ways Pills, lIoopers Pills; August Flower,
Tcfnna. Manaln, SCOTS and Canuns Emul-
sion, Burnctt's Cod Liver Oil, Fellows Typo
phosphitc, for sale by GEO. T. LIGHT.
CCHOOL Books sold at list prices, (Maury'-
y Manuel, price $I.35, Cornells intermediate
81 .2Ol. Books not on hand will be ordered
Acceptance and Visiting Cards Chrome Invi-
lotion Cards; also the very latest Ragged Edge
PAPER Large stock Of Autograph Albums Just
received by GEO. /. LlGliI.
October I, 1883.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
S H OPPiRGI

Shopping Of Every Description
Promptly and Economically Done.
References Information aud Circulars given
when desired. Address
MrS.A NJ. SNOWDEN, No. - Bolton st.
Baltimore, Nd.
March %, lSS4-3m
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
CARPETS.

have just placed in my Carpet exhibitor an
addition of eighteen styles Of uew designs Of
CARPETS. at reduced prices. making total Of
about forty patterns 10 select from.
Apr. =, 81. GEO. W. 7. kEARSIEY.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

Plain and Orn.tmcntnl
MASTERING.

FTyuEsrbscribertake advantage fthe pres.,,
medium by which TO inform the citizens .,
this and adjoining counties that heisprcpar,d r.
undertakethe
PLASTERING OF HOUSES.
in any stylethat may be desired from one cos,.s
three, Hard Finish, White Goa, or Heavy skin
Corniccs and Centres run, and Ornaments ,,u,k,
ifdcsired. None but hrst-class wofkmen wilh!
employedon work that may entrusted 10 me "
clSfERXS CENEyTED AND GU4RAt
TEED TO HOLD.
hereby tender my gratefulacknoWcdceme,,
for the liberal patronage have received sincg
commencing business and hope by strict ads.:
renee TO duty to inertia continuance ofthe same
5ssr- Accommodation addressed 90 me A
Charlcstown, W. Va, will receive prompt st,en:
tion C.FRANk GALLANEk
March 2s, 1870.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

I ICORICE Lozengcrs and Cough Drops by
~ the ounce or pound.
AISQUITII 6 co.
Jan. II, 1853.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
Carpenter and Builder.
I. w. BLESSING

WILL hereafter continue the vigorous pros
w ccuiion ofhis avocation as Carpenter and
Builder, and will take orders and execute the
same promptly and satisfactorily. His cx-
ucrience Il such that he can guarantee perfect
and his prices will compare
f,vorabIy with the most reasonable. Those
desiring 10 build or improve should give him a
call.
November 90, 1SS3-y.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03

will purchase all the Wool delivered 70 them
at their Brucetown Wooiea Mill, Frederick
County. Virginia.
MnN 4 lNsI
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
Wool w anted.

WE arc In the market FIR Wool Call
w around and see u. Cash or trade paid
on delivery.
JEFFERSON co. CO-orERArlvES STORE
My 81 lSAl
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
STACC CONNECTION

At Riverside, for Lexington, Va.
AtnuycC Station for wildwood and Winch
ter, Virginia.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
Surveying and Conveyancing.

WILL survey anywhere, promptly and at
4 short nOtice-accurGcy guaranteed. Special
attention paid in connection herewith To ORA W
ING DEEDS or any other instruments Of Writing
O.-Charlestown, Jefferson Co., ". Va.
Dec. 5, 1871. >. HOW Eli BkoNN'
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
BABY CARRIAGES.

{ LARGE stock and all styles Of Baby Car
4 riaees. Just received and for ale az Balti-
nor prices hv SADLER K BRO
Nar.h Z. ~.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
Harper FeFry& Valley Branch
Is. ~ .. IL. Il.
Took effect Sunday, Nov. 18th, 1888.
WEST BOUND TRAINS.
EAST BOUND TRAINS.

No. 2l2 daily. All other trains daily except
sunday.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1884-07-03
STATIONIciIY.

WOCLD inform the public that every Pre-.
W scription that comes tO my store Is pr
pared by me individually. Person, can find
me at night Ut the room over tie old Sheriff
Office. Jail Building. Respectfully,
July III, lSSf. GEO. T. LIGHT
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-22
WEST WASHINGTON.

For some time hard feelings have existed be.
tween Berryl Eizorson and Samuel Pope, both
colored, and the latter resident of West
Washington, on account OF tho alleged fro
quercy with which the former was accustomed
10 call on Il o latter's wife and the too numer.
Gus delicate attentions with which no favored
her. on Sunday the two became involved In Il
dispute about II. Hard words were exchanged.
UnRind names were called. AT last Nlxorson
pulled out pistol and nourished II, by his
manner indicating what would be pope's fate
II he continued the unpleasant discussion.
The latter, however, nothing inundated,
knocked Nixorson down and took tho weapon
away, which, with NlxOrson, no handed over
TO Ofllccr Lyddano. NlxOrnou was afterward
released on leaving 500 collateral for his ap.
pearance at the Police Court, but no failed TO
appear and Pope is left master OF the field.
concert VIII DO given at Curtis Hall to-.
morrow evening under the auspices OF Poto-
mac Lodge, No. 3. An octet known as the
Franz abb Club Will mako lts ilrst appearance,
mostly residents OF Wost Washington: Messrs.
buchanan, Richardson, Mcfarland, Holmes,
Whlpple, Abbott, Hancock and Barbarln. The
Misses Marie Roid and Bortl0 Crawford Will
sing solos. Professor Jecko VIII be accnmpa.
MIST Professor Jaeger VIII give several solos
and the members OF tho club VIII render vari.
Gus selections.
A colored woman about 10 years old was
found ON tho streets OF West Washington last
night about O'Clock wandering about In an
apparently demonted state, She was talto n 10
tho police station by OflcOrs Lyddano aud Nc
Glue, where she said she lived IN tho suburbs
OF Alexandria near tho Orange Railroad. she
had several children there. How shD came To
West Washington she dld not know. Sho was
sent back homo this afternoon.
Mr., II. 7. Miller went down 20 Frederlcks-
burg yesterday with DR.. Cox, aud last night In.
stalled the officers Of the II. u, Lee Council
No, 3, recently instituted at that place, Thoro
was a band Of music In attendance and big
supper was served.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-22
AN ATTEMPT AT nLAcKMAIL,
which Did Not pan Out as Expec,e,

which U1u NOT l'nn Ouu as EHpecteu.
A desperate case of attempted blackmail
was brought to the attention of Judge Smell
this morning. The defendant was young
white man named Otto Sails. He was
charged with being a suspicious person and
pleaded not guilty.
Mr.. George W. Salter stated that last Sat-
urday evening about o'clock while out
walking with a young lady, near Twenty
first and i streets, tho lady said she
thought the defendant was following them.
Soon afterward the defendant came up and
said
81 am employed by Judge Hillyer aud |
have tumbled to the racket. ! know you
and know that young lady. You are in
hole and you had better get out of it as
easy as possible"
He began TO talk about money, aud said
he knew the witness and the young lady,
and for % few dollars he would keep his
mouth shut and witness was afraid to grab
him in the dark, because he might have a
knife, and told him to 20 over to light,
and he would sec what he could do for him.
He was about to arrest the prisoner, whom
he walked off aud warned witness about
following him.
Lieutenant Arnold testified TO arresting
the defendant, who admitted having some
trouble with gentleman at the place
named. He also stated that the defend.
ants reputation was very bad.
well, ninety days in the workhouse,
said the Court. THAT is all 1 eau do under
the lawr
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-22
DIED.

NORTHUMBERLAND %, of scarlet fever,
Laura Alice, only daughter OF Fred E. aud
Sophie G.. Woodward.
Interment at Glenwood this afternoon.
Boston papers please copy.l
BARRY.-on April 30, 1884, at z q. M,
James Barry, native OF County Limerick, Ire
land.
CoYLE.-During the night Of Sunday, AprIl
20, 1884, OF diphtheria, Eleanor, youngest
daughter OF Randolph and Mary Radrord
Coyle, in the fourth spring OF her happy
life.
cURlIs.-on the morning of the goth of
April, 1854, Sarah F. Curtis, In the Both year
ofher age.
FUNK.-on Sunday, April 90, 1884, at Q
o'clock p. M, of congestion OF the brain, VII
lie Lockwood, only son Of Sallle o. and VIM,
Funk, aged IL months.
KERPER.-on April 81, 1884, at 0 O'Clock,
Lille, youngest daughter OF George ana Kate
Kerper, aged years, months and II days.
Funeral from her parents residence, $40
Third street southeast, on Wednesday, April
90, at Q o'clock p. m. Funeral private.
JoNEs.-on April 30, 1854, at 1880 a. M,
Ellen, beloved who OF Edward Jones, and
Fitzgerald, aged SO years.
sULLIVAN.-On Sunday, April 90, 1884, at
$50 p. M, Mrs. Sarah A. Sullivan, In the 18th
year OF her age, at the residence OF her grand
daughter.
IHOMPSON.-The funeral OF Mrs. Thomp-
son viii take place from the house OF her hus-
band, John W. Thompson, on Wednesday, April
%, at 3 y. M
Friends are requested not to send flowers.
FOOs.-Rodney Fooe, formerly clerk OF the
Supreme Court Of Ohio, died ut the residence
OF his brother, in Nenia, on the morning OF the
21st instant.
CUFF.-Aprll 81, at 30 p. M, OF scarlet
fever, Louise Rose, youngest daughter OF
Michael and Elizabeth A. Gun, aged Ii months
and days.
BARTLETT.-At / o'clock p. M, Monday,
2lst instant, OF congestion OF the brain, VIII,
lam Alvin Bartlett, 1r., infant son OF Rev. Will
lam Alvin and Anna W. Bartlett, aged
months and 81 days.
Funeral services Wednesday morning, at IL
| o'clock, at tho parsonage, 1900 street north
west. No flowers.
| PURDY.--At2 p. M, April 81, Mrs. Sarah
Crane Purdy, relict OF the late John Purdy.
Che funeral Will take place from the resl
dence of her sister, Mrs. Mary O. Young, No.
| 1d16 street northwest, Wednesday, the 23l
instant, at o'clock p. m.
The Evening critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1881-1885, 1884-04-22
PROPOSALS
PROPOSALS. FOR PLYER PUNCMEA
IL FOR POSTAL NOTES.
Posrofr1on DEPARTMENr,

WAsH1NGTOS, ID, u, April Ia, 1881.
Sealed proposals. will be received at this De-
partment until IL O'Clock noon, on Saturday. the
18th day OF May, 1884, for furnishing 1900 Plyer
Punches for postal notes, to be delivered At this
Department on or before the 10th day OF June,
1884.
The punches to be furnished by the successful
bidder must conform In every respect TO the sam.
pie which may be seen and examined at the Of
ice of the superintendent Of the Money order
system, PostOfiice Department, Washington, d.
n. Y; Philadelphia, Pa; Chicago. ILL.,, and Bos-
ton, Mass.
All proposals are to be made In accordance
with the printed forms and specifications, which
will be furnished on application by letter to the
superintendent of the MOney-Order system,
Posto1ice Department, Washington ID. o. TO
whom bidders should address their sealed pro-
Punches"
A decision on the bids will be made on or be-
fore the goth day of May, 1881 the right being re-
W. q. GRESHAM,
ap1g Postmaster a eneral,