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The Washington critic., 1889-06-03

{ DROPoSALs FOR RsTATToNERY. Treasury
Il Department. May II, 1889 Sealed propos-
ais for furnishing stationery for the fiscal year
Department until the iiTH DAY OF JUNE,
1880, at I O'Clock p. m.
Blank forms for bidding will be furnished
upon application.
The bidsswill be considered, aud accepted
or rejected, item by item, and tiis advertise.
ment and the proposal, so far as accepted by
the Secretary Of the Treasury, and the bond
ACCOMMODATING the same, shall constitute the
contract between the Government and the bid.
der or bidders, and no further contract will be
executed. t''' rF
The. articles contracted for must be fur
nished from time to time during the year In
quantities pursuant to orders from the Depart.
nnent, The entire quantities will, however, be
called for during the year.
Each proposal must be signed by the indi.
yldual or firm making 1t, and be accompanied
Of two thousand dollars (S2,000), approved by
O. United States officer OF the district in which
the sureties reside or do business, on Il form
70 be furnished by the Department, condi-
ticles as may be awarded under IT, and the
performance OF the contract.
Proposals unaccompanied by such bond
Will not be considered, and contracts will be
OF, or dealers In, the articles.
Proposals to be addressed to the under
signed and marked proposals for Station
Deliveries must be free of charge at the
Treasury Department, Washington, d. 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
Secretary.
The Department reserves the right to waive
defects and reject any or all bids. GEORGE
s: BATCHELLER, Acting Secretary of the
Treasury.
The Washington critic., 1889-06-03
FOR SALE AND RENT.
DEAL ESTATE BULLETIN

THos. E. wAGGAMAN. 917 street.
Changes made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
3.STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.
The Washington critic., 1889-06-03

DRoPOsALs FOR STREET PAVEMENT
i AND WALKS.-Office OF Public Build
ings and Grounds, War Department, Wash
ington, d. c., May !, 1Ss9.-Sealed proposals,
in duplicate will be received at this office
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 90, 1885, and
February %, 1887, Vol. %, page S32, and Vol.
"a, page 414, Statutes at Large. Forms and
specifications can be obtained at this Office
The United States reserves the right to reject
any and all proposals. JOHN NJ. WILSON,
Colonel, U. s. Army.
The Washington critic., 1889-06-03

UNREASURY DEPARTMENT., MAY "a, 1880.
i Sealed proposals will be received at the
office of the Superintendent for furnishing
supplies for use Of the Treasury Department,
year ending June 80. 1890. Proposals will be
opened at 2 O'Clock p, M, on the following
named days: For removing Ashes, Cleaning
Carpets, Washing Towels and for Ice, MON.
DAY, June II, 1880; for Lumber, Forage, Fuel
and the purchase of Waste Paper, TUESDAY,
June IS, 1885, for File Holders, Painters Ma
terials and Plumbers Materials WEDNEs
DAY, June 10, 1889; for Cabinet Shop stock,
THU RSDAY, June 70, 1889; for Miscellaneous
Supplies, FRIDAY, June 81, 1889. Printed
schedules containing instructions TO bidders
may be had at the Office of the Superidtend-
reject any and all bids, or parts of any bid, ,
and TO waive defects
The Washington critic., 1889-06-03
DOIRDIAG.

BOIRDIAG.
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BOARDING = ONE FURNISHED ROOM
ID with board to accommodate two gentle-
men. 80 per week. COZ N st NV.
DoARD FOR ONE OR TWO LADIES OR
ID gentlemen, or man and wife; second
story front; large, shady grounds; tennis,
family, Address 801 Deleware ave n o.
The Washington critic., 1889-06-03

DR0P0SALS FOR ICE--WAR DEPART
i ment, May 8, 18S9.-Sealed proposals lin
dupllcate) will be received at this office until
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
several Bureaus and Offices of the War De-
partment IN Washington, and weighed upon
the Department scales. Daily deliveries, ex-
be required. fhe quantity required Is esti.
mated at 100000 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 eoutside"Proposals
for Ice,n and addressed to the undersigned
M. X. THoRP, Chief of Supply Division.
The Washington critic., 1889-06-03

WIiEN EVERYBODY FAILS TO Ex-
Nv tract your tooth, go to the BALTi-
MORE DENTAL ASSOCIATION, ~ st $ W,
and get satisfaction.
TUsTH's Old sTAND rs THE ONLY
81 place where firstclass secoud-han cloth
Ing Gun be sold at respectable prices. Adj
dress or call at 619 ID 81. n. W.
The Washington critic., 1889-06-03
EoR RENT--Roosrs.

TOR, .RENT--A FLAT OF FIVE ROOMS:
~ gas and steam heat; 400 Louisiana ave.
The Press., 1889-07-04
A DIFFERENCE IN SIZE.

One morning Opie P. Read, of the Arr kansaw Traveller, came into the Chicago Press Club Rooms, where number of the members were seated chatting. Opie did not take part in the conversation, but sat by one of the open windows smoking his huge pipe and evidently thinking pro- foundly.
 Something on your mind, Opie?" ask ed one of the boys.
 "Yes. My butcher is on my mind, and he's the biggest butcher you ever saw. If I didn't have a. a.ponderous mind never could hold that butcher on it. Look at me, said he, standing up at full height, showing a form more than six feet tall, and massive in its proportions. "Look at me; I'm pretty big man myself, but, sir, as came by that butcher shop this morn- ing the butcher was standing out in front, and walked right between his legs. The top of my head wasn't as high as his in- step. should have had to reach up to unlatch his shoe."
 "How much do you owe your butcher, Opie ?" asked MT. James w. Scott, the president of the club and business mana ger of the Chicago Herald.
 "A hundred and twenty dollars, sir" said MT. Read. ...-
 That afternoon MT. Scott sent check for $50 to Opie, saying it was an advance on a story he wished him to write for the Chicago Herald. .#..
 The next morning, when Opie strode into the club, somebody asked
 "Has your butcher grown any since yes terday
 "Grownl No, sir. This morning I walked into his place with $50 in gold clinking and jingling in my pocket.
 "'Where's that butcherp' I asked.
 "'Here I am, said a faint, timid little voice that seemed to come up from the cellar.
 "'Where ? said I.
 "'Here, right here by your left foot. Don't move or you'll step on me.
 stI got down on my hands and knees and examined speck on the floor. It was the butcher"
The Press., 1889-07-04
PLURALs WHICH ARE SINGULAR.

The farmer likes noble OK,
 And drives a yoke of oxen, And oftentimes he shoots fox
 That goes with other foxen. In spring he lets his hired man
 Make sugar with a lot of men, Sweet maple-sugar in pan
 And fill lot of pen. When in the grass he sets h is foot, Where snakes may sting his feet, He knows they can't bite thr ough boot And wears pair of beet. On eggs he often sets goose
 To raise a flock of geese, And when he learns to tie moose
 He makes lot of neese. He's sure to have an aching tooth If he neglects his teeth, ,. And he with boards can build booth As good as other beeth. Whene' CT he sees little mouse
 He sets a trap for mice; ,. He also likes to paint his house
 As fl ne as other hice. And he remembers, when child
 He went with other children To help his father clear wild
 Among some other wildren. He saw his father kill wolf, And chase pack of wolves, And once he sailed across 8 gulf
 To see some other gulyes. He owns herry-colored cat,
 Which has lot of kittens, And almost caught monstrous rat,
 Which has lot of rittens. He will amuse his tired wife,
 Who works like other wives, By playing music on fife
 That sounds like other fives.
The Press., 1889-07-04

The Hartford Post says of the Holland county senators: f'Senator Sprague rep resented the farmers and honest voters interests and ought to be heard from again. Senator Keeney could always be depended upon, and every time dared to stand up and be counted. He, as much as any sen. ator, represent represented character in, the senate of 1SS9."
 The family of Ezra. Wetherell, a resi- dent of Globe Village, formerly of Onion, Ct., has been sorely afflicted thls year, he losing four children last spring with diph- theria and one on Monday last by drown ing. Frederick Andrew, IT years of age, finished work with the American Optical Company, where he was employed in the gold room, Monday noon, and was seen going through the streets with canoe one not fit for service which he left at the pond of the thew mill" After dinner he went to the pond and used the canoe, tell ing several people he met that he could swim in case the canoe was overturned. After padding around some little time it did overturn, with fatal result. Three men standing on the bridge saw the accident, but rendered no assistance, not even throw ing in @ plank, which might easily have been torn from the bridge. gHe toundered around for some little time and finally dis appeared from sight. His sister, who works in the ''new mill," was spectator to his drowning, and who can picture her hearts anguish as he sank from her view :? Parties were quickly summoned to the spot and boat was brought, two men dragging the pond, but not meeting with success. It was then decided to lower the pond, which was done, and parties waded in. At about g. 30 o'clock as Patrick Flynn was wading around he discovered the body at about the same place the boy was last seen alive. Medical Examiner Bradford was present and gave permission to remove the body to the parents home for burial, A watch was found in the boys pocket stopped at APO, which was probably the time he fell in. Large crowds of people congregated along the banks of the pond as the search was being carried on, but they could only watch and wait. The fam lily has the sympathy of all in their affiic- 1 Herald.
The Press., 1889-07-04

THE NEW DIscovERY.-You have heard your friends and neighbors talking about it. You may yourself be one of the many who know from personal experience just how good thing it is. If you have ever tried 1t, you are one of its staunch friends, because the wonderful thing about it is, that when once after holds a place in the house. If you have never used it and should be afflicted with z cough, cold, or any Throat, Lung or Ches
 trouble, secure bottle at on e and give 1t fair trial. It is guaranteed every time, ol money refunded. Trial bottles free at P. K
 Taft drugstore. .ss.,a.. .s
The Press., 1889-07-04

Tramps have been overrunning the districts along the Erie railway. Near Honesdale, Pa. defiant gang insulted women, and stole ev- erything they could. When posse under took to make arrests the gang replied with pistol shots. An officer shot the leader, in ficting fatal swound. Others of the gang were caught and taken to jail.
 The above news item should engage the attention of the New York Word. That paper is very tender toward tramps, and doesn't like to see them jailed or imposed upon. Perhaps here is chance for the World to raise great hue and cry, and secure the release of men who are unfortu- nate but not evil-doers l. Wallinaoaatic ,T0asy71UL
The Press., 1889-07-04

Until the blood is clsansed of impurities, it is useless to attempt the cure of any disease. Rheumatism, which is traceable 10 an acid in the blood, has been cured, in numerous cases, by the use of Ayers Sarsparilla, external treat ment being of no avail.
The Press., 1889-07-04

As proof that @ good article will establish itself permanently in public estimation we point out the fact that Brussels soap has been before the public but short time, yet the manufacturers have been compelled to en- large their factory to four times it's original canacitv.
The Press., 1889-07-04

We don't often mix up in matters that do not concern us, but we consider Brussels soap the very best in market.
The Press., 1889-07-04

! DDN'T WANT GiRL.-Last summer my wife's health was all run down, and she want
 cd me to hire 8 girl to, do the work. In g little while found one thought would suit her, when to my surprise she said need mol hire any one, as she felt much better, and thought another bottle of Sulphur Bitterf would cure her.-Donald Grey, Al Worcester square, Boston.
The Press., 1889-07-04

A SOUND LEGAL OPN1oN.-E. Bainbridge Munday, Esq, County Atty, Clay Co.,, Tex, says: "Have used Electric Bitters with meat happy results. My brother Also was very low with Malarial Fever and Jaundice, but was cured by timely use of this medicine. Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his life"
 MT. D. I. Wilcoxon, of Horse Cave, Ky, adds like testimony, saying: He positively believes he would have died, had it not been for Electric Bitters.
 This great remedy will ward of, as well as cure all Malaeia1 Diseases, and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach Disorders stands une. qualed. Price soc. and $1, ct E. K. Taft's.
The Press., 1889-07-04
LOCAL TOPICS PRSN'D AND sCissORED.

The silk business in Atwoodville is booming, J. 8. Macfarlane having to run
The Press., 1889-07-04

No matter what may be the ills you bear from indigestion, dose of Ayer's Cathartic Pills will case you without question. Just try fhem once and be assured ;s they have much worse dyspeptics cured. You'll find them
 nice and amply worth the price.
The Press., 1889-07-04

BUcKLEN's ARNIcA SALvz.--The best salye in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sofes, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Oorns esd all Skin Erup- tions, and positively cures Pitss. pr no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. K. Taft.
 CouLD Nor KEEP SHOP WITHOUT THEM.- consider your Sulphur Bitters remarkable blood purifier. I know of several people, whose cases were considered hopeless, that have been entirely cured by your medicine. The sale of Sulphur Bitters is SO large here that I could not keep shop without them. }. s. Yates, Pharmacist, 99 Essex street, Law renee. Mass.
The Press., 1889-07-04

Smith-Robinson told me that his wife had
 been run over by coach and seriously in jured. Jonee-You can't believe what Robinson
 says, he is such braggart. I'll bet it was
 only delivery wagon.
The Press., 1889-07-04
Notes for Pubsicatio.a.

Name: B. Clsckier; residence Elm street Dallas, Texas; occupation: barber; statement April 10th, 1889: Had ulcerated sole throat several years; could not talk loud enough or plain enough to be understood by my wife and family. In the effort to drink water or coffee it would come out of my nose. My tonsils were eaten away by the ulcer. I took 8 great many remedies. Potash and mercury mixtures greatly impaired my digestion. finally abandoned all other treatment and be gan Swat's Specific, and few bottles cured me sound and well-voice recovered, health made good. This was several years ago, and have had no sign of my return of the disease.
 TWO BoTTIHs.
 Two bottles of Swift,s Specific cured me ot a bad condition of my blood. from which had suffered for IS months. had blotchee, and sores which were painful and trouble some. s. s. s. is much better than potash and mercury mixtures, and recommend il above all blood remedies.
 E. D. COMPTON, Homeland, Va. Treatise on Blood and Skin Disease mailed free. The Swift Specific Co.,, Drawer 3, At lanta, Ga.
The Press., 1889-07-04

It is amazing what questions earnest seekers after truth will ask of newspapers. Here's man writing to The Atlanta Con- stitution" to get the dimensions of Heaven. Of course ssIhe Constitution" is equal to the erneroescy. .and informs him that Heav. en will he big enough to give every per. son who gets there 100 rooms sixteen feet square. This estimate is based on the as. sumption that the total population oi Heaven is to be 2.97O, ,OO0,e 900. .0OO, 900. Il is to be added, although ssThe Constitu. ton" neglects to say so, that it is just pos. sible that no provision is made in the place referred to for housing persons who while on earth contracted the vice of propound ing super-foolish queries to the hard work ing members of the Fourth Estate. "The Constitution" need not be surprised if this man, instead of accepting its 2,97O, 900, OO0, ,OOO, 900 persons without question, calls for another count.
The Press., 1889-07-04

Buck Taylor, one of Bills Wild West Company, was immensely popular over m England, and Bill told story about him apfopoe of tho traditional fondness for pie. Buck is xesy fond of pie. Bill took Buck to breakfast with him one morning in Chi- cago. They were at one of the best hotels in the city, and Buck, after eating his breakfast. said to the waiter: "Now bring me some pie. The waiter was girl, and sha aIIno6t shook the beautiful crimps of her forehead as she tossed her head and replied, contemptuously !: "We don't have pic for breakfast" ''Oh, is that so?" said Buck: ssweli, when do you have it ?" "At dinner, sir" 'ssWell, when is dinner P ssrwslve o'clock, sir." ''All right, said he, ssI gneas I'll stay here and wat for t. " And there at that table sat Buck Taylor, solitary and alone, from the time that the breakfast dishes were cleared away until dinner was served. After Bill told this story Buck Taylor never again lacked pie for breakfast, luncheon, dinner and after noon lunch, supper or midnight meal so long as he wss in England.
 As Conrad Shafer was eating his break fast at his home in Wilkesbarre, Pa, last Thursday morning, he heard great clat- ter of dishes and glassware about the house, accompanied by heavy rumbling that shook his frame residence from top to hnttom. He hastened to the cellar and discovered that over half of the bottom had fallen out, taking with it the stone foundation and the garden plot in front ot his house, together with all his household supplies. Upon examination, the hole, or cave-in, was found to be twenty five feet deeu. It proved to be over a shaft of the Henry oolliery, operated by the Lehigh Coal Company, which had been worked out, The coal and slate had been mined to within ten feet of the bottom of Shafer'e cellar.
The Press., 1889-07-04

ssWhat is the most money ever made by tug in one trip?" was asked by New York Sun man of an old tug.man in South street.
 ssThe very largest money ever obtained was when two tugs picked up derelict of Sandy Hook. She was in good condi- tion, but had been abandoned by the crew, who were panic-stricken. She was drift ing ashore, and the courts allowed a sal wage of $2S, ,OOv for the two, or $14 900 for a days work each. But that wasn't Q tow ing job. The biggest price ever paid by 2 ship for towing at this port, 80 far as l know, was when ship captain had beat his way up to the ight-ship after a long winter voyage from Manilla. Reaching this point, with the harbor before him, the northwest wind became gale he could not face, and he saw the shores oi Staten Island fade, and began to think he had Bermuda hard aboard He couldn't stand that prospect, and was compelled, to pay $1 ,600 by q heartiess tug captain of about my size and disposition. That is g fact. You will hear tug men tell stories ot larger sums, but those men were intended by nature for fishermen"
The Press., 1889-07-04

Why not abbreviate Alaska. to L. s., which would sufficiently identify it as the place of the seal2
The Press., 1889-07-04

The story goes that fellow at Vienna, down in Georgia, went fishing in Gum Greek. After selecting nice, shady place and comfortable seat, he threw his hook into the stream and drew from his pocket a newspaper and was soon lost in its col umns. Directly his cork began to bob, then strong pull from the water caused the cork to go clear under the water, De liberately laying his paper aside, he picked his line, remarked that man couldn't fish in peace there and he was going home, .~s.. Why not abbreviate Alaska. to l.. S., which
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-06-04
THE POUND-KEEPER
He Has to Pay Costs for Catching
the Wrong Dogs.

the NIOhS DOSSs
The Pound-keeper, Mr.. O'Farrell, is
having all kinds of difficulties. A short
time ago he discovered that his deputies
were making regular business of steal
ing animals from the pound before the
period during which they were legally
held in pawn was over and selling them,
thus rendering him liable for damages.
Yesterday the case of Faunt vs. O'Farrell
was argued and submitted in Justice
Lockwood's court and verdict found for
the plaintiff with costs. Faunt was the
owner of a valuable setter, which some
one of O'Farrell's deputies captured in
spite of the fact that all the requirements
of the ordinance respecting dogs had
been complied with. Mr.. Faunt promptly
brought suit for the recovery of the ami
NAL. When O'Fsrrell heard how the
case stood he returned the dog, but de.
clined to pay the costs of the suit. Yes
terdsy the court decided that he must pay
the costs, which he did, much to the
disgust of his lawyer, who wanted to
appeal the case to higher court. There
was lively discussion, in the midst of
which the lawyer threatened to click"
the attorney on the other side, and
finally offered him 81 in cash if he would
go out on the street and fight him,
Marquis of Queensberry rules, without
gloves. At this point Constable Fred
Smith rose in wrath and proposed to kick
the belligerent attorney down the stairs
of the building. The fight of steps is
short one, but the lawyer declined to
carry the quarrel any further, and the
fight did not come off.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-06-04
CHARGED with Rape.

Information was filed yesterday charg.
ing Islander Rojas, farm hand ON the
Santa Anita, with rape. The woman in
the case is Pauline Wiegand, who also
works oa the same ranch. The two
were walking along the road toward the
ranch, near San Gabriel, on the 9th day
of last mpth. 1t was apparently a
lonely spot and Rojas is said to have
caught the woman and thrown her down.
A Mrs. Sweetzer heard the woman's
cries and hurried to her assistance,
whereupon Rojas ran away. He was
captured soon afterwards, and was ex-
amined before the San Gabriel Justice of
the Peace. AS result of the examine
ton he was held to answer to the Super
Tor Court on the charge.
Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1889-06-04
TIL q CITIZENS COMMITTEE.
II VIII Meet and Take Action Thi
Morning.

=
Morning.
There was a strong feeling of sym
pathy expressed by the citizens, yester'
day, for the sufferers at Johnstowni
Pa, and a number of them favored an
organized relief committee for the collec'
ton of funds. The Council, at the sug
gestion of Mayor Hazard, yesterday
afternoon appointed committee, con-
sisting of one citizen from each ward, to
devise a plan for collecting funds.
This committee will meet in the
Council chamber at 8 o'clock this
morning and take active steps in
the matter. Colonel l. r. Dunkelberger,
who is on the committee, suggested that
it would be good idea to ship a carload
of choice California fruit to Philadelphia,
where it could be sold at auction for the
benefit of the sufferers. He thought that
the fruit in the first instance would cost
about 81 200, and that it would sell for
from 10000 to $4,000. He will prob
ably propose this plan to the committee
this morning.