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The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-09-06
2rppusals.
PROPOSALS. FOR SUPPLIES.
U. s. NAVY PAY OFFICE.

u. y. NAVY PAY OFFICE,
WASHINGTON, ID. O., August IS, 1885.
:. SEALED pEao =, pReposAIs IN duplicate Endorsed
a. this ONCE, until noon September 10. 1885, for the
following articles he delivered at the Equipment
and Recruiting Department of the Navy Yard, WASH
ingon, p @. subject to the usual Inspection and
delivered Immediately, viz. Reql. No 90, Class
Cotton Irvine; "C,' 50 Bolts No. Flax Canvas;
"F." Clews; So" Angle Iron and Riyets. Requ.
No. i9a Glass"A Cotton Waste; "B." Noun! savage
and o!ews: neqi. No. los. Class " AZ Gas House
Coke; ."B," connesvle Coke; "G," Charcoal.
Requ. No. 100, Glass u, /" Oils, Beeswax, Ochre etc.
Iseqn. No lo7 Glass ~ Linen Thread; Class" q"
Straits Tin. Requ. No. los, Glass "F," Angle and
Globe Valves. 10 he awarded by classes. Bids will
be received and considered only "from manuiac-
lures OF OrTegular dealers In the articles which they
offer to supply and the right IL reserved to reject
any or all bids and TO waive defects. Schedules and
blank forms for proposals To be had at this ONCE
and all necessary Information at Navy Yard. Two
responsible persons or firms must guarantee on the
proposals the prompt and faithful delivery OF the
articles required, and the competency OF the guaran
tors must be certified to before notary or other
public officer.
THOMAS II. LOCKER.
aul6-4t5 Pay Director u. y. NJ, Navy Pay Agent.
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TOURNAMENT AT CHAPEL POINT.

The season at Chapel Point. under the efficient
and capable management Of the Howard Brothers,
mas been highly successful, having been largely
paironized by some of our best people. The season
closes on the 10th OF September, and as grand
male grand tournament, such as has never before
been seen in Southern Maryland, has been arranged
Tor that day. knights from every section OF The
state VIII enter the contest for the honors and prizes
giving promise OF an exhibition of horsemanship
seldom to be seen. Ample accommodations will be
made at the spacious hotel of the place to provide
Tor the comfortable care OF all visitors. The i'm.
mense dancing-hall will be beautifully decorated
with appropriate festoons and the beautiful grounds
OF the Point will present an attractiveness unsnr-
passed by the most modern improved seasides. The
proprietors at present are assduousy ct work pre-
pairing to entertain the throng of visitors expected
on the promised occasion. The steamer Law will
remain at the Point wharf during the night to return
all washington guests to their homes next morning.
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BUREAU or ORDNANCE,
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WARIIIkaTnN. ID. L. AuQIlRl o. 1SS

NAVY DEPARTMENT.,
WAsnISGTON, ID. o., August "a, 1885.
SEALED PROPOSALS., In duplicate, addressed to
the Chief OF The Bureau OF Ordnance, Navy Depart
lnent, Washington, d. O., Endorsed Proposals for
Suppes," Will be received at the bureau until ~
O'Clock NJ. on the rs day Of October, 1855, at which
hour the opening Of the bids will be commenced, for
furnishing and delivering at the United States Navy
Yard, Washington, ID. O., the supplies and mate
rials embraced In printed schedules, which, with
form OF offer aud guaranty and printed instructions,
Will be furnished by the bureau on application and
sent by ma II 40 requested, to persons desiring to
oiier for any or all OF The classes named therein.
The classes 10 be bid for are as foll0ws:
No. ]. Lumber; No. 2, Steel; No. 0, Crucibles;
No. 4, Files No. o, Feed; No. q. Phosphor- bronze;
No. I, pig.iron; No 9. Tin; No 9, Bltaminous Coal;
Leather Beltng No. IS, OH; No. H. Paint brushes;
No. 10, Nails; No. 10, Screws; No. II, Paint; No.
Is, lIaIdwarc No. 10, Muslin, Canvas, etc.. No. 20,
Miscellaneous.
Each bid must he accompanied by u written guar
antee Of two responsible persons, In the full amount
OF the contract that the bidder Will, within ten (lO)
days after the contract shall have been awarded TO
him, enter into u written contract with the Navy
Department for the fulallment OF the same.
Tho bureau reserves the right TO reject any or all
bids not advantageous to the Government and
to waive defects.
MONTGOMERY SICARD,
au3D Az Chief OF the Bureau,
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PROPOSALS. FOR FUEL.
CLERKS OFFICE,

CLERKS OFFICE,
HOUSE or REfRESENTATIyE s, u. s.,
WAsuINGT0H, ID. o., August 10, 1880
SEALED PROPOSALS will bo received at this
0nice until ~ O'Clock noon on MONDAY, September
1854, for the delivery OF eight hundred (SO0) tons
Of the beat White ash furnace coal, also fty (6O)
cords OF the best spruce pine and eighty (s0) cords
OF the hest oak wood, and az much more coal
and wood AZ may 10 needed by the House Of Repre-
heniaiives during the present fiscal year; said wood
the south wing OF the Capitol before the 18th
day OF October, 1885. The coal must weigh 2,2aO
pounds To the ton, and The OAK wood be cut In three
i3) pieces. The wood must measure i2s cubic feet
70 the cord aud be corded measured, aud cut at the
Capitol. the right 10 reweigh the coal al the Capt
to aud the rghto reject any aud all bids Is reserved
The bids 10 he Endorsed ''proposals for Coal aud
Wood aud addressed TO
JOHN b. CLARK, JR.,
au23-sis Clerk OF the House OF Representatives.
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nOME AGAIN.

The ladies' OF Washington viii be pleased TO learn
that Nine. Washington nodsle, has returned TO this
city and opened elegant parlors al yOI Pennsylvania
avenue, where she is ready 10 receive them aud
chow elegant styles aud work
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The Innocent Occupations Of Mr. Davis.

Our Atlanta correspondent relates a chat with Mr.
Jefferson Davis at lieauyor. Mr.. Davis eschewed
politics aud discounted OF the British classics OF the
nfst half OF our century. Bulwer IL his fayorIle
novelist aud he deems Byron the greatest OF poets
In his religious literature he sticks 10 the King
James version fhc Bible lie also Ii fond Of euchre
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BASE BALL ELSEWHERE.
Al hiladelphia-Philadelpha, 5; New York, O.
~ OVERWHELMINGLY, g; Buffalo,
At Jersey -Virginias. Trenton, rain.
At Observation-Disclosures 4; Baltimores, q.
Az New fork-Metropolitans, B; Brooklyns, l.
Al Boston-Boston, I; Providence, 2.
At Piftsburg-Cincinnati 4; Pittsburg, 2.
Al Louisville-St. Louis, 4; Loulsville,3
At st. Louis-Detroits, 9; st. Louis, Ola innings
The record to date Is as follows in the three asso
Citations.
EASTERN IELGuE
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Sporting 8ppds.
For STATIONERY.


u. y. HOUSE or RErREsEsTATIyg
WASHINGTON, u. ", August Is, 1885,
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received ~ this
nshllg stationery for the House OF Representatives
during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1856.
Blank forms OF proposals, blank bonds, and neces
sary Information Will be furnished ON application to
the Stationery Clerk.
The CLERK reserves the right 10 waive defects aud
reject any or all bids parts OF bids.
Proposals should be addressed 10 the Clerk Of the
House Of Representatives, and Endorsed Proposals
for Stationery" JOHN u. CLARK ,JR.,
au2J-Di3 Clerk u. 5. House OF Representatives
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II Needs a Conscience.

The Standard OIL Company Is getting ready 10
smash another OF iis little competitors. The stand
ard monopoly Will always be scandal In the com
IneTclal world until II Invests some Of lts blood
money " u conscience.
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MEN AND THINGS.

George s. Daniel Ia now located at The Colder
Eagle Clothing Co.'S northwest corner OF Seventh
and u streets, where he viii be grained to see al
hie frjeuda
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All II Fair In Love.


bashful young Georgian, who was AFRAID 10 pro-
pose to his sweetheart, Induced her 10 IRE At hun
with pistol, which he assured her was only loaded
with powder, ana after she had done 30 fell down
and pretended to be dead. She threw herself wildly
upon tue body, calling him her darling and her be-
loved, whefeupon he got up aud married her.
William IL. Daniel will be pleased 10 see bis
many friends al The Golden Eagle Clothing Co. b,
northwest corner Of Seventh aud D streets
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ANOTHER GRAND ATTRACTION,
COMMENCING MONDAY, SEPTEMBER Z.
One week only, the Popular Favortes,
LEONZO BROTH ERs,
AMI their
Great New York Dramatic Company.
Also their wonders of the Nineteenth Century,
Tiger aud Lion,
surnamed the Dogs with the Human Brain, who
understand the English language better than some
MONDAY, TUESDAY, AND WEDNESDAY,
Afternoon and Night, .
LeODzos' Grand Romantic Drama OF
BROTHER AGAINST BROTHER,
Thrilling Dramatic Play OF Great Interest, and a
On THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY,
Their Famous Play, in Four Acts, of the
DOG SPY,
Intensely Interesting, anil Introducing New Fea's
with the Dogs Tiger and Lion.
In the Museum, everybody should see the
DIORAMA OF THE SEASONS,
With its Thousand Moving Figures,
Admission to ALL only 10 cents. Reserved seats
can be secured during the day. se6.1li
HERZOG'S NINTH ST. OPERA HOUSE.
IA One Square North of Pennsylvania Avenue
THE IMAuGURAL OF THE SECOND SEASON.
And Every Afternoon and Night Thereafter,
The World-Famed Emotional Actress,
HERINE ROGERS,
Supported by q Large and Brilliant Company, In that
Great, Realistic, and Powerful Five-Act Drama,
London Triumph! Five Hundred Consecutive
Nights In Paris! New York Success!
To Family Circle, 10 cents; Parquet and Or
served seats. on sale six days in advance.
Special matinee prices Children under l2 years of
age, 10 cents to Parquet and Orchestra chairs, when
open from A. H. to 10 =. H. Reserved chairs now
on sale.
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1t is becoming quite popular on the other side .
TO introduce odd and amusing figures in the cotillon,
and the mono,ony of the dowagers of looking at the
dancers going through stad figures is thus relieved
by the substitution Of the new ones. At party re-
Gently given in London young beauty danged a
bait at the end of fishing rod In the faces Of the
young men who struggled for 1t. waltz with the
fair angler was the reward offered to the one who
took the bait.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-09-06

"ORIoLE PooL,"the new invention OF nfteen-bal
pool, Is one of the leading attractions ut the billiard
parlors Of friend Scanon AIS Ninth street. The
game Is greatly enjoyed by all who have played it.
pronouncing II superior TO the old one. Every table
has undergone repair, while new ballsand cues have
been added.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-09-06

ALL the best and most celebrated brands of beer.
ON draugh and In glass, together with the very best
mixed drinks made in this city, speciaes at lie
Mours, Eighth street, just above Pennsylvania
avenue.
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Dime M useum

SEATS RESERVED AT THE OPERA HOUSE Oh
BRENTANO'S, ee6-ltO
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FOREIGN NOTES.

"Prlnce Leopold, of Hohenzolern, the only son
of the late Prince Frederick Charles, is 10 leave
Berlin soon for Vienna and Constantinople and he
will make an extended tour In the East. The Prince
possesses fortune of about cs0,o0O year, and
expect that we shall have him in London next sea-
son with view to his being betrothed to an English
princess says London Truth.
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PROPOSALS. FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
Il UNITED STATES NAVY YARD, WASHING
TON. ID. q.

THOMAS II. LOCKER.
aul6at5 Pay Director u. s. NJ, Navy Pay Agent.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
LOCAL NEWS.
Rrasr Meu,slan.

EkDoBADAa
 Have you seen Dormxns Reckst Rsfer- ence2
 Mrs. Herniona Goldsmith Hnntez. sf k9f den, died Saturday morning, on ths eighth anniversary of her marriage.
 The Ladies' Church Missionary associa- tion will resume it's meetings this (Tuesday) afternoon at o'clock at Trinity chapel building, Temple street.
 MT. T. A. Maltby, of the firm of Maltby & Son, recently composed piece of sheet music for the piano entitled "Edith's March" It is published by Sehuberth & O. of New York.
 The woman's branch of city missions will hold their next meeting at the mission rooms, No. 23 Church street, at o'clock this afternoon. All interested in this work are invited 10 be present
 Four large baskets of flowers and several boquets went to Carlls Opera House last evening from Dickermans floral garden, most of them intended for Miss Huntington. Another invoice will be sent to-day.
 At a meeting of the Supreme council of the Knights of Columbus held in Meriden recently the resignation of Supreme Treasurer Joel F. Butler was accepted and Henry T. Downs, of Meriden, was eleeted to fill his place.
 Mrs. FrancisW. Harper, superintendent Of the Temperance Missionary union of Phila- delphia, will lecture on temperance this Tuesday, evening at o'clock at the North church mission on Dixwell avenue. The public are cordially invited
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
Society of Christian Rndeavor.

At meeting of persons interested in the work of the Young Peoples Societies of Christian Endeavor in New Haven and vicin- ity held in the parlors of the Y. M. c. A. last evening it was decided. to hold State convention of these societies in this city sometime in November.
 very cordial invitation rendered by the Humphrey street society to meet with them was accepted.
 The following committee of arrangements, in whose hands were left all the details of this gathering, was appointed: Rev. Erastus Blakeslee of Second Congregational society of Fair Haven, chairman; Eli Manchester, jr., of Howard avenue Congregational society, secretary; E. P. Merwin of Dwight Place A. H. Hayes of Humphrey street so- ciety and F. w. Mar of West Haven Congre- gational society. ''A
 An invitation will be extended to every Society of Christian Endeavor in the State whose existence is known to the committee.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
Rink NOfea.

The Quinnipiac rink will be opened for the season tomorrow Wednesday, night. There will be an exhibition of single and couple skating by Mr. Edwin Frake and Miss Lulu Billiard. These artists have gain ed 8 worldwide reputation as skaters and are sure to please an audience. They exhib- ited short time ago at Howes' rink and de- lighted large and critical audience. MT. Thomas Ackrill, who has SO successfully managed many rinks, will have charge of the rink.
 The Lincoln rink will be open this eve ming. There will be good music in attend ance and pleasant time is assured all who attend.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06

To-day the visitors will devote the day to sightseeing, and will be shown about the city by the various committees appointed to do the honors of the occasion. At 3:3O o'clock they will leave for home, and it is to be hoped they will return to the Hub satis- fled with their visit to the City of Films, and with the feeling that their trouble and money have not been expended in vain.
 THE MAYOR WILL RECEIVE.
 Mayor Holcomb will be pleased to see any of the members of the Ancient and Honora- ble artillery who may call at his office in the City Hall this morning between 1O:3O and 12 o'clock.
 A large number of Bostonians were enter tained by the Quinniplac club.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06

Warden A. A. Brush of Sing Sing, New York, State prison, says Brandreth's pills are the most valuable cathartic he ever used He has been great sufferer from rheumatism and blood poisoning, but obtained very little relief from medicine or doctors until he com menced using Brandreth's pills. He took fifty pills in ten days. They not only cured him of rheumatism, but gave him vigorous appetite and purified his blood completely.
 oc3eod3tw1t
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06

CoIored Masonic Grand Lodge.

COIOfed maS0n1c Grand L06gee
 The annual session of the Connecticut Grand lodge of colored Freemasons will be held in Hartford to-day and tomorrow in Excelsior lodge room. The annual address will be delivered by Lemuel Perry and the grand secretary's report will be presented by R. P. Johnson.
 At the close of the Grand lodge session the twenty-ffth anniversary of Excelsior lodge will be celebrated Wednesday evening at Central Hall. The Grand lodge officers will be present and delegations from Massachu- setts lodges St. Paul eommandery of this city will also be present, giving an ex- hibition drill during the evening. Speeches will be made by Past Grand Master Curtis, of New York, and Past Grand Master R. W. Burr, of Norwich.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
The voice of The People.

The people, as whole, seldom make mis- takes, and the unanimous voice of praise which comes from those who have used Hoods Sarsaparilla fully justifes the claims of the proprietors of this great medicine. Indeed, these very claims are based entirely on what the people say Hoods Sarsaparilla has done for them. Read the abundant evil dence of it's curative power and give it fair, honest trial.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
Tuesday, October 6. 1883.
NEW ENTERTAINMENTS TO-DAY.

thlophoros-At Druggists.
 Business Opportunity-P o. Box 1S2. CloakS and Cloakings-Wilcox& & Co. Dry Goods-J N. Adam a Go.
 Easels-At Northrop's.
 For rRent-House-Thomas O'Brien G Co. For Rent-Rooms- York Street. Heavy Hitters-L. T. Law & Co. Notice-T F. Fitzpatrick
 Pocket Reference-O. A. DormAn. Report-National Tradesmen's Bank. Salvation Oil-At Druggists. Swift's Specific-At Druggists'. Wanted-Room With Board-L. Shaw. Wanted-W Waitress-32O Temple Street. Wanted House-P. O. Drawer g. Wanted Milliner-119 Orange Street. Wanted-Ironer-119 Orange Street. wanted-S -Situation-4SD Day Street. Wanted-S -Sit,ation-309 East Street. . ..,. Wanred-Si -Situstion-JohnS Shay. Wanted-S -Sftuation-7 Gilbert Street. Wanted Situation-96 Washington Street. Orchard Street. Wanted Situation-49 Bishop Street. Wanted -Situation-45 Hamilton Street. wanted-S -Situation-179 Willow Street. Wanted-S -Situation-127 Ashmun Street. Wanted Situation-S Wall Street. Wanted-S -Situation-608 Grand Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
For the Last Time.

One of our oldest citizens, MT. Eli Blake, who lives on Elm street and who is in poor health, was very anxious to see the Ancients and Honorables yesterday and was carried to the window for that purpose. The last time he saw them was at Dedham, Mass, in 1911, just "A years ago. Last evening Dr. Foster was called out of the Union armo1y to at tend Ir Blake
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
Special Inducements

Do not fail to draw crowds to our store on Saturday and Monday Gudging from the crowd we had last Saturday evening", but them trading with us. Our reason for giving special presents is to introduce our celebrated teas and coffees, which please every time and which cannot be equalled for the price in the city. Call next Saturday or Monday and try them, and get one of our special presents. Goods guaranteed satisfactory or your money returned Centennial Am. Tea Co.,, 363 State street.
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Annual Meeting St. t.<Ignatius 1T. A. B.
 Society.

At the annual meeting of the St. Ignatius T. A. B. society held Sunday the following officers were elected: Chaplain, Rev. NJ. Lynch; president, Francis Carroll; vice president, M. Healy; recording secretary, John J. Foley; financial secretary, T. J. Egan; treasurer, Rev. M. Lynch; sergeant-at- arms, Thomas Connolly. This association will hold temperance rally in St. Francis hall on Thursday evening, October 15. The condition of this society is very encouraging, having now a membership of 125 in good standing,
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
THE WEATHER RECORD.
INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.

INDICATIONS FOR TO-DAY.
 WAR DKPARTMANT,
 OFFICE or THE CHIEF SIoNAL SERVICE, WASHINGTON. D. O., Oct 6, 16So-lA. A. For New England, generally fair weather, west erly winds, slight change in temperature, higher barometer.
 Fer the Middle States. local showers followed by fair weather in northern portion and in southern portion winds from southwest to northwest, higher barometer, slight changes in temperature. For Wednesday, cool and fair weather will con tinus in the Middle States and New England.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06

have been great sufferer from rheuma- tism for the last three years I was induced to try bottle of Athlophoros. have since taken six and can now attend to my busi- ness and consider myself a well man. +. Parkhurst, Woonsocket, R. I.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
Emanual cburch

The Emanuel Baptist church was crowded on Sunday evening. Three persons were baptized and the hand of fellowship was ex. tended to seven. Twenty-six persons have been added to the church within three months.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06

Burgess & Burgess are opening the fall campaign in furs and seal sacques more wig orously than ever. The prestige of the house and it's large business command large line of patronage and as manufacturers of fur gar ments they offer unsurpassed bargains. Now is the time to have your old sacque put in order for the winter o33t
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
The Boston Visitors.

A fine appearing set of gentlemen they are, these Boston visitors. To dress we'll a sty fish hat is the great essential. Brooks & Co.,, matters and furriers, Chapel, corner of State, are the only Dunlap agents hereabouts. Largest stock and prices popular.
 Death of an Esteemed Lady.
 Mrs. Minerva Lee Hart, mother of Rev. Burdett Hart, died peacefully on Sunday evening at half-past eight in New Britain. She was in the 8Sth year of her age and had been remarkably vigorous until last week Monday night, since which time she has gradually and gently failed till the last. Her dying was 8 sleep.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06

of Burgess & Burgess, 751 Chapel street, draws buyers from all sections of the city. No such stock was ever shown in the city, Buyers are pleased with the good chance to select here afforded and with the prices.
 KNOW HIMSELF. by reading the ssSci. ence of Lffe,,s the best medical work ever pub. lished, for young and middle aged men.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06

When your blood is impoverished the rem edy is at hand. Take Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-06
- The Great Hat Depot

For colds, croup, asthma, bronchitis and sore throat use Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil, the genuine. o5 eod3t&w1t