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threw out hint about new piano, If her
opinion as to the worth of my story should
prove correct.
The April and May numbers of the maga-
zine appeared, but my story was not yet pub
lished, and was not among the advance an
nouncements for June. BY this time was
well along toward the completion of the plot
for my serial, but felt the need of a wider
reading in English fiction than had vet done.
"What is the use of waiting?' said my wife.
''The payment on the house isn't due until
September You can take some OF that money
for the books. and replace it with the money
for the story"
Sure enough" / answered; 81 am glad
you thought of it, and before sundown the
wagon came from the book store with $50
worth of English novels.
l went to the parlor to ask her to come and
see them, and there she was on her knees try
ing to darn a hole in the old carpet. Just
think of it! The wife of the author OF "a
Moonlight Romance engaged in such menial
work as that, and her husbands study full of
new booksl told her at once that it would
never do; the parlor must be fixed up at once.
By Saturday night the new paper was on the
walls and the new Brussels was down, the
money. Of course, being secured by the trans
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fer of $50 more from our house fund. to be
replaced from the pay for my story. Some of
our friends began to wonder how we could
afford so much expense just then, but We
kept the secret to ourselves and told them
they would see in due time.
When the June number of the magazine
came. we found fine following item among the
announcements for July: "a short story, en-
titled "A MOONLIGHT Romance by a new writer
of great promise"
l had felt Just a little uneasy about using
the money saved up to pay the remainder on
our house, when we had no certain means of
knowing how soon the money for the story
was to come. but it was ali right now, with
two months to spare.
IL was magnificent trip. The fresh lake
breeze, the green islands that we passed,
''Why not take our trip now" said my
wife, while the weather is at its best?'
Why not, to be sure? 1t was just the thing
and would enable me to get some local color
for story which had in mind, dealing with
pioneer life on the shores of Lake Michigan.
So we drew S175 more from the savings bank,
leaving just about $50 on deposit got the dress
maker and tailor TO do the necessary work for
US in great hurry, closed up our house. and
started,
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Ny ShOrt StOru

At last my story was done. Ny friends had
ALWAYS told me that ] had literary ability,
ami now that my manuscript lay completed
.,..orr me. felt that they were right. ! had
HrttCn 1t over and over again, polishing a
crude paragraph here and strengthening
weak one there, putting in a touch Of rhetor-
zeal ornament in one place and removing it
where il seemed overdrawn in another until
I thought and my wife, too) that the style
was just perfect
Then my wife copied il of in her own
hand. 10 make sure that il should be perfectly
legihe aud we both went over it together. 10
see hat the dots and crosses, hyphens and
quotation marks. capitals and punctuation
were an in due order: for we were deter
mined that the editor Of the --- Magazine
should not be tempted TO a rejection 10y any
carelessness in the preparation Of the manu-
script stamped envelope was inclosed
for its return. if not available, and the story
was consigned TO the mail.
For the next two or three days / spent most
OF my spare time in trying to moderate my
Tile's AOlcs.5Y Doint4ag out how MANY differ
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1864 Education for Real Life, 1894

For Sons and Daughters. The Spencerien Bus
mess College, National Bank of the Republic
building, cor. 7th and d NV. Day and night ses-
sions SPENCERIAN, in the national capital
and throughout the country, is a household word,
associated with thorough business training and
a prosperous career.
The thirtieth scholastic year Of this popular
institution begins Monday, September, 3, 1894
Five departments, viz: Practical Business, in
cluding complete bookkeeping course, English,
rapid calculations, rapid writing, moral and
social culture, Delsarte system Of expression,
civics, political economy, and commercial law;
Practical English, with initiatory bookkeeping;
Shorthand and Typewriting, including English;
Spencerian Rapid Writing; Mechanical and
Architectural Drawing. Full corps Of thoroughly
trained teachers Location central Office open
every business day and night on and after Mon
day, August 8. Write or call for new annual
announcement MRS SARA a SPENCER,
au10-3m Principal and Proprietor.
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SPECIAL NOTICE.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU

T'REAsURY DEPARTMENT, BUREAU OF
Il Engraving and Printing, Washington, D. G.. I,
September l. lS94-There will be sold to the
highest bidder at public auction at 10 o'clock a.
m, on MONDAY, September II, 1894, on the
premises OF the Bureau, one battery Of eight
boilers, and machines and tools comprising ink
mills, paper-cutters, milling machine, lathes
planers, drill-prass, etc, and about 5000 old
brick Each lot will be sold separately Terms,
cash on day of sale and the articles to be re-
moved Immediately on day of sale except the
days Removal at cost of the purchasers The
articles may be inspected in the meanwhile on
application TO CLAUDE NJ. JOHNSON, chief of
Bureau. Sept7 ,12,l5
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French Custard.

One quart of milk, eight eggs, sugar, and
cinnamon to taste; seperate the eggs, beat
the yolks until thick, TO which add the milk.
a little vanilla and sweeten TO taste, put it
into a pan or jamia kettle, place it over a
slow fire and stir il ali the time until 1t be-
comes cnstard, then pour IL into a pudding
dish to get cold: whisk the whites until stiff
and dry. have ready pan of boiling water,
on the top Of which place the whites, cover
and place them where the water will keep
sufficiently hot to cause a steam 10 pass
through and cook them; place in a dish (suit-
able for the table, a layer of custard and
white altern ately; on each layer of custard
CRATE little nutmeg with a teaspoonful of
wine: serve cold.
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A BLESSING with q Rebate

Susie had been very naughty little girl
and her aunt had had to punish her very Sc
verely. When she came to say her prayers at
night her little mind was still full of wrath
against her aunt, but yet the child did not
quite like to leave her name out of her even
ing devotions, so she compromised matters
by saying: Pray, God! bless father and
mother, etc; then, after pause. she added
land bless Aunt Julia, too-but not much. -
New York sun.
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HINTS FOR SCHOOL GOWNS.
Brief and Timely Memoranda of Interest
TO Mothers.

to Mothers.
This subject. which lacks interest but two
or three months in the year, is particularly
interesting now.
The vogue Of shirt waist and extra waist
generally is a boon 20 m others. for one skirt
Will outwear two or more waists, and these
latter are easily made as a rule.
A school gown consisting of plaid skirt
with two waists Of different plain colors would
give variety and double the service of one
gown. The disadvantage OF bands allowing
the weight on the hips obviated by making
the bands comfortably loose and buttoning or
hooking the skirt and waist together
Striped skirts also look well with plain
bodices, and one bodice may be made of the
same with collar or some portion in plain ma
terial to relieve the monotony that always re-
suits from the use of one single material un-
trimmed
Plain skirts look well with waists of plaid,
stripes or checked materials.
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Brighten Your siIverware.

word or two as to silver forks, spoons,
and plated ware. Nothing spoils these so
much as letting them remain dirty for any
length of time. After using they should at
once be washed IN very hot water with a
soapy rag and wiped dry on clean cloth;
they may afterward be polished with leather.
Once in while a little plate powder can be
used, but really whiting, mixed with a little
water or spirit, answers the purpose very well
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MONEY TO LOAN.
MONEY TO LOAN on HOUSEHOLD FUR

MONEY TO LOAN on HOUSEHOLD FUR
niture, pianos, horses, carriages, wagons
&c; the property will remain undisturbed
in your possession; terms easy; lowest
rates; private Offices; all business strictly
confidential; you can have the money the day
you apply for it; payments can be made on the
principal at any time; each payment made will
lessen the cos: Of carrying the loan
Please Gallon
CAPITAL LOAN GUARANTEE CO,
COZ F ST NV, main floor !y3-smo
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" ASHINGTON MORTGAGE LOAN COM
w pany. viii lend You so and upward on furni-
ture, pianos, horses, wagons, &c,;uo publicity and
property TO remain in your uudisturoed posses
sion; loans paid in part or n fun at any time 20
suit the convenience OF the borrower. aud any
part paid reduces the cost OF carrying the loan
in proportion 70 the amount paid. WASHING
TON MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY, 6IO + ST
u. NJ 1el-3m
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MRS CARY, 1902 7TH ST NV GUARANTEE
w to convince the most skeptical on past, pres
ent, and future life law suits. divorces, love,
and marriage, gains the love of those you desire,
o-ercomes evil influences, gives names in full OF
those you have or will marry. All information
truthfully and accurately given. Call and be
convinced, seeing is believing. Hours, to 9,
except Sundays jel6-6mo
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BARGAINS FOR TO-DAY.
[As advertised in The TmEsl


The Warren Shoe House-Ladies' 50 Rus.
sia Calf Oxfords, only 69-cents a pair.
II. VI. Dobbins-JeweIrya at all prices, cash
or credit.
Washington Flyer Cycle Co.-BioycIes at
less than cost.
Johnson's-Fifty cent Rebecca tea pots;
groceries al low prices.
Garner Co.-Men's suits for $3.50;
choice things in chiIdren's department..
Robinson, Cherry a. Co.-Everything neces.
sary for young men going TO school.
Menu for Tomorrow.
BREAKFAST.
Grapes.
Steamed Oatmeal
Beefsteak broiled. Tomato Omelet.
Warmed Potatoes Brown Bread.
LUNCHEON.
Scrambled Mutton sardines
Corn Pudding. French Rolls.
Ginger Bread
Cantaloupe. Cocoa
DINNER.
Game Soup
Braised Leg Of Mutton.
Mashed Potatoes. Scanoped Oysters
Boiled Sweet Potatoes
Cold Slaw.
Peach Cobbler. French custard
Layer Jelly Cake.
Coffee.
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PROPOSALS.

DRoPoSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE NAVY
Il Yard Washington, d. C, August 90 1S9i-
Sealed proposals, endorsed Proposals for sup
plies for the Navy Yard, Washington, D. C., TO
be opened September Is, 1894. :" viii be received
at the Bureau OF Supplies and Accounts, Navy
Department, Washington, .. c, until y o'clock
Immediately thereafter, TO furnish at the Navy
Yard, Washington, d. c., a quantity Of brick,
lime, cement, sand, broken stone, gravel, hard
straw and one locomotive crane The articles
must conform 10 the Navy standard and pass
the usual naval inspection Blank proposals
Will be furnished upon application TO the Navy
Yard, Washington, ID. C.. The attention of manu-
factursrs and dealers is invited Tie bids, all
other things being equal, decided by lot The
Department reserves the right to waive defects
or TO reject any or all bids not deemed advan-
tageous to the Government A h MiCHLER,
Acting Chief of Bureau ss9-1014,l7
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EMERSON INSTITUTE-A SELECT CLASS
IL ical and Mathematical School for Young
Men and Boys, 9l4 14th St, Franklin Square.
Forty-third annual session under the present
principal begins September 81 This we'll
known preparatory school for Harvard, Yale,
Princeton, &c, for the United States Military
and Naval Academies, and for the best techno-
logical schools enjoys reputation second TO no
school in this country The roster Of the gradu-
ates contains the names of hundreds dstin-
guished in every profession For circulars ad-
dress CHAS B. YOUNG, a M. Ph. d. ss6-f
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the hazy blue line of the wooded shore in the
distance, the foam sparkling in the noon
light. all contributed to make it the happiest
experience since the days of our honeymoon.
Two days after our return the July num-
Der of the magazine and a letter bearing its
imprint arrived in the same mail We were
so eager to see the story in print that we left
the letter unopened until we had cut the
leaves of the magazine and feasted our eyes
upon every page. Then l tore open the let
ter and drew out check:
The Commercial National Bank of f-wiH
pay to the order OF Mr.. - the sum Of seven
teen dollars and fifty cents (S17.509-
G. o.
s7ditor of the - Magazine.
I have given up literature for the present
and have secured $500 from the Building and
Loan Association TO make the final payment
due on my house. My wife positively refuses
to read any of the new books which bought
and has asked me not to say anything more
about the trip to the lakes. but for some rea-
son or other she doesn't seem to regret in the
least the part OF the money which went for
the trr -rsling dress, the wall papering. and
theSS sces. : earpet.-J. Hanson Williams IN
Ne ssainG Post.
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The Times Fashion Hints.

An elegant costume for swell garden
party is the accompanying cut fashioned in a
lightweight silk Henrietta cloth of delicate
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IDEAS IN HOUSE DECORATIONS.

Wooden hangings ought never TO be used IN
bedrooms; in fact, the fewer hangings the
better For the sake of good ventilation and
10 avoid the catching of dust and disease
germs even lace and muslin curtains are OBJ
jectionable Shades answer all purposes of
protection If more be needed, then chintz
or cretonne, having a polished surface from
which dust can readily be brushed or shaken.
is far better than softer material which
holds small particles OF waste.
In an artistic dwelling house in a suburb OF
New York the vestibule is plastered above the
wainscoting. and in the mortar while soft,
stuck the broken, longitudinal halves of
claret aud beer bottles-the best use that can
be devised for them. The bottoms OF other
bottles are interspersed with the larger sec
tions, all irregularly and artistically disposed.
1t is, indeed, u remarkable effect that Is pro-
duced by q method of ornamentation so
simple and so odd. Bits of thick glass of
every form and color are inserted in the NOR
tar, with row of green glass junk bottles
the bottoms of them as a frieze.
Goblets are no longer seen on well-ap-
pointed tables The tumblers are small,
light and often handsomely engraved.
Some of the electric dinners given in large
cities would shame the wonders in the Ara
bian Nights One given not long ago was
served upon a table of glass, covered by the
thinnest of sheer linen. This revealed count
less tiny electric globes underneath, which
illuminated a garland of roses. among which
nestled joyous nymphs, each holding wreath
of flowers. Within the transparent mound
of Jelly, served with the desert, was a conical
bulb of light, while at intervals the changeful
hues of the rainbow flashed upon the scene
from a revolving light imprisoned in niche.
Venetian glass has lately become n fad with
those who can afford 1t. 1t is extremely fra
gile and beautiful. Cut glass is now man
ufactured il this country superior TO the
imported.
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r AIDES - COMFORTABLE HOME BEFORE
IL and during confinement best medical treat.
ment: babies adopted; female complaints
treated by experienced physician; confidential
Mrs. DR. RENNER, 131 Sd ST. IL g., Washington,
D. C.f Ie10-1y
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FiTGmGR'S
Insurance Company,
Cor. 7th ST. and La. Ave. NJ. w.
SECURE! SAFE! PROMPT
Why Don't You Insure
Your Property
CASH CAPITAL AND SURPLUS $500, 600

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William j Wilson, Frank Hume, James kedfsrn,
T. A. Lutz, Dorsey CIaEett, H. c. NcCauley, c. C.
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~ Howard, Secretary Il ii. Hazard. AS
sisfauI Secretary. Hugl6-u
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and is far cheaper Spoons stained with eggs
or gravy will come bright again Immediately
on the application of whiting moistened with
ammonia
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PERSONAL.
z WOnd6rfUl Woman.

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how TO recover lost or stolen property. She pre-
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This lady is indorsed by the press. clergy, and
the public in general
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FOR sALE-sUBURBAN.

EoR sALE-AT BRooKLAND, A sEvEN-ROOM
IL house for g, 500 Three lots at 10 cents Der
foot; very easy terms. GRACE NJ THOMAS,
sep7-3t 1OO Corcoran Building.
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T OOK AT THIS-WE CAN SELL YOU A
IL pretty two-story and cellar six-room and
bath bay-window brick house in Alexandria,
squares from Pennsylvania Railroad Station
and electric cars high elevation; commanding
pretty view OF surrounding country; parking in
front of house. Come in to see US for full Infor-
nation. WHEAT & SUTER,
sea-7t 1905 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
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HOTEL PITNEY, ATLANTIC CITY, N j.
II y. Y. ave, bet Pacific and Beach; mod
cow; 81 so TO 50 80 per day; s. to s12 per week
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EDUCATIONAL.

MRS MANNS KINDERGARTEN AND
WI school and the Elizabeth Peabody Kinder
garten Normal Training school, 1918 Sunderland
place, will begin fall and winter sessions Octo-
Der /, 1894 se2-1mo
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WANTED.

Advertisements of four lines or less Inserted un-.
der this heading time, 60 cents; three times so
cents times, s..
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AOIn Petition Tor three Tree Scholarships August
%, 30, and 81. Open to all For particulars ad-
dress
REV. CORNELIUS GILLESPIE. s J.,
augs-lmo President and Treasurer.
THE BLISS SCHOOL or ELECTRICTTY-The
i only institution in the country where stu
dents are given thoroughly practical course
mbined with theoretical instruction, 50 as 20
enable them, in one year, 10 intelligently handle
or install electrical apparatus and wiring OF al
leading types OF manufacture The four years
electrical engineering course Of a university
condensed into one year, with superfuous
studies and higher mathematics excluded Z.
F. Lewis, B. S, professor elec engineering CO.
lumbian University, also OF physics, Johns Hop
kins University, will lecture Mondays and FRI
days OF each week Course opens October /
Closes June l. Sessions MoEdays, Wednesdays,
and Fridays, 8 70 s 2. m. Terms, including
all tools, apparatus, lecture note books,
practical and theoretical instruction, and
diplomas, $50. CAN IT BE DONE2 ASK
THOSE WHO HAVE DONE IT For de-
tailed information, address L d. BLISS, Princi-
pal, Warder Building. au2l-lm
NATIONAL KINDERGARTEN AND SCHOOL
~ 10Th year Reopens September IS, at 10l7
10th st Teachers class begins October = For
particulars apply 70 Mrs LOUISE POLLOCK,
l017 10th ST, or Miss SUSAN r POLLOCK, 1926 Q
st. Ru2S-lm
BUREAU OF CORRESPONDENCE. s11 7TH ST
ID NV, room 5, 2d floor; letters written on love
and business; literary works Of every descrip-
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CAPITAL STEAM LAUNDRY-M A WEAVER,
- proprietor, 512 Eighth st NV Telephone 1913
Laundry work in all its branches neatly exc
cuted at reasonable rates
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BUREAU OF CORRESPONDENCE, s1I 7TH ST.
ID NV, room 5, ID floor: letters written on love
and business; literary works Of every descrip-
tion reviewed; terms reasonable; special rates
to unemployed S NJ. LONG auI5-Im
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FOR SALE-HOUsEs.
NEVER AGAIN WILL YOU HAVE THE
~ chance TO secure home in the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
on the naYment al ONE DOLL

on the payment of ONE DOLLAR (s1.OO).
1t is written that once all roads led TO Rome
Now all avenues OF TRAVEL LEAD TO WASH
INGTON
Invest few dollars that viii earn you some
thing in the near future No interest to pay
Call at All c street, n. W., for transportation
TO property. sep7-lmo.
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HoTEL FLORIDA, PACIFIC, BET n Y AND
i Il Tenn sves; mod cow; 81 IS 10 s. per day,
g. 70 SO per week. sat TO Mon, ,S275 CHARLES
J. DENTLER ty2s-tf
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TOR WHITE LETTERS FOR WINDOWS,
i signs. and numbers for hoGsSs, all sizes,
90 to Enamel Sign Company, 926 Pa, ave. :.
BURNETT, Manger. A reward is offered for an
letters dropping off. se5-l2t
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CABINET, yAPoR, PLAIN, AND INDICATED
~ sea salt and sulphur baths; electrict and
magnetic treatment; alcohol IUbbings. SDr
SARAH WAYCOTT, re 18th st, NV. Open Sun
days. aul4-ImoN
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THE LADIES' FRIEND-MoTTS HoMGo-
i pathic Pills for all female complaints, OBJ
structions, and all diseases produced from irreg-
ularities: no taste or smell. For sale only at No
y06 street southwest. sepl-3m
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THE BERKELEY CHooL, s25 EIGHTEENTH
Il street, will reopen September 24 Pupils
prepared for West Point, Annapolis; for all uni
yersities and scientific schools; for direct COM
missions in the Army and Navy, and for the civil
service. Twelve students have been success
fully fitted for various examinations during the
past year. Arrangements made for private les
sons in all branches. CHARLES W. FISHER, B.
S., Head Master se2-1mo
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DROPOSAL FOR CONSTRUCTING SCHOOL
/ house-Office of the Commissioners, District
o. Columbia, Washington, D. G, August 81,
1894 Sealed proposals will be received at this
ONCE until p. m. September II, 1894, for con-
structing two-story eight-room schooihOuse on
lot 5, block 3, School street and Grant avenue,
Mount Pleasant. Blank forms Of proposals and
specifications, together with all necessary in
formation, can be obtained upon application
therefor at the office of the inspector of build
lngs of the District of Columbia and only bids
upon these forms will be considered The right
is reserved 10 reject any and all bids J. W
ROSS, GEORGE TRU ESDELL, CHARLES F. POW
ELL, Commissioners District of Columbia
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COUPON POLICY, PROTECTS, PLEAsEs,
~ pays-SPoT CASH.
See HILL,
sep6-tf Rm 80, Warder Bldg
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DRoPosALs FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
L SEWERS
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington, D. c., Sept I, 1885,
Sealed proposals will be received at this Office
until p. m. September 12, 1894 for constructing
sewers in the District of Columbia. Specifca-
tions and blank forms of proposals may be OBJ
tanned at this Office. J. ". ROSS, GEORGE
CHARLES F. POWELL, Commits
stoners d. c. sep6-5t
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SUMNER RESORTS.

w ARREN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, VA
w First-class in every respect; seven different
waters. on top the noun tRins IN the pines; one
mile from station: good boating, bathing. aud
fishing Rates reduced for fall and winter
months to 81 and s. per week Special rates to
parties Address c. W CULLEN s son, Buck
ton p O., Va au19-1m
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CONFEDERATE MONEY AND STAMPS-A
~ fair price paid for all denominations; also
old stamped envelopes Call at once or address
OLD CONFED., No. | st. NV 1t
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Goblets are no longer seen on well-ap-
pointed tables. The tumblers are small,
light and often handsomely engraved.