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Bold and Brutal Robbers.
PARTICULARS OF THE ATTACK UPON PAYMAsTEl
WHIPPLE AND HIS ESCORT.

WHIPPLR AND HIS ESCORT.
The War department has received a report, dated
May 18th, from Lieut.. Col. Whistler, commanding
Fort Buford, Dakota, OF the particulars OF the
recent attack by desperadoes upon Paymaster
Whipple. He was attacked four miles from Burns
ranch by seven masked highwaymen. Sergeant
Conrad, troop r, 18th cavalry, IN charge Of the
escort was killed while gaanfly repelling the as
severely wounded in the arm while in the act Of
discharging his piece. The driver Of the ambu-
lance also received slight scalp wound. All the
party In the ambulance excepting the SER
geant, who received mortal wounds, Jumped out
at the second volley, and were exposed to a muir
derous fire. The paymaSter started In pursuit OF
the mules, which had taken fright, and were run
ming away with the ambulance containing funds
and the dying sergeant. He overlook them after
miles chase, and reached Scott'S ranch In safety
with the funds. Mr.. Such, the clerk and ambulance
driver, were covered by the rifles OF the robbers and
ordered to run TO the escort wagon. After an un-
successful search for the safe containing the funds
supposed to be in the escort wagon they broke the
arms Of the escort and ordered them to get into the
wagon and drive of. Watch was kept at SCOTS
ranch all night I'm fear OF renewal OF the attack.
Major Bell, with his troops, Lieut. Nancy, fifteenth
infantry, and three Indian scouts in search OF
the robbers, having reached Scotts by a forced
march at daylight OF the 18th.
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The Mafkets.

BALTIMORE. May l7-virginia skies deferred. =:
past-due coupons, So; new threes. 81 bid to-day
BALTIMORE, MD, May 17.-Cotton duIl-mid-
ding, 1lE Flour dull and easy. wheat-southern
quiet and steady; western higher and quiet southern
l.f0kal IL; No. 2western winter red, spot I0i bid
May. IOlal ON; June. I02sa1 o3; July 024al 02k
August, l011sa102. Corn southern steady; western
higher and dull; southern white, 6sa70 DO yellow
60a6S; western mixed spot and May. 69,1a60A; June
60ka6OH July. 61s<a61k Oats firni-sOuthern, 4Oa43
western white zl.s a.: do mixed ssaa
Whisky quiet 1l6 Other articles unchanged Freishts
to Liverpool Per steamer dull-cotton, u-64d.: -four
s0Oo bnshels corn 80 600 bushels oats GOO bushels
rye 1000 bushels, shipments-wheat, 90 6oe bushels
IS 600 bushels
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PROPOSALS FOR POST OFFICE ENVELOPES.

PROPOSALS. FOR POST OFFICE ENVELOPES.
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, D. c., May 2 1884.
Sealed Proposals. will be received at this Department
TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ for furnishing Post Office En-.
yeopes IN such Quantities and at such times they
may be ordered during the fiscal year ending June 80
1855. Of the following classes viz:
Nos to4. For Official Letters and Returns
No. 5. For Returning Dead Letters.
No. g. For Registered Packages
No. z. Tag Envelopes for Registered Packages
No. 3; For International Money. Order Adyices.
Blank forms OF bids. with samples and full specifca-
tons Will be furnished application to the Third
Assistant Postmaster General. Washington, D. G.
- W. O. GRESHAM
my3-1aw4w Postmaste General
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A DISASTROUS FIRE.
Extensive ConflaRration In Liverpool.

Boston, May IA special cable dispatch from
Liverpool says: What promises TO be one OF the
years broke out this morning. Already the flames
have gained considerable Roadway In three large
cotton warehouses and are rapidly spreading to ad-
joining property. The loss, 1t is feared, will be
great. as the fire is in district where much valu-
able goods are stored
Later-2 p. m.-Three cotton warehouses are
burning
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AN ALLEGED UNSUCCESSFUL ATTKNPT AT POCKET.
PICKING.-In the Police Court to-day young col
ored man was charged In two cases with attempt
at larceny. Of1cer Bryan testified that last Thurs
day he saw the defendant In the booksellers room
at the race-track, put his hand into gentIeman's
pocket as the gentleman was reaching after a pool
ticket Witness notified Detective Carter about the
AFFAIR. Detective Carter testified that he followed
the defendant along the Quarter-stretch, and saw
the defendant draw gentlemans coat back and
put his hand In his vest pocket, without, however
getting anything. Witness put him under arrest
Witness could not fnd the gentleman afterwards.
The DEFENDANT who said he had been thirteen years
employed at the New York post ONCE and for sew
era years past had followed the races denied hav-
Ing his hands In anyDOdy'S pocket Geo. Gardner
cOlOred, bartender at COney Island, testified to his
good character The court suspended the first case
and gave him three months In Jail On the second
case. An appeal was noted.
The CAPITAL CITY GUN CLUB MARKsMKN.-Nr
Edward L Mills, president OF the Capital City Gun
Club, and Mr.. VIM. Wagner, leave this afternoon
for Knoxville, Tenn, to participate I'm the I'VE
days ciay-pigeon shooting tournament to be held
In that city May Goth to 18th inclusive Thence they
go TO Chicago TO meet Nessrs McKelden, Smith
and Bailey, the other three members OF the team TO
represent the club In the international claypigecn
shooting tournament TO be held In that city May
10Th TO 31st inclusive. From there MeSsrs Mills
and Wagner go To Louisville, KY, to compete In
the match at wild live pigeons for the Champion
ship OF America and purse OF ZOO. Mr.. Mills has
been selected 70 represent the club delegate to
the convention TO be held at chicago for the forma-
lion OF national association Of sportsmen.
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Murder NV a Ira mn.

PORT JERvIs, N. Y, May 17.-Intelligence has
Just been received here OF murder committed last
night by tramp at Turner's, who was rObbng q
farm mousse. The farmer made resistance, and The
tramp drew a revolver and shot at him. The ball
missed the farmer, but killed his wife. He then
dubbed the farmer and escaped With $780,
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The African M. r. Conference.

BISHOP HILLERY's TRIAL AND OTHER MATTE RS.
new YORK. May 17-At the session Of the African
M. E. conference to-day the investigating commit
tee requested the presiding bishop to order certain
witnesses to appear befH N them In order that they
might ascertain whethsr or not the trial OF Bishop
Hillery had been conducted properly and accord
ing to law. A resolution recommending the con-
sOlidatiOn OF the Star OF Zion journal and the book
concern was referred to a committee.
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''Humbuggery ON an Imaginary
BaSiS.v


GRANT q WARDS capital"
The examination OF r. ID. Ward, OF the late firm
OF Grant Ward, before the referee In New York
yesterday, reads like q selection from Col Mulberry
Sellers In 1.-The Gilded Age" Lawyer Bangs rnade
Ward confess. This Is the way he gave Fred.
Grant his "profits:"
Q.-How did Col Fred Grant become entitled to
draw against Grant & Ward? A.-Sometimes he
got money outside. Sometimes he got money cred
tied tohis bank account Sometimes deposited
IL myself, crediting him for profits.
Con imaginary profits due z. Grant you would
make out check and deposit that? Al think
that was the way.
Q.-Then you would have the check Of the nrm
TO your order and deposit that7 Ayes
Q.-Was not the nature OF the business the as
sumption OF fanciful or prospective or imaginary
profits TO be derived from fictitious contracts
founded on manufactured and artificial contripu-
lions OF altogether imaginary money!
MI. Ward Joined In the general laugh at this
and asked TO have the question read over to him
Then ne said: II give it up." Then Mr. Bangs asked
hlm TO characterize the business himself and saw
II 1t was anything but humbuggery on an imasi-
nary basis, and Mr.. Ward answered that .ssome Of
IL was on an imaginary baSSn
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Indian Trouble i'm the Northwest.
SEVEN HUNDRED RED MEN OFF THEIR REsERvATION-

DEMANDS OF HALF BREEDS
WINNIPEG, MAN., May 17.-Dtspatches from In
dian Head say that Ptapot and Yellow Calf, with
bands numbering seven hundred, have encamped
there, having left their reserves because OF the
frightful amount OF disease prevalent Assistant
Commissioner Reid and Col Irvine are there to talk
With the chiefs and urge them to return to their
serves, but the latter absolutely refuse Trouble is
feared. A dispatch from Prince Albert says the
half breeds have appointed delegation to meet
Louis Riel, the leader OF the Red river rebellion In
1871, in regard to their grievances They want to
be treated the same as the Manitoba hall breeds
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Fatal Collision on the New York Cen.
trail
SYRACUSE. n. Y. May 1.-Two freight trains on
the New York Central railroad colllded at Chit
tenango station this morning. A locomotive and
fifteen cars were dera1led and badly broken up,
and large quantity of merchandise was destroyed.
TWO car loads OF sheep were killed. Engineer
George Finley. OF Albany, was killed, and brake
man was badly injured.
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CLEVELAND, O., May 1.-THE national convention
Of the Ancient Order Of Hfbernians adjourned at
O'Clock this morning to meet two years hence In
st. Paul The following were the officers elected:
National delegate, Henry F. Sheridan, Of Massa-
chusetts; secretary, P. s. McNellis, OF Indiana;
treasurer, John McSOrley, OF Massachusetts,; board
OF national directors, jeremiah Crowley, of Massa-
chusetts; Cornelius Harrigan, OF Minnesota; NJ. A.
Shea, OF Massachusetts,; F. B. Murphy, OF Iowa. and
j. s. OCOnner. OF Ohio
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District Government Affairs.

THE GAS TAR IN THE RIVER
The District Commissioners yesterday received
letter from Mr.. Thomas Lucas calling their atten-
ton to an article published in THE EVENING STAR
March LIST, about the coal tar In the river He says
"the House having passed bill for the protection OF
fish and spawn In the waters OF the District, think
IL Is time now for the District government to do
SnS ,pwafos aDang TINS nuisance OF run
StrOyS fish and spawn. The article alluded to as
published in The STAR In March resulted In a par
tlal investigation by the nealth oice. but the Com
misSoners yesterday again addressed Health Officer
TOwnshend, stating the substance Of Mr.. Lucas
complaint 1t is understood" the Commission
ers say, that the tar and other refuse is great
as TO seriously interfere With tho work OF dredging
If this is does 1t not interfere with the passage
again called to this, that il your investiration ip
March was not thorough you may make It
so now, In time to ask any new clause to the bill
for protection OF fish that you may deem proper"
PROTECTION OF HOTEL GUESTS IN CASE OF PIRE
The Commissioners to-day sent Invitations TO the
propretors OF the principal hotels in this city TO
sideng the necessity Of adopting measures for the
better protection OF their guests In case OF fire.
BUILDING PERMITS.
Building permits have been issued by Inspector
two-story dwellings, 10th street, between and
North Capitol streets southeast; 81 000 Shoemaker
ings intersection Sd and M streets and New York
avenue northwest; $4,000 C. NJ. Floyd, erect q
two-story dwelling and store, New Hanp-
John Mckenna, erect a two-story- and basement
dwelling, K, between 24th and 25th SITS NV. S. 900
Philip Pollard, erect office building, northwest
corner 18th and sts NV; $500. John T. Spring
man, repair brick, southwest corner 9TH and ii sta
sw.;s25o Miss E. s. Smith, erect three-story- and
cellar dwelling between 18th and 18th SITS; s. ZOO
Mrs Hannah Engle, erect two two-stOry- and base
ment dwellings, Cd between and Dsts. me-; IS 900.
r. p Yeatman, repair brick 1913 ~ st sw; 81 600
Katharine H. Taylor, erect three-Story and base
ment dwelling, 18th street, near Dupont circle
northwest; $4,000. Hon j. r Mcpherson, erect a
three-story and basement dwelling on Vermont
avenue northwest; $500 H. A. Willard, erect an
Office building, three-StOry and basement, street,
between 14th and 18th streets; $4,000
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Commissioners have appointed Harry W.
James telephone operator, for the time being, in
resigned, to take effect at once.
retail liquor license was issued to-day to Huth
& Taylor.
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ocrrespondencs Of Tn Evxxue e1AA
AxNAfoIIs. NAY IS, 1884
The following are the naval cadets who reported
az the Naval academy Thursday for nnal examna-
uon- The nrst thirty-nve graduated from the
academy IN June, isss, as cadet midshipmen. the
rest as cadet engineers: Lewis Nixon. va. spencer
$. Wood, n. T.; VIM. b. Fletcher, Vt; Kdson W.
sutphen, Neb.; Louis s. Bennett, N j.; Marbury
Johnston. Ga; VIM B. whittelsey, n. Y: Jacob q.
McWhorter, Ga: ]. G. Doyle, Pa: L. r savage. III.
Joseph L. Jayne. Miss; Finley A. McNutI Ind
William b Duncan, \. Z; Thomas c. Prince, Ohio:
Wiley r. NJ. Field. Va: Edwin A. Anderson n e.:
Lorenzo semple, Ala: Albert l. Key, Tenn; Walter
7. Paine, Ohio; Henry A. Houst, Ala: William J.
SramSs. Pa; John NJ Poyer, III; Herman II. Hen
McGinin, Pa; Nathaniel NJ. Hubbard, Iowa:
Lawrence s. Gwyn, Miss: William n King, jr. CA:
FELTON, Parker, Mass; Frederick II. stable, Cal;
Z: Hammond Fowler, Va: all OF whom entered
and graduated from the Naval academy "a cadet
mfdshlpmen; Emil Thesis Wis; Robert W. Gate
wood, Va; VIM. II; p Creighton, o.: WIN. H. Cham
NELL Pa; Otto C. Gsantner. n. j.; A II. Clarke, X.
l.; Jos II. Pendleton, Pa; Harry l. Hawthorne, Ey;
Clarence c. Willis, Miss; Frank II. Conant. Mass:
Willis B. Day, OHIO John C. Leonard. Ohio: cha.
H Rowland, r. l.; Ward p. Winchen Ohio: Andrew
McAlllster. n. I. Seven OF these have already re-
signed or signifed their intention OF resgning nom
the navy, their designations 70 take effect as follows:
Caoet Houst, March 8lst; Cadet King MAY 10Th:
CADETS Bennett and Duncan, May 18TH Cadet Ken
KEEL May 18th; Cadet Hubbard, June list: Cadet
OHIO, OF the class OF 81, who WAS prevented by
sickness from attending the examination last Lime
also reported Thursday for rnal examirAstion
Eighteen OF these cadets VIII be retained In the
successfully.
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NAXa RYiels-

At the general conference OF the A. NJ E. church.
at Baltimore yesterday, much Indignation was ex.
pressed because the NJ. E. general conference at
fraternal greetings instead OF q delegation.
The Union Pacific railroad company has settled
the famous credit mooilier litigation by an agree
meEt with Oliver AmeS and the receiver
The young girl who was Suffocated by gas at the
Niagara house, in Baltimore, has been Identified IL
Is believed, as Miss Jennie Gundolph, or Nj Crsw-
ford, Rockingham county, Va
Mr. Ge0FRe c. Maund prominent Baltimore
lawyer, died yesterday afternoon.
The Stadt theater, In Vienna, was totally de-
stroyed by fire last evening" but no lives were lost
Frontier BifzzQrd is the unique title OF a news
paper Just started In the young town OF Copp In
P0tpercDunEs, Dakota
q SICK HEADACHE, LANGUoR AND MELANCHOLY,
generally spring from Torpid Liver, Disordered
which DIR. Jaynes Sanatfve Pills viii speedily re-
move; By their beneficial action ON the hillary or
gans they Will also lessen the likelihood OF return
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DROPOSALS,

NAVY PAY OFFICE,
, WASHINGTON, May 10th, 1884.
Sealed Proposals Tin duplicated to be indorsed PRO
TWELVE NJ, 2lsT INST, for
L6O0 CALLS. VERY BEST QUALITY BLEACHED
WINTER SPERM OIL.
to be at the Washington Navy Yard barrels
by MAY 3lsT 1884 free OF expense the Govern
ment and subject to the usual inspection and con-
ditions mo person shall be received contractor
VINO not manufacturer Of regular dealer in the
articles which he offers to supply" and the right is
reserved to reject all bids Responsible security
on the bids the prompt and faithful delivery
OF the articles Blank forms bids had ct this
Once and all necessary information at the Navy Yard
THO'S H. LOCKER,
may10&17 Navy PAY Agent
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N AHHuEn-

WILLIAMSON-TRUE On Thursday, May Is, 1884
ct ST Matthews church, by Father Bolsnd, J. b M
WILLIAMSON. of Washington ID. c., to ALICE MA
RIAN TRUE, of Ieavenworth Kansas
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SARATOGA, n. Y, May 17.-At the morning ses-
sion OF the Presbyterian general assembly the mod
orator appointed committee OF forty-two on re-
duced representation. OF which the Rev. DR.. Mulch
more, OF the synod OF PENNSYLVANIA, is chairman.
resolution deprecating the publication and sale of
Sunday papers, and the dissertation OF the Sab
bath, was debated with great force and finally re-
ferred to a committee
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AUCTION SALES.
WAITER B. WILLIAMS CO. Aucsioneera

NY ID CO!,
WALNUT FRAME PARLOR SUITE, UPHOLSTERED
IN CRIMSON REP. WITH COVERS; WALNUT
NUT HAIRS AND ROCKEks. LACE CURTAINS
aAHbsoME BL nAkSo Walnut hui hA GHflM aE
SUITES, BRUSSELS HALL AND STAIR CAR CAR,
PETS, RUGS, DRU6GETS. BRUSSELS CARPETS
THROUGHOUT House. EASY CHAIRS, EN-,
CRAVINGS, HAIRCLOTH ROCKERS. WALNUT
BEDSTEADS, BUREAUS AND WASHSTANDS.
OAK SIDE TABLES. LOUNGES. WALNUT SIDE
TENSION TABLE WALNUT DINING ROOM
CHAIRS. HAIR, HUSK AND COTTON-ToP MAT
TkESSES, FEATHER PILLOWS An ID HOLSTERS,
BEDDI Nc, HEATING STOVES. CHINA. GLASS
AND CROCKERY WARE, KITCHEN UTENSILS
ETC
On THURSDAY, MAY TWENTY-SECOND. 1884 COM
mencing at TIN O'CLOCK A. NJ. shall SELL at resi-
dence 1924 northwest the above collection
of Household Effects Parties furnishing will hnd it to
their giving this sale special attention.
Terms cash WALTER b. WILLIAMS %,
myIT-d Aucti0neers.
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PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR THE PURCHASE OF VESSELS
U. 8. COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY OFFICE
WAsHING0ON. d. c.. May. 1854
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office until
TWELVE NJ, MONDAY, JUNE SIXTEENTH, 1884
1t which time and place they will be opened, for the
best St interests of the United States to sell
Fathomer," 70 feet length 16 feet breadth g. feet
depth q tons and the womasted center
feet INCHES depth, s. tons displacement
Proposals must be submitted In sealed envelope ad-
for the purchase Of vessels"
No offer for more than vessel should be included
within one proposal.
The vessels will be sold for cash. and this Office re-
serves the right TO reject any or all proposals.
Inc fafhomer can now be seen at the Navy Yard
Mashn Eton D. O.. and the Brisk at New Orleans Sl.a
application ut this once j u HII(3ARD
1t sup't U. s. Coast and Geodetic Survey
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BARNEY AARON RoBBkp.-Barney Aaron the
pugilist this afternoon notified police hesdouartrs
that ne was robbed OF SIS coat last night at the
National Hotel
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The WhinDin3 ROaf,

NEW CASTLE, DEL, May 17.-F1ve prisoners were
pub1icly whipped here to-day-four convicted OF
larceny getting ten ashes each, and one a burglar
getting twenty lashes, in addition TO an hours ex,
posal In the pillory.
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PROPOSALS FOR CAST IRON PIPE.
l. CFFICE OF BUILDING STATE.
WAR AND NAVY DEPARTMENTS.
WAsHINeroN. d c., May IT. 1884 }
1850 running feet Of Cast Iron Water Pipe and e1tr
ing Tor the State War and Navy Departments In this
city Will be received ct this Office until TWELVE NJ
on THU SDAi. MAY TWENTY-NINTH, 1884, and
opened Immediately thereafter in presence Of bidders
specahcatlons, general nstructions to biddsrs and
ton to this Office.
THOS LINCOLN CASEY,
mylI-bt Colonel, Corps of Engineers
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SUMNER RESORTS.

Rock ENoN SPRINGS AND MINERAL BATHS
IL Great North Mountain. near Wincheste Va Opens
June ~ 1854 Terms, ssS to $5S per month Of A Ia
four weeks. Tickets from Washington to the VCHAY
S1st.
Illustrated pamphlets. giving all information may be
IS PRATT l. SONS. Managers.
401 9Th street northwest
II certainly know Of place preferable to Rock Enon
G place OF sotourn and rest during the heated season.
From Hon. A U Wyman, Treasurer U. 8.
The atmosphere s singuarly pure and inv eorating"
From A ). Huntington, d. D., Columbia College.
'The climate delightful. the table appointments
good, the service prompt and efficient aud the cuisine
excellent" From John A. Baker. esq, Washington
Il can truthfully say that have passed de-
ti9htful a summer My family after twenty
four hours sbsence from your springs home sick
for Rock Enon" From B. D. Keyser. esq, Washington.
Having spent portion Of nine summers at Roc
fnon can speak with confidence as do with pleas
Wight ESQ.,. Washington. d. c.
The handsome service Of your bountfu table forms
marked contrast to that which characterzes summer
resorts in general" From ". Gwynn, ESQ Washing
ton D. c. my3-2m
NOR RENT-FIFTY FURNISHED OR UNFUR-
NISHED COTTAGES VEA0
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THR NEW ORLEANS ExrosITIoS.-The board ap-
pointed TO represent the executive departments at
the New Orleans exposition met at the Department
OF state to-day, and organized with Col lyford AS
chairman.
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pROPOsALs FOR STATIONERY
L TREASURY DEPARTMENT.
e, May To- 1884
Sealed proposals for furnishing Stationery for the
FISCAL year ending June go 1885 will be received at this
department until the SEVENTEENTH DAY OF JUNE,
1854. at TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ.
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished upon app
The bids will be considered and accepted or rejected
e Dy lten: and this advertisement and the oposa
50 far as accepted by the Secretary the Treasury and
the bond accompanying the same shall constitute the
contract between the Government and the bidder or
bidders, and no further contract will be executed
The articles contracted for must be furnished from
time to time during the year. in quantities pursuant
orders from the Department The entire quantities WILL
however, be called for during the year.
Each proposal must be signed by the individual or
nrin making it, and be accompanied by bond with
sufficient sretes in the sum Of two thousand dollars.
$1,000 approved by United States officer of the dis
rict in which the sretes reside or do business on
form to be furnished by the Department. conditioned
Tor furnishing such portions of the articles may
awarded under it, and the performance of the
Proposals unaccompanied by such bond will not be
considered and contracts will be awarded only to
tabi1shed of, dealers in the articles
Proposals to be addressed to the undersigned and
mark Proposals for Stationery"
deliveries must be free of charge at the Treasury De-
partment Washington D. and will be subject to In
Secretary of the Treasury delivery of an
nor article will be deemed sufficient cause to annul the
contract. at the option Of the Secretary.
The Department the right to waive defects
and reject any o. all bids
No aw I'd will be made until Congress shall make the
necessary apDro pr1ation. CHAS. j. FOLGER,
myli-law4w Secretary Of the Treasury