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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Nos compatriotes de cote vile
sont prizes de prendre COM
munication de l'annonce de
NM. Vail e. Johnson, entrepre-
neurs de pompes funebres, que
nous publions dams une autre CO.
Tonne.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Savez-vous &c qu':l faut faire
pour conserver vos montresf
Faites-les nettoyer une fois Tan
chez M. w. G. Leber, horlo-
ger ct bijoutier, Nc 208 Hennepin
Aysnus.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

.H N~"- #" -"
Aussi un assortment complet de
thes nouveaux variant en- prix de-
puts e cts jusqu'a 60 cts.
Tous les ordres envoy6s par Ia
MALE seront promptemert ct homo
rablement executes. Toutes nos
marchandises sont guarantees 81 re-
tourn6es q nos d6pens 81 l'on men
est pas satisfait.
Nous payons aussi 10 plus haut
prix du, march6 pour le beurre, les
eufs ct tous les autres produits de
ferme.
Une visite 4 cette vieille maison
canadienne FRANCHISE avant d'aller
acheter ailleurs.
Grande reduction dams les prix
de groceries ct provisions l tous
ceux qui feront leurs achats d'hi-
yer certaines quantities.
z. DENEu1Es 4 CIE.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11
LIE Vice-P President elu, Thomas
A Hendricks, est robjet de brillan-
tes receptions dams lie Sud.

L'agence commercials r. Ct.
Dun & Co constate une diminu-
ton graduelle dams le nombre des
faillites aux Etats-U nis ct au Ca
NADIA. La semaine derni4re il y q
Gu 346 faillites contre 354 Ia Sc
maine precedente.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

II est mort r6camment q Ber-
thier, Zen haut) P. 9. Canada, un
vieillard age de 107 ans. II SO
nommait Pirre Belleville.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

LIE Reverend Pere Braun, mem
bre de la Compagnie de Jesus, est
decide le Ter f6vrier, au Sault au
R6collet, pres de Montreal, q un
age tres avanc6. La mort de Get
homme eminent par lie savoir, la
science ct les vertus apostoliques,
inspire DIES regrets universels aux
catalogues du Canada ct partout
Oh le bruit de son nom a pen6tr6.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Faites vos provisions de g.oce-
ries chez z. Demeules & Gle.
Grands avantages cfferts. Proftez
de la reduction des prix.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11
A Argyle, MINI, lie 5 d6cembre
1884 Dame Jaen McGlaufn, .un fills.

Au meme lieu, lie 20 novembre
1884, Dame Jean Baptiste Bra
bapt, un fills.
Ces baptemes ont etc fats par
le Reverend pere A. Sicard de Ca
rufel, pasteur de Ia congregation
canadienne de Crookst0n
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Mgr Shoulders, le D6l6gu6
Apostolique du Canada, est arrive
3 Rome 3 Ia fin de janvier, apres
un heureux voyage.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11
POItS:;SONS
de tOutes sOrtes.

NM z. DEMEULES & Gle
de recevoir un assorti-
ment complet de poissons sales.
vendront aux prix suivants:
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11
A vendre a grand marche.

set de chambre . coucher, en-
meyer noir.
1 poole d Charlton pour salon.
S'adresser 3 G. A. SCHEFFER,
No "a, lst Str. Sth.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Lei membres de La presse asso-
:ci6e de la province de Quebec Sc
sont embarques lundi dernier pour
une excurtion q Ia Nouvelle Orle-
ans. ~
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11
L'Avaluation totale de la pro-
pri6t6 soumise q la take dams PAri-
iona Sc chiffre a $21,O00,00O.

La police a fat 1876 arrestation
en- cette vile, dams lie cours du
mois de ;anvier.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

lie parlement federal du Canada
est EN- session depnis le 20 janyier.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11
Naissances

En- cette vile, le s janvier der
nier, Dame Joseph Cousineau un
fills.
Au meme lieu, lie 9 janvier, Da-
me John Larue, une file. :.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

MN. 2. Demeules & Gle yien-
nent de recevoir du lac Superieur
LOO barils de "Siskouet fish" quill
vendront d prix moder6.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Au meme lieu, le IL janyier,
Dame IEdouard Bessette, une file.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

] Au meme lieu, le "a janvier, Da-
me Charles Daigneault, une file.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Au meme lieu, le 81 janvier, Da.
me Hector Lagas6, une file.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Ces bapt6mess ont etc fats d r6-
elise Notre Dame de sLourdes, par
le Reverend pere Dagneault.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

LIE f6vrier courant, Dame Ar.
thur Dufresne, un fills.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

LIE .26 janvier, Dame Jules Bou-
cher, I'M fills.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1885-02-11

Naissances a Crookston, comt6
de Polk, MINI.
LIE Is d6cembre 1884, Dame
Pierre G6n6reux, un fills.
LIE Is d6cembre, 1884, Dame
Felix Frenet, un fills.
LIE 2 janvier dernier, Dame AL
phonse Berthiaume, un fills.
lie 81 janvier, Dame Louis Dal-
laire, un fills.
LIE .26 janvier, Dame Jules Bou-
cher, I'M fills.
LIE z f6vrier courant, Dame Ar
thur Dufresne, un fills.
A Argyle, MINI, le 5 d6cembre
1884 Dame Jaen McGlaufn, .un fills.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23
GRAND LODGE OF GOOD rExrLARs.

on Wednesday night. the 18th instant, the third
quarterly session Of the Grand Lodge, Q. g. T., OF
Hail. The attendance was unusually large and the
good \, n. P caldwell, 9. ". c; IT, presided; :,
and now chief OF the Bureau Of Statistics and Hon
4. r. Baldwin, ex-Grand Counsellor of Missouri
were introduced TO the Grand Lodge.
q. w. Q. Templar Caldwell read his report, 8
terse, wellwrtten paper, and at his close Withdrew
his purpose 10 resign-an announcement which was
received with marked tokens OF approval. Among
other things the q. w. c. Templar said:
"The principles of Good Templsry have been
practically tested in every cline and among all civil
lied peoples, and the stronger the test the grander
their achievements.
"Thousands Of homes all over the world are
brighter and happier to-day because Of these princi
Piles, and they stand ont as lighthouses along the
highway Of life, to warn the moderate drnker and
t1e drunkard of danger on the other side and to
beckon them to the deep water OF the middle chan
mel OF total abstinence. These homes sing songs OF
praise TO our beloved Order as the great power OF
the reformation brought 10 them the bulwark OF
safety, the harbinger of peace.
in view of The great importance of educating the
Inc plan would work with good results to our order
respectfully suggest the Importance Of the Grand
Lodge Offering hree prizes TO the scholars Of The
and ten dollars. to be awarded for the best essay
temperance during this quarter, the merits to bt
adudged Of by committee OF nve, 10 be selected BY
Grand Secretary Dony then submitted his report
from which was learned that the order IL prosper
Gus. Total number of members In the lodges of the
District, lI, decrease OF only II during the
mer quarter. Grand Treasurer Childs reported 10
the treasury Sl59.3j.
The report of Messrs. W. It. Bailey and A. Kal.
stro, delegates TO the Toronto session OF the Rgn
Worthy Grand Lodge, was received. They presented
neatly framed, q copy OF the original charter, No
vem6er Is, 1866, Of The Grand Lodge.
The Executive Committee were Instructed to col
respond with Col. J. j. Hickman. Columbia, Mo.
on the subject OF series Of lectures in this city
during the winter, to report at the next session.
The u. w. G. II. was authorized to appoint sever
delegates to the centennial temperance celebration
10 he held In Philadelphia on Wednesday and Thurs
day, Sept. 20 and "a. This celebration Is ntende
TO commemorate the completion Of the nrst centur
OF the temperance reformation In the United States
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LOCAL NJ ENTION.

BTG RuS on the establishment Of MIR. H. II. Fin
ley, 1900 street, made last week for his Bohe-
mian beer which Ia pronounced TO lie the finest beer
ever brought 10 this city The demand Tor his cole
brnied Rochester beer and his Milwaukee brand was
also large, but with the increased facilities Of his
mand made on him. The above embraces three OF
the purest aud hest brands of beer In the
market, and The public are beginning To IND II out.
Family orders are made specially. Orders can be
10 the above number also TO 1906 Pennsylvania
avenue. Those desiring imported beers, such as
piled by sending their orders TO MIR. Finley.
MEssRs SINGLETON a FLETCHER, AIS Seventh
street, are receiving their new stock OF carpets,
furniture, and upholstery goods TO which they In
vlte early inspection by the public. Each depart
repetition with the newest and most desirable goods
ever before shown here, which OF course would be
expected TO be the case when the great experience
OF the gentlemen comprising this firm Is taken INTO
consideration visit to this establishment will
well repay housekeepers and others who have pur-
chases TO make In this line.
"ORroLB Poof,"the new invention of ffteen-ball
pool is one OF the leading atractions al the billiard
parlors of friend Scanlon ais Ninth street. The
game Is greatly enjoyed by all who have played II,
pronouncng It superior to the old one. Every table
has undergone repair while new balls and cues nave
been added.
ALL the best and most celebrated brands OF beer,
draught and IN glass; together with the very best
mixed drinks made In this city, are speciates Of
lie Mour's, Eighth street, just above Pennsylvania
avenue.
EXCELSIOR TURco-RUsstAS BATHS, established
1871, 9o3 street northwest, are admirable for health
and cleanliness.
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Didn't Want To Eetch 1t.

A gentleman who spent several years teaching
gives the following account OF teachers Interview
wit1 boy OF about fourteen in q rural district.
other teachers have probably had similar expe-
riences:
"Whai is your manner"
"Sam"
"What is the rest of to"
sam yei."
But what Ia your surnsme?"
:" Middle DANES HOzayer."
And the last nane7"
jackson"
jackson, then, ia the name of your parents?"
No, mum, II ain't. One OF ems named Willyuin,
and tOtner one Mary Jane"
g How old are your"
"DnnnO."
What A boy as large as you don't his ageg"
"a boy Of your size ought to know the exact year
OF his birth"
81 do know the year"
"What year was III"
"same year as my sister Harriet"
"Indeed!"
"Yes'um; we're twins"
81 want you 70 ask your mother how old you are,
and tell me tomorrow"
"She dunno She dunno nOthin."
mother"
"she don't keer."
"Wby don't she?n
"She6 dead"
.Tn snn 90 you liver"
"Where Is your homer"
"oyer yon." This with Jerk OF his head over his
left shoulder.
" Have you any booker"
No, nom; ] don't need none.'
"Why nOt?"
..I'm only in my q b abs"
"Then you have never had educational adyan
iages?"
Boy scratches his head, and says, I" No, nom; mol
that knows Of. But I've mad airysipilas. II what
you said IL worse nor thai, don't wanfer ketch H."
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A Profitable Secret.
fManniRfaltiges.l

the Marquis Y. NJ. de Louvols, minister OF war
ana military adviser OF Louis KY, was one da,
parently absorbed In deep meditation. From time
10 time he stood still and )Otted down few notes on
scraps OF paper, which he took out OF his pocket.
book, and alter while he entered the palace through
glazed door. young man, named Laplace. had
watched him from q distance, and thought he saw
something white fntier 70 the ground behind hlIn
He fastened TO the spot and picked up one Of the
scraps OF paper on which the Marquis had scrawled
campaign Iaplace grew frightened; he was now
he possessor 81 great secret Of state which In those
days might easily coHt him his liberty. Therefore, In
stead Of restoring the paper 70 the all powerful minis
Ter, he kept II to himself. Being, however, anxious
10 turn bis superior knowledge % profitable account
ne repaired 10 tavern largely ffequenied by pot.
house politicians OF the period, who, as was The GUS
tom, backed up their opinions with heavy beta
Here iaplaee Joined In the discussion, and offered
nigh wager 10 everybody that the campaign Of
the following year would open with the siege OF
Mons. Several OF the company took hls 0Ier, anL
US representations proved correct In ihe sequel
Lapiace nelted round sum OF money. -
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23
AMU3EMENTS.

The entertainment Monday last at Airy Castle
Park, Mount Pleasant, given by the District Poor
Fund Committee, was unexceptionaly good. There
was large audience, who showed their apprecia-
ton 10y vociferous encores The solosts, Miss Lulie
b. Rejd, Miss Kate NJ. Bradley, and Mr.. George W.
Evans were all deservedly encored. The Mount
Vernon Quartette were unable to attend, owing TO
the alteration OF the date. The comedy "Turn Hin
out" was decided " hill, the parts being taken by
well-selecied cast, and kept the audience inter-
ested throughout. After brief interval the large
pavilion was cleared for dancing which was kept up
until nearly II o'clock The arrangements through
out were highly satisfactory under Professor George
W. Evans, late of New York City. 1t should be
understood that the proceeds Of these entertain
ments are for charitable purpose and well deserv-
ing Of support.
The Dime Museum will open tomorrow for the
autumn and winter season with most admirable
attraction. The famous Aiiacco pantomime troupe,
brought to this country by r. T. Barnum, will
appear in their new version Of Humpty -Dumpty,
Introducing the most novel and wonderful tricks and
transformations They also offer twenty drst-class
performers in grand olio Among the stars are the
four athletes representing England, ireland, Scot.
land, and Wales, the pretty Miss Ella Suckney, the
Three Franklins Castleton and Moore, Bobby Clarks
famous Dog Circus and host OF others. In the
Museum all Is new. The grand automatic dlorama
of the Seasons by Professor Newhouse, OF Berlin,
will be on exhibition. 1t is charming picture and
everybody should see It. 1t presents over one
thousand moving figures.
delightful programme is In store for those who
visit Abners Summer Garden this week.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23
How 10 Ascertain ir You Arc a Mascot.

Wblle the thermometer was bursiing through its
limits al noon, ON Tuesday July Ia, down soniD, Ia
New Orleans, la, Gems u. Il. Beairegard, OF
LOUISIANA, and Jubal A. Early, Of Virginia, las "
their usual cusiom) supervised In person and con-
Quoted solely by themselves the one hundred and
eighty -second grand monthly drawing OF the LOus-
ana State Lottery, and scattered all over the world
seC5, 900 thus: No. $500 drew the nrht prize Of
$4,000. II was sold In is al u each, held, by
q. J.. Homer, OF Brookst0n, Texas; one by j.. II.
Wales, OF bridgeport, Conn one by =. NJ. simpson,
2l2 Sixteenth street. Denver, col, collected through
First National Bank OF Denver; one 81 n. Ii.
Eckenrotn, szl Montgomery street, San Francisco.
Cali collected through ihe First National
Bank Of San Francsc0. The second prize
Of $4,000, drawn by no. ss,95,, also sold
Ia nfths-one WAS held by j. b.. Jinks,
Brooklnnd, ARK, COLLECTED through the German
National Bank OF Memphis Tenn; one by j.
Cameron. Of Miebiia Falls, Texas, IhToDgh The Ex-
change Bank Of Dallas, Texas; another collected
through tue BoweTy National Bank OF Rev York.
The thrd prize Of 10000, drawn Toy No 1850 sold
N iiihs Two OF them were collected through Messfs.
brtion kouniz, bankers, Matches, Miss. The bal
ance went hither and yon hos I $3.50 aud 20, Il 40
drew The fourth Two prizes OF 10000 each sold la
niths 70 parties Ia Philadelphia, Pa, Atlanta ia
North Vernon, Ind, HarrodsbuTg, KY, Louisville,
KY, and Waco, Texas, etc. The Generals, the com
mlssoner5 Of the Louisiana state Lottery TO super
tend all Tue monthly grand drawings Will repeat this
performance al noon on TUESDAY, September b. the
one hundredth and eghly-fonnh grand monibly
drawing, and any Information Will he gwen on APP
plication to NJ. n. Dauphin, New Orleans, la. Now
you eau learn for yourself how you are favored by
fortune. Are you not Mascot
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23

noted painter rela.ed 10 circle OF friends the
following amusing story OF his ur-lned oyercoat,
splendid kerz, with Immense collar and cults; q
was once engaged 10 paint the portrait OF the
wealthy bat stingy banker -, who had pre-
viousy bought some OF my pictures al rldlcuousy
low prices WAS not IA the best OF huniors, for all
the time was painting away al his slod features
ne was trying W yet Inc 70 lake something OIL the
price agreed upon, and he did 1t IN such away
make II dimculi " refuse hun. Besides hate chat
fefing THIS time, however contriyedi 10 get the hest
Of the bargain. OF course he wanted 10 be painted
~ MS fur AZ did not require hia presence while
painting the upper part Of THIS garment, proposed
that he should send II me- my servant would put II
on and all In als stead This was done; completed
the picture and when ne came 10 pay he Insisted ON
having his discount But tue next day wrote to
him Il am sorry cannot return your fur coal Just
yet, as unluckily my servant who sat In II has had
al attack OF smallpox; the fur 10 being fnulgaled
and Will be al sour disposal tomorrow by return
OF post received tue following note from the
banker; 'yery awkward; whatever you do, don't
bring the fur 10 my house On the same day / went
out with the fur coat Tor tue first time. II ils me
admirably oi course my servant never had the
small -po2." =
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pRoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES.
-. -. U. $. NAVY Pay oEr,oE,

u. n. NAVY PAY OFFICE,
WAshlk6ios, ID. o., August 10, 1855.
:. Sealed PROPOSALS, in duplicate, indorsod
Proposals Tor NJ ana X. Supplies" win be received
a. tnls olice, nn noon september TO- 1855, for ihe
aud Recruiting Department OF the Navy Yard, WASH
ngton, D. Ca subject 10 The usual inspection and con
dltions free Of al expense TO the levernmeni TO be
delivered deliver dannedaie!S VIZ heqa No 90 Glass A."
wv @P'ou C iwne ev b9lls NO. FLAX Canvas
No ioi ciass"A Cotton wdse; .B," Mount savage
FIRE Bricks; ~" Ioggles, sallmakers Thlmbes
and o'eSs ksSa No ioS Class Gas House
hequ. NO 100 Glass ID, OILS, Beeswax, Ochre etc
Requ. No iol, Class j., Linen Thread; Glass; o.
straits Thu. Requ. No. los, Class " f. Angle aud
Globe Valves. 10 be awarded by classes Bids VIII
nc received and considered only "from manufac-
luros OF or regular dealers In the articles which they
oer 10 supply" aud the right Is reserved TO reject
any " all bids and TO waive defects. Schedules and
blank forms for proposals 10 be had al this once.
and Az necessary Information at Navy Yard. Two
Responsible persons or frms must guarantee on the
proposals The prompt aud failhfuI delivery OF the
articles required, aud the competency OF the guaran-
tors must DO certnod TO before notary OF other
public ofioer.
THOMAS II. LOCKER.
aulG-iio Pay Director U. $. N, Navy Pay Agent.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23

Earned runs-Natlonals,2 Tw0-base hlts-Glad-
mon. Left on bases-Nationals, 9; virginlas, /
Double plays-Tate, Householder. Struck out
Nationals, s; Virginas, I. Bases on bals-Na-
lionals, l.. Passed balls-Tate, q Wild pitches
Pyle, !: Time of game-i hour ~ minutes. UNI
plre-Holland.
GAMES ELSEWHERE.
At Cincinnati: st. Louis, s.; Cincinnati, G.
At New York: New YORK, o. Philadelphia, 0.
At Brooklyn: Brooklyns, q; BaltimOres, 8.
At Boston, Boston, q: Providence, o.
At Detroit: Detroit, o; Buffalo, 4.
AT Pittsbnrg: Pittsburg, 3; Louisville 9.
The tables that follow correct 10 date. No
news was received up to going TO press of games
between the Chicago and ST. Louis, Athletics and
Metropoans, and Bridgeports and rrentons:
EASTERN LEAGUE.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23

You are allowed a Jree trial of hiriy daps Of IA
use Of Dr. Dyes Celebrated yollaic Belt with Elec-
iric suspenBofy Appliances, for the speedy relief
abd pcrinanent cure OF Nervous Debility, loss OF
vitality and Falihood, aud ali Kindred troubles
Also, ior many C.hei diseases. Complete restoration
II Incurred. Illustrated pamphlets with full infor.
nation, terms, etc mailed free by addressing yotaic
Belt Co. Marshall. Mich.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23
Her Memory.
IChicag0 Ieliyer

T'HIUdKU IFuRtTT
"Wbat Ii II, sssy?" SAID a West Side grocerymaI
10 lille girl who was swinging against the side VI
the counter l0iDg out her tong aud 100 ilmld
Ma sent me for suInpin."
"Well, what ID ~"
dunnD.n
81 as n Dread?n
NO slr; she Dorred that Of Mrs Tigons"
Was II meat ~
"ho, air we've got hash enough for Us, and pa he
eats lsh.
Butter, may be7p
"No, s'pecf II wasn't hsi cor we've got enough
70 look al II anybody comes in and that's all we has
SIT wasn't sugar 20
"My, mol times IL 100 hard for that, pa says ana
never couldn't forget sugar no how, coz ike IL.
] gness " was suinpin ] DOM Ike, or maybe
wouldn't forget it,
"TheD II must have been sOap2p
"Oh, yes, that's II, knowed II was sumpln |
hated"
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PROPOSALS FOR FUEL.


-. DEPARTMENT OF JbbIlGk,
WARRINGTON, ID. o., August IL, 1858.
SEALED PROPOSALS Will DO received at the
ollce or the Chief CLERK and Superintendent OF The
building department. OF Justice until ~ O'Clock
the Department with the following amounts OF Fuel,
Tor nee during the fiscal year ending June 80 1856:
$50 tons NJ FiIrlince Coal.
10 tons White Ash Lee Stove Coal,
10 cords Zine Wood.
cords Hickory Wood.
Ihe right 10 reject aIly or all bids Is reserved In-
airuciions % bidders eau he obtained by applying to
the Chief Clerk. A. II. GARIAND'
uClO-ltb Attorney General,
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pROPosALs FOR STATIONERY.

U. $. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WARRINGTON, D. o., August Is, 1855.
SEALED PROPOSALS Will be received at this
ONCE until IL O'Clock NJ September 49, 1885, for fur
nisnng Stationery for the House of Representatives
during the fiscal year ending June 80, 1855.
Blank forms OF proposals. blank bonds, and neces-
the Stationery Clerk.
me CLERK reserves the right TO waive defects aud
reject any or all bids or parts OF bids.
Proposals should b8 addressed. to the Clerk Of thb
House OF keprese natives, aud iTdorsed "PrOposals
Tor stationery" JOHN u. CLARK,JR.,
au23-3t3 Clerk u. y. House OF Representatives
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auys-ats Clerk of the House Of Reprssenta,ivsss.
4 iARPENTRY OF LANTERNS OF NEW
~ PENSION BUILDING ROOF.

WASHINGTON, d. g., Aug. IS, 1885,
SEALED PROPOSALS are Invited TOR furnishing
and putting up tho window and sash frames OF the
venia0rs anu lanterns IN root OF the east aud west
halls OF the new Pension Building
Specifications can he obtained aud plans ana draw
inRs seen ut this ONCE
Proposals received win be opened on the 2lth OF
August, 1855, at2P NJ. NJ q. MEIlls,
supervising Engineer and Architect,
anlG-2ts firepro0f building for Pension Onice.
The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-08-23
The Minlssot. Woods.

Tue "Big Wood" OF Minnesota well Deserve the
name, for they cover ave thousand square miles.
hardwood growths, bluding white and black oak,
maple, hickory, basswbod, elm, cottonwood, lama
rack, and enough other varieties 10 make aggre-
gate OF over 1fty different kinds. The hardwood
tract extends Ia belt across the nidd!e OF the State
aud surrounding its northeastern corner IL an i'm
inppse plessgion covering 2i,OOo square miles, OF
1y.d40 ,UOO a5fcH.