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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-25

DRoPOsALS FOR STREET PAVEMENT
il AND WALKS.-0fiice of Public Build
ings and Grounds, War Department, Wash
ington, d. c., May 4, 1ss9.-.sealed proposals,
In duplicate, will be received at this Office
until noon, TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 1880, for con.
structing 1900 square yards, more or less, of
asphalt pavement, and 1900 square yards,
more or less, of asphalt walks in the public
grounds, and repairing roads and walks in
grounds of the Executive Mansion. The at.
tention OF bidders Is invited to the Acts of
Congress approved February %, 1885, and
February %, 1887, Vol. %, page 3S2, and Vol.
~, page 414, Statutes at Large. Forms and
specifications can be obtained at this office
The United States reserves the right 10 reject
any and all proposals JOHN NJ. WILSON,
COLONEL u. s Army.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-25

THOUSAND ISLANDS.
HOTEL WESTMINSTER,
Westminster Park, Alexandria Bay, NY.
"Unquestionably the finest location in the
1000 Islands. "-Harper's Magazine, Septem-
Der, 81.
Rates SO to So per day, $40 to S17 per week.
Special rates to families and parties. Send
for illustrated pamphlet.
II. +. INGLEHART, Prop.
GUNNER BOARDERS WANTED-PLACE
- in healthy locality, ~ miles from rail-
road station at Luray; terms moderate. Ad-
dress MRS. L. d. BOWEN, Hope Mills Page
County, Va.
GUNNER BOARDING NEAR BLUE RIDGE
- Mountain; brick house, cool rooms, lawn,
shade, fruit, horses and carriages; two daily
mails; moderate charges. For particulars
address MISSES CURRY, Hamilton, Loudoun
County, Va.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN.
N~~~S~-N~0S0CC(N@~NN ~O~>N~N0~~SN~0~N~N~
Advertisements Hnder ms head, four lines or
less, 20 cents for three Insertions. 30 cents for sta
VNSTALLMENT LOANS-wE ARE AU-
Il thorized by the United Security Life In
surance and Trust Company of Philadelphia
70 advance money on. improved property In
Washington up to 20 per cent. of actual mar
ket value, with or without life insurance,
Loans payable In monthly or quarterly in
stallments, running 8, 10, rs or 20 years, In
many instances the payments are less than
the rental OF house. +. IT. SMITH 81 SON,
i222 Il st W.
MONEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE OR
INl first.class securities at lowest rates of
interest. No delay where security Is good.
o. @. GREEN,
303 It'll st. n. W.
M oNEY 80 LOAN
M In sums TO suit. tb
p. A, DARNIELL 618 F st ".
MONEY TOLoAR
AVA Insums to suit
on Approved Real Estate Security.
d. II. WARNER b co.,
9iB u st. n. W.
OOMMISsIORERs OF DEEDS.
~S0~~~0O~~NC-c-NNeN~0 ~N~s~O~~NN~-~sN.NN>
~ q. BUNDY, COM,R OF DEEDS AND NO
", tary Public, 4be la. ave-. opp. City Hall.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-25

L'oR sALE-sEVRRAL BEAUTIFUL NEW
Il Groom houses, with bath, range, etc., In
the northwest; near 9th and 9TH st. cars
price only $500 each; X street, near 18th,
1000, Also on Cleveland avenue,
@ rs, for. ..u..,.,.....,.,,.,S2,3 5U
On S, bet 18th and 18th sts............ 5000
. 3" u st, bet 18th and 18th sts..,.,.,.. $500
" 10Th, bet n and u sts......,,,,,..., $500
g 18th, bet and @ sts....,........, $500
!" q, bet 18th and 14th SITS, with stable 1000
boundary, near 9th Sc, new house. 1880
Marion ST, bet 9Th and 18th w.. 1850
Apply to J. w. p. MYERS b SON,
1420 New York ave.
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DROPosALsF FOR STATIONERY. Treasury
Il Department, May II, 1880 Sealed propos
ais for furnishing stationery for the fiscal year
ending June 80. 1890, will be received at this
Department until the 18TH DAY OF JUNE,
1850, at O'Clock p. m.
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished
upon application.
The bids will be considered, and accepted
or rejected item by item, and this advertise
ment and the proposal, so far as accepted by
the Secretary Of the Treasury, and the bond
accompanying the same, shall constitute the
contract between the Government and the bid
der or bidders, and no further contract will be
executed.
The articles contracted for must be fur
nished from time TO time during the year In
quantities pursuant to orders from the Depart.
ment. The entire quantities will, however, be
called for during the year.
Zach proposal must be signed by the indi.
vidual or firm makingit. and be accompanied
by bond with sufficient sureties In the sum
of two thousand dollars 900, approved by
United States officer of the district In which
the sureties reside or do business, on a form
70 be furni shed by the Department, condi-
toned for furnishing such portions of the ar
ticles as may be awarded under II, and the
performance of the contract
Proposals unaccompanied by such bond
will not be considered, and contracts will be
awarded only to established manufacturers
OF. or dealers in, the articles.
Proposals to be addressed TO the under
signed and marked Proposals for Station
ery.n
Deliveries must be free of charge at the
Treasury Department, Washington, ID. c.,
and will be subject to inspection by an ex-
pert detailed for the purpose by the Secre
inferior article will be deemed sufficient cause
TO annul the contract, at the option of the
Secretary.
The Department reserves the right TO waive
defects and reject any or all bids. GEORGE
8. BATCHELLER, Acting Secretary Of the
Treasury,
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1'HE WoopIAwN' pocKv,,rr Nm
This new and cosy hotel will be opened by
MRS. NJ. j. COLLEY Of the Clarendon for the
reception Of guests on or about j UNE 10. For
the Office of the Clarendon Hotel, corner of
18th st. and N Y. ave.
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OoMMIssIONERs OF DEEDS.

~ q. BUNDY, c0M'R OF DRKDs AND NO
". tary Public, 4b5 La. ave-. OPP. City Hall.
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PROPOSALS. FOR ICE-WAR DEPART
Il ment, May 8, 1S89.-Sealed proposals lin
duplicate) will be received at this Office until
IL O'Clock noon, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1889,
for supplying the War Department and its
Bureaus with Ice during the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1890. The Ice must be of best
quality, solid, clear and free from snow or
other Impurities, and must be delivered at the
several Bureaus and Offices of the War De-
partment In Washington, and weighed upon
the Department scales. Daily deliveries, ex.
ceptlng Sundays and recognized holidays will
be required. The quantity required Is esti-
mated at 200, 900 pounds more or less. A bond
with approved security will be required in
case of award. The Government reserves the
right TO reject any and all bids and to waive
defects. Bids must be enclosed In sealed
envelopes endorsed on the outside Proposals
for Ice" and addressed to the undersigned.
NJ. X. TH0RP, Chief of Supply Division.
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL. = TREASURY
il Department, Bureau of Engraving and
Printing, Washington, d. c., May 6, 1885,
Sealed Proposals will be received at this of
fee until IL m. Monday, June 8, 1889, TO fur
nish the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
with coal, wood and charcoal, during the
fiscal year. beginning July. /, 1889. The right
Is reserved to waive defects and to reject
any or all bids. Blank forms with specihca.
tons for proposals and further information
desired by intending bidders will be fur
nished on application at this Office.
Il. o. GRAVES, Chief of Bureau.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-25

VXIHEN EVERYBODY FAILS TO BX-
w tract your tooth, 90 TO the BALTI-
MORE DENTAL ASSOCIATION, ~ st 5 w,
and get satisfaction.
JUSTH'S OLD STAND Is THE ONLY
u place where frstclass secondhand cloth
ing can bo sold at respectable prices. Ad-
dress or call at $40 ID 81. n. W.
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EoR RnNr RnnMs.

TOR RENT - PLEASANT ROOMS IN
IL northwest section for summer; new
house; fronting south; every convenience. i7e5
COrcoran ST.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-25

elSePHILLIPs, LAMAR q zACHfsY,
ATTORNEYS,
Sun Building, 1915 F street.
RlY@THoSE WHO DESIRE COMFORT IN
~ hot weather place their order for
Shirts early In spring, so call on p. 7: HALL,
qO6 f ST. n. W., shirt maker and furnisher.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-25

A YOUNG LADY AT LEISURE OF AN
"A evening would like 10 meet gentleman
Object, mutual Improvement and pleasure.
Address STUDIO Critic Office.
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INOR RENT-IN A PRIVATE FAMILY,
IL near Thomas Circle, rooms furnished with
board; home comforts: cool and central loca-
1919 M st N W.
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The above sale Is postponed In consequence
of the. rain until MONDAY, MAY "a. 1881
same, hour and place, without regard to
weather. BY order OF the trustees.
-THOMAS DOWNING. Anctionoer.
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rostoftioe, New York, N. y, May Il, 1855
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-17

(PolypodiumP hyllitidis). .Thefronds are
undivided, lanceolate and erect, OF about
three feet in height, are of the richest,
darkest green, and it is certainly very
unique and striking in it's effect. This
fern is found rather plentifully in some
parts of the State-is found mostly in
moist spots on rotted logs or limestone
rocks, and should be potted in a mixture
of decayed wood and soil. cover the
top of the pots with the different moses
which find growing near the ferns, and
find it keeps the soil mofstas well as add
ing to it's looks Ihave this fern setting
on low table in one corner of my dining
room. Above this have one of the very
large air plants (Tillandsia Utriculata)
with it's long, dropping leaves Of nearly
two feet in length. | have this fastened
to the wall with a long spray OF the
Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides), the
whole forming most striking and airy
effect. 1t is really refreshing to me, and
I presume would be to many a tired and
overheated housewife, to come into this
room and look over my ferns-they
always look so cool and fresh In nay
dining room is a window where there is
very little sun. Ihad got the craze for
ferns, so could not rest until / had this
window filed with them. To begin with,
I had a low shelf placed below, but close
to the window frame, about eight inches
wide. the window sill forming another,
although,much narrower shelf; each side.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-17
A Basket of Ferns.

Our illustration shows what an attract
We object can be formed by the use OF
erns artistically grouped in a hanging
Iasket. The latter need not, be a costly
Hffair, purchased at some store, pat may
Y fashioned by almost any tasty idivid-
fl. Wooden bowls can hAlscmttpredswith
f"oes ~ cedar or grape vine and roots
'ngd when filed with ferns or
equally appropriate plants are OBJ
IcCs OF beauty, and worthy Of place in
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-17

tie Geranium in a can, which mother is
going to plant in the ground, so it will
do better. Wehad a Pin-cushion Cactus,
but it rotted and died; the wet weather
killed it, guess. LYNN WOODWARD.
Manatee, Fla.
1.-THE Pin-cushion Cactus was undoubted-
ly species of Mamillaria or Echinocactus,
which are very liable to rot in this State
in rainy weather. They are best, grown
in pots, so they can be protected during
rainy periods. All of the Cactus family
are very easily grown, but. they require
perfect drainage and are impatiento of too
much water. A little water standing
about their roots for few hours is far
worse for them than no water at all for
weeks at time. By far the greater part
of the family are natives of coun tries
subject to long and burning drouths, and
having soil OF a very porous nature. The
Prickly Pear (Opuntia) and many of the
Cereus sections OF the family flourish here
in the open ground f. d.
Editor Floral Department:
Ithinkthe FLORIDA AGRICULTURIsT said
any boy or girl who would write for them
could have flower seeds. if they would re-
port how they got along. am fond of
flowers, and would be glad to care for.
them, and thank you for the privilege.
e LOUIS D. KRowLroN. 4
Parkersburg. Marion County, Fla.
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R THE FLORIDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
~ WHITE LILIES.

D. s.st I.
Upon the breath of spring time
The perfume comes to me-
OF pure white lilies waited
Down to the Southern sea;
There are golden lilies growing
In that garden far away,
Where the locust trees are showing
Down their blossoms all the day.
There were rich and purple pansies,
And gay.and bright-eyed phlox,
Roses and daffodillies,
And quaint old holyhocks; tG. ~
But Of all the flowers planted
On la belle Ohios shore, s0
loved the queenly lilies b.
In the pleasant days of yore
They grew SO tall and stately,
SO exquisitely fair,
Among the blushing roses
And Haunting tulips there;
And fancy now they're sending
Silent messages to me,
That / may not quite forget them,
Down by the summer sea.
The breeze is filled with fragrance
OF the orange bloom to-day; M 81
The hooking birds are singing
A merry roundelay;
But there comes to me a mem'ry,
And q message on the air..
OF the old trees on the hillside,
And the lilies tall and fair.
Minnie Gilmore Mills
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1889-04-17
For THE FLORAL DEPARTMENT.
Ferns.

often wonderwhen looking at and car
ing for my ferns'if there are any readers
OF this department that have collection
of them. .e
One does not realize the beauty of the
green and graceful fronds until they have
a window or some shady nook filed with
them. Where more highly cultivated
plants would droop and die, these ferns,
that are subject to all sorts Of weather
and soil, will thrive and amply repay one
for the trouble OF transplanting them
from the woods to the house or yard.
AS fair Florida boasts of many rare and
beautiful ferns, there is no reason why
one should not have nice collection
without money or price," | will give a
brief description of a few of my ferns, also
the way have arranged them.
One of my choicest and most highly
priced ferns is the Hart s. Tongue Fern
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f. 81
The beautiful lines, "White Lilies" will
buch a tender spot in the hearts of many
7 our readers, and fond memory will go
}lt from many a home meath these sunny
d,ies, and for time wander again in the
Imiliar paths Of the dear old garden in
lie North, There is much there which is
vely, flowers rendered dear by early as
l)ciations, and some of them we may
ever be able to successfully cultivate in
his mild elmo. But III their loss we have
aimed much that is beautiful and desir-
BILE. We can have Oleander trees, de-
Eciously fragrant Cape Jessamines, roses
the year. round. and other equally beau
iful things too numerous to mention.
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In sending the lines referred to and the
Interesting communication published last
Feek, Mrs. Mills writes 81 like your de-
Eartment in the AGRCULTURIsT very
huch, there's so much that is practical in
i. | fear my letter for your columns is
100 long, but. have been so interested in
he Floral Department. and received SO
|luch sensible information therefrom that
Acouldl keep my pen quiet no longer. |
[opHed right in the midst of a host of
tdestions that would haveliked to have
answered, but | see you have a very
united space in the paper" Wecan as
ure this pleasing writer hearty well
ONE from our readers, and feel sure that
hey, with us, will hope to see that Ghost
II questions answered at an early day.
Ind right here We will say that We feel
ertain there are questions in this depart
bent which many of our readers could
answer, and thus extend helping hand
~ each other We desire to hear from a
huch larger circle of our readers.
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and coming little abovethe pots on the
shelf had two swinging baskets put up,
holding two pots each, also a hook at the
top of the window frame. After getting
this all in readiness to receive the plants,
/ armed myself with trowel and basket
and started for the hammock got one
each of all the incest and prettiest ferns,
many that have not yet learned their
names. One, Polypodium aureum,
found growing in the cavity of an old
live oak, but is more commonly found on
the decayed fibre of the palmetto. This
fern / have in hanging pot with others
of a more dropping, nature around the
edge. In pot on one of the brackets |
have Vittaria lineata, which is found
growing on the decayed fibre Of the pal
metto. 1t is a most curious grass-like
fern, with long dropping fronds, resem-
bling grass blades, only narrower and
feshier. | have it potted in fine decayed
wood, keeping it moist. is one of the
prettiest ferns | have seen. would adj
wise one of these IN every collection. On
my other brackets and shelves | have ar
ranged the ferns to suit their size, the
smaller ones on the sides, etc. also got
the fine grass like leaved air plant (Till-
andsia c@spitosa) and after polishing an
old horn | attached it with a cord to the
window frame, above my bracket, ar
ranging the little graceful air plant in it,
found it quite an addition. to my window
of ferns. Just this little makes a won
derful addition to a room, and there is
no odor of blooms, which so many people
object to in a dining room. feel sure if
the sisters would try the ferns they would
be more than pleased with the result. /
have had fine success with my plants SO
far. [ always pot them in the same soil
or substance find them growing in. Did
you ever think that q bunch of ferns on
the shady side of your house, the end of
the piazza or back porch, would be but
little extra trouble, and would add cool
and coy look where otherwise it would
look bare? I cannot say too much in
praise of my favorites; | grow more
pleased with them every day. Oh! that
had wings, would explore these ham
mocks and woods. I KNOWN many parts
OF this State there are many more rare
and handsome ferns than here, as we can
not boast of any except the more com
mon varieties. AUNTIE.
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any window. or on any verandah. Hang
ing pots or baskets require very. careful
attention to keep the soil from drying
out, and if this is allowed to occur few
times the plants soon become a sorry
sight and prove an eye-sore rather than
a pleasing object. fH. tif
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Letters From the Children.

We have recently received the following
three letters, and have sent a collection
OF flower seeds to each writer, and shall
expect each to report his success or fail
ure in cultivating the same. We are
pleased to notice that each has afew or
ange trees or flowers to care for. We re-
Gently read the following lines, which con-
tain a beautiful thought, and We propose
it as a motto for these young friends to
adopt: each tree and flower that is
planted should be so grown as. to inspire
i'll the breast of every beholder love for
horticulture ''-ED. F. d. HoslfsAf3
Editor Floral Department.: .so....,,.-
/ will try and write letter for your de-
partment, as you say that only one boy
has written yet. | have a peach and or
ange nursery, and a small flower garden.
| will be very thankful for the flower
seeds, as am very fond of flowers. Twill
take great pridein cultiyating the flowers,
and will send you some specimens of
them. j. A. B. GLOVER.
st. Andrew Bay, Washington County, Fla.
Editor Floral Department.; naa5ss sls
My mother read Master Ditto's letter
to me. | love flowers, and would like to
have you send me some seeds, have
fifteen orange trees, which set OUT, and
Ihoe them. We have Honeysuckle, Bigo-,
MIA, Chrysanthemums, Roses and one lit
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whom all correspondence relating to this de-
etment should be addressed.
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FLORAL DEPARTMENT.


EDITED BY WALTER N..PIKE,
.sAMNE, -g- PAscO co., FLA.
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On a high elevation two miles west OF DeLand
the county seat; having railroads ON three Sides
Less than onefourth mile from DeLand Junction
and only one milefrom Beresford, whereSt. Johns
River steamers TOUCH giving choice to shippers
either by boat or rail. Contains five acres set
with over 300 thrifty orange trees choicest varie
ties; two varieties Japan Persimmons; Japan
Plum trees and a large variety of Shrubbery and
Roses, with beautiful Shade Trees.
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Parkersburg. Marion County, Fla.
, 1889-05-29
POINTS.

A. Gilchrist is home from Omaha.
N. K. Boswell is back from Nebraska.
Mrs w. W. Corlett and young son re-
turned from the E-st yesterday.
George Mitchell OF CASPER dropped in
on his host of Cheyenne friends last
evening.
j. E. Rurg, formerly of Cheyenne.
but now a prominent business man OF
Douglas, is in town.
w. j. Stephens, Douglas, manager Of
@. z. Organs hardware store, has re.
tuned to his home.
Mrs. A. NJ. STATESMAN. who has been
Mrs. +. l.. Robinson's artist for the past
seven months, has gone to Helena, Mont.
where she expects to reside.
The many friends off. D. Freeborn are
more than pleased to see him once again
at his old stand In the Stock Growers
bank. His eyes were vastly improved by
treatment in New York.
Henry r. Fry, lessee of the Deer creek
coal mine at Glenrock, is spending a few
days in the city, having accompanied Mis-.
Fry, who is en- route east to spend the
summer. as far as Omaha.
Geo. L. Aggers, the oil expert and one
of the ~incorporators of the Denver and
Wyoming Pipe Line, passed through the
city yesterday en- route to the north Car
bon county petroleum fields.
Geo. II. Murray, advance agent Of
VIM. j. Gilmore's TtoelUe Temptations,
one of the greatest attractions on the road,
is in town. The entertainment is booked
here for June 4 and 5 and.if there is any
body better calculated to set forth the
beauties Of the play than Mr.. Murray
THE LEADER would most respectfully ask
to be informed of the color of his
hair.