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Evening star., 1898-12-01
n weather Blockade System.

Had the United States collector of GUS
| toms at the port of Boston been empowered
py law to prevent the departure of the
steamer Portland last Saturday night in the
1ace OF the storm warnings issued by the
weather bureau the disaster would have
been prevented. Ordinarily these warnings
are sufficient to persuade ship owners and
masters to remain in port. But the ele-
ment of human judgment, always subject to
faults. enters SO strongly into the case that
It Is to be considered whether the state may
not step in at certain junctures to close the
pert absolutely to all outgoing vessels, and
so eliminate the factor of the Judgment of
the captains and agents superseding it with
tEat OF the governments bureau which is
entrusted with the duty of forecasting the
weather. Should such system be devised
as suggested tentatively in yesterdays Star.
there would, of course be a certain amount
OF risk that the bureaus warnings would al
Iiihes ne inaccurate and that loss would re-
suit to the shipping interests from delays
rms Is not likely to occur often. The ex-
treme warnings are not given by the bureau
more than score of times during the year.
ana ordinarily less often. In great ma
Iorlty OF cases they are justified. being only
sent forth when the chances of fulfilment
are strongly preponderant. So that whereas
in the matter of the minor meteorological
disturbances the bureau occasionally fails
in its forecasts, missing the fact of rain
o" snow at times and again slipping up on
the temperature, it is able to maintain
very high standard Of accuracy in the pre-
diction Of the dangerous storms which give
warning Of their approach and permit a fair
estimate of their intensity. Thus ii is not
likely that the futile delay of the shipping
would amount under a system of closed har-
hors to more than all Insignificant mini
mum, to be steadily reduced as the met hods
Of the service are perfected But even if
there We're d few hundreds of thousands of
dollars lost in the course of Il single season
and the forcibie detention of ships should
result in The saving of few score of lives
perhaps hundreds. the money values ex-
pended ana reckoned as lost would be more
than compensated for. Taking the case of
the Portland as a specific instance, it is
plain that the money loss OF failure of the
steamer to set forth on her regular trip
would be the yeriest atom in comparison
with the appalling tragedy which resulted
from her venture forth from the harbors
protection. The weather bureau is no longer
regarded as an experiment. but is given
high rank among the governments scien-
Jfic agencies. 1t has won for itself con-
siderable prestige aid to the farmers,
and II is recognized factor of large
Importance in the protection Of commerce.
if ii is worthy of such Il position among
the governm5 ntal forces, it is surely entitled
TO have its forecasts given the utmost force
when the time of danger approaches. The
suggested blockade in the interests Of
human life is worthy of serious considera-
ton
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A Monster Celebration.

The cocoanut and SNOWFALL will be pendant
side by side;
Great nuggets from Alaska will hang high
in glittering pride;
The fatrest ivory will show it's lustrous
whiteness there
And oriental spices will breathe soft upon
the air
The palm-leaf fan will f1utter if the climate
should demand
And sealskin. if it's needed, will be pIente-
ously on hand.
The tropic sun will mingle with the boreaiIs
ray,
The monkey will invite the stately polar
bear to play;
There's naught that earth can give from
the equator to the pole.
That will not be forthcoming to delight the
patriot SOUL
When folk of all compilations for rejoicing
congregate
At Uncle Samuel's Christmas tree in eish-
teen ninety-eight.
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Christmas
Aprons

Aprons are always acceptable as
Xmas gifts. We invite attention to
our vast assortment of Aprons Tor
women, girls, children, nurses, maids
and Mattresses. purchased especially
for the holidays. Both foreign and
domestic goods are represented, and
better values are shown than here
tOfore
English Lawn Mattresses Aprons with bib. occ
tIeep HEM two pockets. Each ........--.-. y
Maids and Nurses Lawn Aprons, double PIC
width. Each.
Maids and Mattresses Aprons. deep hem osr
with tucks above long strings. facn... >
Maids and Waitre sscs' Lawn Aprons, wide occ
insertion or wide fancy work lorl1r. Each y
Maids and Mattresses Lawn Aprons fah'y eeF-
der and edge or deep hem and insertion or 2SC
wide fancy border. generous siFlhs>. '-'''n'
Fine Swiss Tea Aprons, dainthy osr tO 7Cc
trimmed with ribbon and lace. EaIh = - - -
Nurses and Waitr, sses' Lawn Aprons deep hem
with insertion above liberal width, Gener- aSc
Gus strings. Each. ......-..... -.....-''. y
English Lawn Mattresses Aprons, with
strings. Each 1850 - "
Maids ard Nurses Lawn Aprons, some with deep
hem and tucks others with Insertion Or 2SC
rucks and embroidery. Each .-..---.-..-
Nurses and Maids Lawn Aprons, double width'
cen hem with tucks above generous strings. COc
Second floor.
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Dol of divided ownership and jurisdiction,
however it may jar upon the artistic sensi-
bilities of the public. But the crowning ev-
idence of incompletion-not even excepting
the daubs of plaster on many of the WIN
dows and the scaffolding which shows
through some others which are semi-trans-
PARENTS the entire absence of any sign
of nationality above the structure. AL
though two flag-poles have been provided
no flags float from them. 1t is related that
the postmaster has two new flags ready
for use but cannot contrive to get them
hoisted. Probably deep beneath this fact
is sense of fitness on the part of the gov
ernments representative. suggesting that
il may be proper to withhold the flags until
the structure is wholly finished. An OBJ
servant public appreciates the distinction.
Evening star., 1898-12-01
The Canal Must Be National.
From the New York Journal.

When the people of the United States de.
sire anything very much they get it-usual.
ly with discount.
The people are a unit in favor of the
building of the Nicaragua canal The
canal will be built. but some Congressmer
are already talking in a way which fndi-
Gates that the exploters are arranging tc
collect the discount.
ut is better to have the canal with a
corporation than not to have the canal al
all Ihat Is the argument which the job
bers in and out of office will urge upon the
country. But with Congress POSSESSING
a clear head and clean hands no such alter.
native can be forced
The Nicaragua canal. in the interest of
the domestic and foreign commerce of the
United States, must be a national enter
prise. Only jobbery can prevent 1t from
being that.
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Small Furniture
For Xmas Gifts

Odd and unique effects in Fancy
Chairs. Rockers, Desk Chairs, Piano
Chairs, Parlor, Library and lea Ia
bles, Divans, Writing Desks, Book
Cases, Jardiniere Stands and vari-
Gus other artistic bits of Furniture,
intended especially for holiday gifts.
Prices were never SO low for same
grades of goods.
Natural Wood Footstoos, nicely vanished, useful
as well ornamental.
15c. each. Usually 25c.
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Pure Linen E1amdkercH1iefs for Xmas.

ffandkerche intended for gifts should ANYTHING
but linen fuzzy and turns yellow with wasngs Linen
proved by laundering We keep pure linen with
linen long fiber kind without cotton mixed in
That's the kind the only kind sell for linen Importing
them right from the
prices hepes which, as low or lower
It's best buy where
nothing but linen sold for lnen for
have time to examine and test to see getting " linen
We had such gathering of Handkerches
Handkerchief shape no matter where
i is
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Trade Follows the LOcOmO
ON the Boston TRANSCRIPT

from the Boston Transcript.
The military aspects of the Sudan expe-
dition have rather obscured from the public
the steady development of England's com.
merciai supremacy in the Nile valley which
has followed close upon its steps. Kitch-
ener's soldiers have kept only little way
ahead of the railroad builders. The rail-
road was laid down first as military line
to facilitate the transportation of men and
supplies, but It's commercial value was not
lost sight of, and it's completion to Khar-
tum means English goods in the market
places of the Sudan.
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The Reaulf-

Ihey say we didn't know enough the
Spaniard sighed with pain,
To follow natural instinct and come in out
of the rain.
And all of us are sad as on the consequence
we think,
And gaze upon the map and watch our ter
ritory shrink
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Silk Waists,
SeDarafe Skirts.

We offer a couple exceptional val
ues in fashionable Taffeta Silk
Waists; also special lot of All-woo
Cheviot Separate Skirts, as follows
Taffeta Silk Waists, in nIaIn. strinad and FAM,
effects, tucked and trimmed in various ways. 1,r,,e
variety of colorings; all sizes
A.o5 each. Regularly $50.
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Time to Call a Halt In China.
rom the Providence Telegram.

When such well-known and inoffensiye
Americans as Bishop Earl Cranston of Cln-
c;nnati and DR.. Lowery and their families
suffer serio Is bodily injury at the hands of
mob, and Catholic missions are looted
ard burned, II is time for civilized ma tions
TO interfere aho demand that China's gov
ernment govern, or retire and give place to
something better.
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Gossip.

Young Mr.. Van Dabbs says that he is
welded to his art
Yes answered Miss Cayenne; but
Judging from his pictures. 1 shouldn't say
they were living very happily
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New Patriotic Designs
I'm German Stems.

Genuine German Stems and Beer
Mugs, with pictures of the hero COM
manders of the American forces in
the late war with Spain.
75c. and up.
Fifth floor
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No Room for Doubt,

Upon what grounds do you testify that
this coiored man is not a peaceable citi-
zen?"
Because, sir answered Colonel S,.lweli
he comes from the same community that
l do. And L have personal knowledge that
he was always looking for trouble He
used TO try to vote at every election
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Bamboo Wall Pockets. Each. .......... 2SC
Bamboo Book Racks. Each. ............ $I.oo
Bamboo Music Racks. Each. .......... $I.oo
Bamboo 1ardiniere Stands. Each $I.oo
Fourth floor.
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Andrew Carnegie does not wish to see
this country get into any entang ements.
He is so discerning and SO eloquent in Civ
ing advice, that much embarrassment
would doubtless have been averted if he
mad personally superintended the manufac-
LuTe of certain armOr-pLate.
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Getting Through the Ltst

What does your majesty intend to do
next?' inquired the German emperor s
friend.
Il don't know" was the answer with a
suppressed yawn. I'm afraid the field is
pretty near exhausted. When you get
time l wish you'd try to think up some
thing more for me to excel in"
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Uncle Sam will never forget the ftisndly
attitude of England in the Philippine trou-
Bile. If his memory should flag England
will doubtless take occasion to remind him.
Evening star., 1898-12-01

Frances conduct of the Dreyfus case is
being constantly embarrassed by a dis
position on the part of some one 10 throw
charcoal in the kasom ne pail.
Evening star., 1898-12-01

EX-Queen Liituoka ami is another mourn
1ul example Of the manner in which the
dollar mark may deface royal dignity
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II tVi- Bryan is absolutely certain about
the trouble to be caused by the PHILIPPINES
Ae might find it advantageous to stick t.,
the military profession
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There is a persistent effort to cultivate
the impression that General Skaters war
like nature cannot be fully arotsed except
by an encounter with newspaper reporter
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Col Roosevelt is one of the comparatively
lie" public men of the day whose biogra-
phies make picturesque reading.
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Dry Goods md Verb

How did You happen to lose your sit
uation?"
Too much accuracy. l was showing a
piece of goods to a customer who asked
me If 1t would wash. And l said no. it
wouldn't. but if shed get somebody to
wash it thought it would stand it."
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flchard Croker never made joke in his
LIE that any one has heard Of Yet no one
would think of asserting that he is a better
statesman than Chauncey NJ. Depew.
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Christmas
HandiWOrk.

We have gathered hosts of useful
and pretty fancy articles to be fash
toned into Christmas gifts. Stamped
Pillow Tops, Photo Frames. Center
Pieces, Serviettes, Whisk Broom
Holders, Letter Racks. Laundry
Bags, Shoe Bags, etc. and the new
est materials for working, all are to
be found here.
Stamped Java Cloth Table Covers osC
Stamped Denim Laundry Bags
- ~ ~ D.
Stamped Duck Laundry Bags
""''e- .---..--.-............ - " oOl.
Stamped Denim Shoe Ross,....,. 25c. to SOC.
Stamped Monte sSarfs. 25c to soc.
Stamped Pillow Covers. 25c. to $I.25
Stamped Linen Center Pieces 2Sc t0TSC
Stamped Linen Doylies. Soto I5c.
First floor.
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Mkmaid Stools. natural wood finish, for art pur
poses and decorating
I5c. each.
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Perhaps II is just as well that the fate
of the reconcentradoes remains a matter of
unwritten history.
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- . .

Admiral Sampson IS not disposed to wait
the customary period of time before bring
ing out his "reminiscences.
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Dressing Tables an Indispensable article in ever,
toilet chamber. We have them in great variety
various shapes and all kinds of woods.
$500 to $4,000.
Evening star., 1898-12-01

'"Fra Is III the position of a non-cosn-
b"tdht IN constant danger of being hit i,y
u missile
Evening star., 1898-12-01

The czar's Industrious Preparations would
indicate that his peace note was rather in
the nature of an ultlmatum
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SHOOTING STARS,

Spain will now have time to examine it's
pride and pull some of the price tags off it.
Evening star., 1898-12-01

Music Cabinets, in and pretty designs. various
woods, highly polished. A desirable holiday or
wedding gift.
$500 each.
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$500 each.
The Present
is a Good Time

10 place orders for having Initials
Monograms, Crests, etc, embroid-
cred to order on Handkerchiefs, Ia
bic Linens and other articles for
Holiday Gifts. We do this work
equal to the finest that can be pro-
duced anywhere, and at small cost,
We have variety of samples, show
ing suitable styles of letters and
monograms for all purposes.
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$3.50. Regularly $40 and SI2. 80.

Also Tailor-made Separate Skirts of Au-yooI
Cheviot. narrow and wide wae percane lined vel
vet bound; dou,le-sttched seams: black and nayv
blue particularly attractive garment and a spe-
ciai value.
$500 each.
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WOmen's Handkerchiefs.

WOmen's Handkerchiefs.
dainty 'lfP patfsrns Each enor"'aeFe I29c
All linen Valenciennes lace edge. as 1olc
sorted patterns. Each. ach................... iN2N'
ed An Earh linn Daek enDrolacrFa henst''en I23c.
All linen. colored embroidered, hemstitch- 1olr
ed. delicate s-adingS Each ............ i-2>'
hems As 'Eec Each sneef' ne'n'''.ciea MARROW I25c.
and i Linen @f heml eam'Fe E:,c hel.''enea a. 125c.
All linen. embroidered, hemsttched, great ,-,
est variety shown. Each. ..........-- ~.
All linen. embroidered, scalloped small, ore
dainty patterns. Each. ach..-.........-..-.... ~
All linen NalencienneS lace edge variety Of de-
signs. both and wide edges; Others trim
med with footing and point desprt lace. orc
All lnfn NiHfs ssalloped and 25c
All linen, hand embroidered initial. Each 2SC.
stitn6sG hllnen Eaeh SmoFclasFed hem. SOC. TO S25o
All linen scalloped embroidery. -o5, 70 81 90
All linen sheer French Handker
GSf iadS 6aS nssI!tShed HaSh n :: and 25c. to S75
First tipor-I0th street.
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Iaheta SILK Waists In some OF the handsornegt
Styles and best qualities; stripes and paids; neat
and elaborate effects; made in the latest shirt
waist style: all sizes
Evening star., 1898-12-01

Solid Oak and Imitation Mahogany Rockers, cob
bier Seats nicely made highly polished.
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Each ~ 'D" ""...'..... ".n. Lace. SIoo to $500
All linen French hard-tm-
sii' S' Sed Each EsSaopea and hem, $3.50 to $500
trimmed. Each. ''.",s ."...H,t .art soc. to $500
Mems Handkerchiefs.
All linen, hemstltched II and 1,1
1-inch hens. Each. .....-........ lZ3S. " Sc
All linen. hand-embroid- ,-
cred initial, new lettering. %oN'' S0S. diid ooS
deai. 4i nsI HSch corded Dor I2ic, ISc. and 25c
Silk Handkerchiefs.
japanese six. initiated, the ,-c 70 c1oo
small. neat lettering. Each. ~ " oi ~
japanese SILK, large size. black and dainty 10,
c"iors. Each. .......................... ooS
Clnldren'S Handkerchiefs.
All linen, embroidery scalloped and en- ,-c
broidery hemstitched Each. ............ ~.
All linen, embroidered. hemstitched -
All linen, narroT hemstitched TO- J1
i-''h NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~ Shfho = -
Colored Print, hemsttched t6 In box Per -
''A :. ....-.----..-.. Oo~'
Small Hnnd-embruidered Initial Handker-
chiefs t6 in boSi. Per box. /SC.
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Complete the Post Office.

That s20.oO.O0O may make Don Carlos
more eager than ever
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Bicycle
Hats.

Millinery Department is showing
all the latest ideas in Bicycle Hats
and calls special attention to the fol-
lowing:
French Felt Round Hats. with narrow black vel
vet band and steel buckle
75c. each.
fea"ras' narrow or broad brims; plain or plaid
ribbon bands; all coiors
SI.oo to $2.5o each.
sailor SHAPES, with rolling brims, bound with
silk. Very jaunty.
$I.5o each.
Second floor
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$I.05 each.
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Third floor.
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Woodward s. LOthroD.
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I5c. each. Usually 25c.
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Mems Department

Mems Cloth Mackintoshes, in
navy blue and black, with cape, sim
gle breasted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-03
A HOUSE LOOTED CLEAN
BUCK IOUNTJOY WILL SERVE A
PRISON TERM FOR THIS OFFENsE.
Jury Finds Him Guilty of Grand Lar.
ceny-He Seeks to Protect
"a Companion.

A jury in the Criminal Court last night
brought in verdict of guilty, on the grand
larceny charge, against Buck Mountjoy
who was tried yesterday on burglary and
grand larceny charges Mountjoy was
indicted with Peter GARRISON, Crede Deho-
pey, Edward Earring and Joseph Kissinger.
The men were all accused of burglarizing
the house of Clara Duvall, on West Geor-
gia street. Their alleged operations extend
ed from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2 last. The Duvall
woman, who owned an outfit of handsome
furniture, locked up her house some time
in January, storing her property in one of
the rooms. She went to Washington, D.
c., to live After she had been gone sew
eral weeks the house was broken into and
looted. Costly chandeliers were wrenched
from the ceiling and disposed of at the
nearest secondhand store. A great mirror
was carried from the house and sold. 1t
was estimated that about 500 worth of
goods We're carried away from the place.
Buck Mountjoy, with Earring, Kissinger,
Dehoney and GARRISON was arrested by De-
tectives Splann and Stout. The police
learned that the gang had been spending
considerable money at Mantels barrel
house, resort about three blocks distant
from the Duvall house. Kissinger, one of
the men implicated, was put on the stand
yesterday and testified that he alone was
responsible for the burglary. He undertook
to clear Mountjoy, but GARRISON told a diff
ferent story He confessed his own guilt,
and implicated the others. Mountjoy pro-
tested that he was innocent. He said he
had met Kissinger with a large mirror, and
that Kissinger asked him to help dispose of
the glass. Mountjoy declared this was all
he bad to do with the case. The Duvall
woman came on from Washington to give
testimony in the trial. The jury was not
able to make verdict last night.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-03
BASIS OF THE BENEFITS
PARK OFFICIALS HAVE REACHED
THAT STAGE IN PROCEEDINGS.
Still Another Telephone Company APP
pears I'm the Field-Light in
New Police station.

There was long conference yesterday
afternoon between the various city officials
that have TO do with the park situation.
The assessors have finished the work of
awarding the damages that are to be paid
for lands that will be taken in the White
river and Fall-creek systems, and the dis
crssion yesterday was over the basis of
benefits that are to be assessed to property
abutting the parks. Mayor Taggart said
that this work would take but little addi-
tional time. and that the entire roll of
benefits and damages would be completed
in few days.
The, mayor said that there was no discus
sion of the Washington-street improve
ment. This subject will be considered later.
Yesterday the board deferred taking final
action on the work, in accordance with the
request of property owners, who are urging
that block pavement be laid instead of
asphalt. 1t will come up again Feb. 9.
Mayor Taggart said that the city is anxious
to have Washington street completed ere
the meet of the l.. A. w. and the biennial
encampment of the knights of Pythias this
fall.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-03-03
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS AMI
BUILDERS or GRAVEL AND
MACADAMIZED ROADS.


Notice is hereby given that the Board CT Com
misstoneTs Of Lawrence county, Indiana will, up
to II o'clock a. m. Of Tuesday March %. 1885,
receive sealed proposals for the construction Of
the following named roads in In9ian Greek town
Lnvision No. 1--Bedtcrd and Jacksonville road
length, 80, SG6 feet.
DIVISION No. 2--willis,ns and Huron road
Division No. S-Bedford and Bloomfield road;
length, 8. $40 feet ttss
Division No. 4--Bedfofd and springyille road
length 92S feet.
Division No. 5--wnIiams and silverville road
length Is, III feet
Ana will also up 10 2 O'Clock p. m Of said day
receive sealed proposals for the construction of
shin f sn aS ans states tn tn
Division A-The Heltonvile and Lawrenceport
road; length, 49, 45 feet. ,9stl
R7,1s4 feet sphH
division c-Bedford and Columbus road; length
Division D--Bedford and Pleasant Run road
length 1908 feet.
Division d: length, 1853 feet. y
Division No s-Bedford and Browastown road
Division No s--west Bedford and White River
road; length, 9,3f5 feet
Also the Bedford and Poor Farm road; length,
AN OF said roads to be completed on or before
the list OF December, 1898. Said proposals to be
accompanied by good and sufficient bond for
twice the amount OF bid on blanks furnished by
she auditor. Only Indiana sureties accepted. Bids
Said bids to provide that the work on said
roads bid on shall be In all things In strict ac-
cordarce with plans, profiie and Specifications
nov on hle with the auditor and the order Of
the Board OF Commissioners herein The success
ful bidders for the work viii be required 70 buy at
par the bonds issued for the construction of said
eoads TO the amount Of their contracts. provided
the treasurer shall not have sold the same on or
before the LIST day OF June 1888. Said bonds to
bear date April IS, 1888.
The board reserves the right TO reject any and
all bids
Bids should be addressed TO John B. Malctt
Auditor, Bedford. Indiana
Witness my name and Official seal this March
4 1853 JOHN B. MALOTT
n. 81 Auditor Lawrence County.