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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
PROPOSALS. FOR FUEL,
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF
STATE, NAVY, AND WAR DEPT. BUILDING,
WASHINGTON. July 7, 1886
Sealed proposals in duplicate for Coal and
Wood, inclosed and addressed to the Superin-
tendent of the State, War, and Navy Depart
mCnt Building will be received Mt this office
until II O'CLOCK NJ, ON SATURDAY, JULY
"a. 1886, to supply the State, War, and Navy
Department Binding with fuel. namely:
500 tons extra hard white ash furnace coal
20 tons white ash stove coal.
Reserving the right 10 order Us much more of
either furnace or stove as may be required, at
the same price.
All coal to be of the best quality, free from
dust or impurities and inspected by Il sworn
inspector ut the cost OF the contractor, and to
be weighed upon the government scales IN the
court yard.
40 cords, more or less, hickory wood.
80 cords, more OF less, spruce pine wood.
All wood TO be of the best quality and ln-
spected by Il sworn inspector mt the cost of the
contractor. The hickory wood to be sawed
into three pieces and measured after II is
sawed and delivered
The coal and wood to be delivered at the
State, War, and Navy Department Building or
ONCE for which required, and stored in the
vaults by the parties to whom the contract or
contracts may be awarded, at such times and
in such quantities as the convenience of the
department may require.
The right to reject any and all bids or to ac-
cept any portion of any bid is reserved, and
the successful bidder will be required to fur
nish a bond in the sum of $1,000 us guarantee
of the faithful performance of the contract
which may be awarded him.
HENRY l.. SNYDER.
Chief Engineer U $. N,
jyl2it Superintendent.
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EXTENDING THE STREETS.
How II is Proposed TO Widen and
Lsngthen Them.

The bill Of Senator Sherman, which he
has Just introduced In the Senate, to widen
and extend certain streets, authorizes the
commissioners TO extend and widen either
or all Of the following named streets and
avenues so as TO conform in direction and
width to such streets respectively when
ever, in their opinion, the public interests
will be promoted by such extension:
"North Capitol street, from Boundary to
Soldiers Home grounds; First street north
west, from the Boundary to the Soldiers
Home grounds; Third street northwest,
from boundary to the new distributing
reservoir; Fifth street northwest, from
Boundary to the new distributing reservoir;
Ninth street northwest, from Boundary to
Harvard street; Eleventh street northwest,
from Boundary to Whitney avenue; Fiji
teerth and Sixteenth streets northwest,
from Boundary to Fourteenth street road
extended; Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets, from Boundary to Linneau hill
road Connecticut avenue from Boundary
to Rock creek; Boundary street, from Ninth
street northwest to Boundary street, be-
tween Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets,
on the same line as from North Capitol TO
Ninth street; Delaware and New York
avenuesl to Brentwood road; New Jersey
and Vermont avenues, to 10 common juno
they, or either Of them, may be DETECTED
from a right line; Rhode Island avenue,
from Boundary TO Lincoln avenue; Massa-
chusetts avenue, from the Boundary to the
Georgetown and Rockville road, by such
route as may be deemed best by the com
missioners and approved by the President"
The commissioners are authorized TO va
cate all streets or alleys superseded In
whole or In part by the streets aud avenues
| to be extended or wldened. The bill re.
| quires careful maps to be made showing the
| quantity and value OF each parcel Of private
| property to be taken, with the names OF
| owners, and that an appraisement OF the
land so taken by three judlcious, disinter-
ested freeholders, and II the commissioners
are unable to purchase any portion OF the
land so condemned by agreement within
| 30 days they shall make application to the
| District supreme court, which court shall
| without delay ascertain and assess the value
| Of the land, but in estimating the value the
benefits Of the proposed improvements
shall be considered. OF the amount sc
assessed one.third shall be paid by the
| United States, one-third by the "Dlstrict
commissioners" and one.third shall bt
assessed upon the owners OF adjoining
| property, according to the value OF eact
| lot, TO the center OF the square on eithel
side Of the street or avenue, not exceeding
however, distance OF $50 feet, such assess
| ment to be collected as other taxes. AL
subdivisions hereafter made shall conform
to the widened and extended streets aut
avenues. Referred TO the District com
mittee.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
RAILWAY NOTES.

The Iowa roads have ended lively freight
rate war by restoring live stock rates to $40 a
car to Chicago, The cut rates were $40 and
S26.
Mr.. Couger, from the committee on com.
merce, reported TO the Senate Il bill to authorize
the construction of bridges across the Tennes-
see and Cumberland rivers by the Ohio Valley
Railroad Company.
Gen. Groner while in New York told how
close Virginia has been brought to New York
by railroad connection. He lett Norfolk Friday
night, arriving at New York Saturday morning,
expected TO do n large days business and start
back at night aud BIO home for church on
Sunday.
Mai. A. II. Johnson, who has been for five
years past In the service of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad as master OF road between
Harper's Ferry and Terra Alta, and also of
part of the Valley Branch, has been appointed
superintendent Of the Valley Branch from
IIarper'g Ferry TO Lexington. His headquar-
tiers VIII be at Winchester, Va
The Philadelphia Press says: The importance
OF the Pennsylvania Schuylkill Valley railroad
as a competitor for the anthracite coal carry
ing trade Is not generally appreciated. Tne
road Will be completed by October, and will
tap every region In which anthracite coal Is
produced, and win divide tho tonnage with
the Reading and Lehigh Valley, and even the
New York companies, In way which will
Tevoutionize percentages and make an entirely
new coal combination necessary next year.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
THE MARKETS.
Unexpected Strength in stocks-Hopeful
Feeling on wall street.

New York, July 15.-The strength dis
played by the market to-day was unex-
pected, and was very confusing to many
operators, but the present bear party is al
ways ready to run at the fret alarm. Later
in the day the news was received that the
meeting Of granger presidents In Chicago
has appointed q committee to formulate
plans for making temporary pool, and
peace In that region was regarded as almost
certain, and In the last hour prices moved
up sharply again, and closed at the best Of
the day.
The course Of the market to-day has
brought out much more hopeful feeling
on the street, principally on the good char
acter Of the buying noticed. The rise con-
tinued till noon, when there was frac-
tional reaction, after which there was q
steady market until toward the close,
when the upward movement was resumed,
and the market closed strong at the best
figures Of the day.
Money on call is easy, ranging from II
to "a, last loan at 2 aud closing at / asked.
Sterling exchange is dull at unchanged
quotations; actual business at 1862 TO 4S7
for sixty-day bills, and 4SS TO 1884 for de-
mand posted rates, 1874 to 4S9. Govern
ment bonds have been quiet but firm,
Treasury balances: Coin, $12S, 4SS, 463
currency, S1s,41S,065.
Quotations of Thursdays Stock Sales
The following daily market reports have been
building, Eighth and streets, being the most ac-
tive stocks In the Nav York EXCHANGE.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16

Its Grand Single Number Drawings will take
place monthly. II never Scales or POstpones
Look at the following distribution:
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING
At the Academy of Music, New Orleans, TUES
DAY, AUG. 10, 1856.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
TIE NEW LIBRARY SITE.
The Money WIN he Disbursed by the
Secretary of tho Interior.

In response to the requisition Of the Sec
rotary Of the Interior for funds to pay those
property owners in squares 40, $50, and
731 who accepted the award made by the
jury, Acting Secretary Ftirchild, OF the
Treasury, yesterday transmitted his reply.
In IL he states that before any payments
can be authorized by the accounting officer
II will be necessary to furnish satisfactory
evidence that the release and conveyance OF
the property to the government Is In ac-
cordance with law, and also the written
opinion Of the Attorney General as TO the
validity of the title IN each instance,
The letter also suggests that all the pay
ments be made by the Secretary Of the In
terror through the disbursing officer OF the
Interior Department, who Will be furnished
with the necessary funds upon the requlsi-
ton by the Secretary of the Interior TO the
Treasury Department. In this way the
Treasury Department will simply pay out
lump sums, and the Secretary Of the In
terror will be the party responsible for the
proper conveyance Of the property In each
Instance to the government, In this way,
too, the question Of whether any money
can be paid for part OF the property be-
fore the whole has been condemned Will
nothave TO be settled by the Treasury De-
partment. BY paying lump sums, as re-
quired by the Secretary OF the Interior, the
Treasury Department will not be RESPONSE
BILE for the individual disbursements, but
will honor the acquisitions of the Secretary
OF the Interior as long as there is anything
remaining of the appropriation of $3.50, 600.
The responsibility OF exceeding the APP
preparation, II It Is exceeded, will then rest
upon the commission having charge OF the
matter.
The aggregate sum of the awards thus
far accepted Is Sl33, 5l2. 25.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
EXECUTIVE INFORMATION.

David T. White, of New York, CLERK in the
pension office, has resigned.
The President vetoed two and approved seven
private pension and relief bills yesterday.
Henry s. Welton, Of Springfield, H., has
been appointed special Indian agent, vice O,
II. Dickinson, resigned,
Commander James ID. Graham has been
ordered to attendance on naval instruction at
the Washington navy yard
Charles A. Gesoheidt mas been appointed a
commissioner of deeds In the state of New
York for the District of Columbia.
The President has refused the request of
Commodore William II. TruXton to again send
his name to the Senate for promotion TO the
rank of rear admiral,
Richard W. Barcley, of Missouri, and Perci.
val Knight, OF Kentucky, have been appointed
first assistant examiners in the patent otlice ut
a salary OF sl,2OO per annum,
Tho Secretary of the Treasury has awarded
contracts tor stationery, to Messrs'. William Bal
lantyne 4 Son, ], j, Chapman, J, @. Parker.
H. r. Rider, and Wyckof, seGmans & Bene-
dict, Of this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16

AuBubt
Tidings of terrific earthquakes on June 8 in
the islands of New Zealand have come to
verify the first ten days earthquake period of
June. In this connection we now state that
the August period, from July 80 to Aug. 10 or
70, is more intense than those several months
previous.
our last forecast closed with Saturday, 17th
mot fully computed" Hence from the pre-
yious midnight feeble, foul, or storm aspects
lead: yet mixed with some warm conditions
favoring fair, and some cooler that favor
cloudy, with crises at 8 and at a. m. After
brighter aspects favor more flush and glow Of
sunshine till, at 10 a. M, brief foul or chill
crisis may show increasing clouds; also at
and at p. IN. similar crises occur. Saturday
evening, early, warm; later cooler.
Sunday, 1Sth-Early morning fair; after sun
rise 1t will cool in the upper air. with cloudy,
doubtful, and perhaps ominous aspects at 7
and 9 a. M, boiling or giving light rain per-
haps, but improving afterward through the
day. Noon and evening fair or with only a few
light clouds at p. M, 8, s, and midnight, but
no rain after q. M, II even then; 7 to o a. IN.
are the only doubtful hours of the day; after,
fine. Sunday night cool and agreeable,
Monday, 19th-Cool, cloudy, and ominous or
doubtful; rain only possible before 10 a. m; rest
OF the day fair. Night quite cool and agree.
able; little doubtful at Z and 10 evening and
! a. m.
Tuesday, 2Oth--Looks warmer.
II. l.. CAPEN, Chief
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16

Following Ia the range OF prices in the Chicag
market, furnished by Ii. X. Plain & Co., st. Clout
Building, corner OF Ninth and Il streets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
Secretary Manning's Condition.

The latest information from Albany says
that Secretary Manning has surprised his
friends by his vigor and keen interest in
friend that he felt pretty well, and aside
from a slowness of movement and slight
uncertainty in walking, he seems nearly
to have recovered from his Illness.
He is in good spirits and meets many
of his old associates daily at the directors
room In the Commercial Bank, of which he
was president before coming to this city. or
at his house on Washington avenue. II he
to believe that by next October he will be
again back in the Treasury Department.
He refrains from any reference to the mat
ter, but 1t is believed that he prefers the
life in Albany to that In this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
uPsETTING A WILL
Because the Testator Was Not Sane
When He Executed IL.

When He Executed It.
Margaret Keefe formerly Malone, has
filed bill In equity against her brother,
Edmund Malone, executor OF the estate OF
John Malone, TO set aside the will Of the
latter and declare the same invalid. The
complainant states that her father, John
Malone, died May 81, 1871, aged 7s years.
At the time Of the execution OF the will IL
is charged that the testator, by reason OF
his illness and the failure OF his mental
qualities, was wholly incompetent TO make
q will and was unable to sign the same ex-
cept by his mark. That while he lay 8 lex,
in his sons house, 1t is averrod, that.under
the influence and duress of his son the Will
was made, which gave the entire estate to
the son and virtually dlsinherited the two
daughters, leaving them only 50 each. The
first person called upon to write the will
refused for the reason that he regarded
the testator Ms incompetent to perform
such an act. The priest who was called
upon to administer the last rites Of the
Catholic Church to Mr.. Malone was COM
PEELED to suspend the sc,ne from time to
time so as to administer the rites in the
sick mans lucid intervals. 1t is further
stated that one Of the persons asked to
witness the execution Of the will refused to
do so, alleging that the whole thing was q
fraud. At the time OF John Malone's death
It is claimed by Mrs. Keefe that he was in
debted to her, and she subsequently OBJ
tanned judgment for 81 500, which the ex-
ecutor has refused TO pay and remains I'M
satisfied. She asks that the will be set
aside and the estate sold to satisfy the judg-
ment,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
STATE LOTTERY COMPANY.

Incorporated in 1868 for 25 years by the Legis.
lature for educational and charitable purposes,
with a capital Of 81 00O, 900, to which u reserve
fund Of over $4,000 has since been added.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
Dismissed for Discre ditabIe Conduct.

Acting Secretary Fairchild yesterday
summarily dismissed the chief Of division
and two clerks in his office for dlscredita-
kle conduct in connection with examina-
lions for promotion. II seems that the
chief Of division had been instructed to
prepare examination papers for pro-
motions In his office, and that after doing
so he surreptitlously furnished copies Of the
questions to two of the clerks under him.
This fact was brought to the attention of
the head of thel office, who made inquiry
of the. accused parties, and upon their de.
NAL of the truth Of the charges, reported
them to the acting secretary as persons
unworthy to hold position under the gov
eminent. A nigh official Of the Treasury
Department states that he is convinced
that this practice has been long in vogue,
and that the authorities are determined
to put stop to it as far as possible.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
THE magical effect of Red Star Cough Cure
is truly wonderful. No poisons. % cents
The Government Does Not Accept GIFTS

The Government Does Not Accept Gifts,
In the Senate yesterday Mr.. Logan asked
leave to call up joint resolution authoring
ing the Secretary Of War to accept q deed
and conveyance Of certain tract Of land,
known as tie Highwood, in Lake county,
H., lying on Lake Michigan, twenty-five
miles north OF Chicago, containing sos
acres, for military purposes.
The report of the military board Gen.
Sheridan, Gen. Terry, and Capt. Leg,
favoring the proposal, was read.
Mr.. Beck objected to accepting land for
military purposes while the government
was constantly disposing of its forts and
military reservations.
Mr.. Logan explained the proposition,
stating that there were no conditions at
tached to the gift; that this beautiful tract
Of land had been purchased by the CONNER
cial Club Of Chicago for $500, 1000, and had
been rendered to the government for such
military use as 1t might DEER proper.
Mr.. Beck. l still object, for the reason
that the United States does not need to ac-
cept gifts from anybody, unless there be
some special reason for 1t.
Mr.. Logan. Then give notice that will,
at the proper time, ask the Senate to take
up the Joint resolution.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16

The President sent the following nomina-
tons to the Senate yesterday
Douglas w. Taylor, of Portland, Greg, to be
surveyor general OF oregon.
Lewis Williams, OF Missouri, to be commits
sioner in and for the district OF Alaska, 10 re-
side at Juneau City.
WA. selkirk, to be register OF the land office
at Sacramento, Cal.
Gilbert ID. Williams, of New York, to be agent
for the Indians for the Cheyenne and Arrapa'
hoe agency in the Indian territory.
To be receivers of public mOneys-Luke A.
Burke, at Aberdeen, OAK; William @. Hobbs,
ut Springfield, Mo-; James n. WEIGH, at Detroit,
Mich.
Commodore James f. Jouett, to be rear ad.
miral
Commodore John IL. Russell, to DO rear
admiral.
Capts John Irwin and James A. Greer to be
Commodores.
Commanders Norman II, Farquhar and The.
odore II. Kane, to be captains.
Lieut. Commanders Edwin White aud Oscar
II. HeyermAn, to be commanders.
Lieuts. Samuel W. Very and George A. Dl0k-
nell to be lieutenant commanders.
The following lieutenants OF the junior grade
to be leutenants william #, llnlsey, Frank
A, Wilmer, Frederick IL, Tyler, Henry Merrill,
William Winder, and NJ. A, Shuieldt,
The following ensigns to be lieutenants,
junior grade De Witt Goldman, William G.,
Hannum, Richard Hendireny, Thomas d,
Griffin, Henry Menett, Richard Il. Mulligan,
William Brauncrsreuther, and Francis Ii.
Sherman,
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4. al. W. CatherWOOd

ia South Front St., Philadelphia.
New York Onios. 10 South william st
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Recoinage of Minor Coin,

Senator Chace submitted a proposed
amendment to the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill, authorizing the Secretary of the
Treasury. to transfer to the United States
mint at Philadelphia for cleaning and re-
issue any minor coins now in or which may
be hereafter received at the subtreasury
Offices in excess Of the requirements for the
current business Of such office. Five thou
sand dollars is appropriated for the ex-
penses of the transfer and reissue. 1t also
authorizes the Secretary Of the Treasury to
recon any and all the uncuTent minor
coin now in the treasury, and 81 900 is ap-
propriated TO reimburse the treasury for the
loss ON such coinage
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16

The Palais Royal offers inducements to shop
on Friday.
''Do you think closing at O'Clock on Satur-
day will be detrimental to business interests?'
was asked of one of the Palais Royal buyers.
The reply was: THAT until the fact was gen:
the public could and would be trained TO make
purchases on Friday instead" With that OBJ.
ject In view the Palais Royal proprietor has
decided ON quoting special prices for Friday,
and thus attract those who, with but little
sentiment In their nature, are not adverse TO
saving money II the opportunity Is offered
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16

Court In General Term. justices James and
Observation-Disclosures VS.. Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad Company; appeal allowed, bond 500
United States VS.. Adriaaus and Gunwell;
opinion by Justice Merrick reversing the judg.
ment below and Temanding the case for new
trial. Hewitt ct al. VS.. Western Union Tele-
graph Companyi appeal allowed; bond $500,
sales finally ratified and reference to the audi
tor. Schaefer W.. Sehaefer; order appointing
Charles Il, Newman guardian ad Item. Cruso
vs.. Cruso; divorce granted,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
To use st. Jacobs Oil argues wisdom, as II is
the only remedy which conquers pain.
Bay Ridge Reratta-on the Chesapeake.

The Bay Ridge and Annapolis railroad hav::
ing Just been completed, the Baltimore and
ing that during the celebrated regatta to be
held at that point July 49, 10, and II they will
run a special train from this city on each day
of the races, leaving b. & o. station at $50 p.
out change; returning, the special train will
leave at 9l5 p. m. each evening, arriving in
Washington at 1880 p. m. The low rate of 81
has been made for this regatta, and IL, together
with the wonderful attractions, will no doubt
be the means Of carrying thousands from this
city, Remember the dates, Thursday, Friday,
and Saturday, July Is. 16, and II. For further
information sec display advertisement In an-
other column,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16

The following marriage licenses have been
issued: Edward NJ. Hall and Hattie b. Fridlcy;
JOS Matthews and Mary Middleton; Albert NJ.
Arlington and susannah Stratton. both of
Prince William county, Va; VIM. A. Henry
and Isabella Simpson; Jas. f. Bell OF Adams
county, Pa, and Cora u. Wilkerson, of Orange
county, Va. frank Gordon and Mary NJ
MYers; John Bell and Katie Whyms.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1886-07-16
BUREAU OF ANIMAL INDUSTRY.
How the Appropriations Can lie Dis
bursed.

How the Appropriations Can he Dis
bursed.
The first comptroller has decided that
the commissioner of agriculture cannot ex-
pend any fraction of the 100000 appro-
priated for the present year to carry out
the provisions Of the act establishing the
bureau Of animal industry for the purchase
Of cattle not known to be diseased, but
which have been simply contiguous to cat
tie diseased with pleuro pneumonia. He
can only purchase and destroy diseased
animals when in his judgment II may be
essential to prevent the spread of pleuro
pneumonia from one state TO another. He
has also decided that the commissioner can.
not out OF said appropriation pay the diff
ference between the estimated value Of cat
tie and their value for beef, when they have
been slaughtered for beef, because they
were suspected Of being affected with
pleuro pneumonia.