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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04
HERE AND THERE.

Marine underwriters paid $4,000
900 in losses on the sea last year.
The Ice trust is formed to freeze out
smaller concerns, Of course.-lndia-
napolis News.
The island of Malta has popula-
ton OF 1878. The number Of deaths
last year was 5,547, including eight
victims Of leprosy.
A syndicate has been formed at AK
la-Chapelle for laying cable between
Bremerhaven and New York. The cost
is estimated at $2,50O,OO0.
Production OF Bessemer steel ingots
I'm the United States during 1898 was
more than four times as great as the
years production in Great Britain.
Henry Lee Higginson, the Boston
millionaire, was asked the other day
what he would do II he were suddenly
without a dollar. "Do9" he replied,
"I'd take the first Job that offered"
The telephone franchise in Manila
is said to be in de nger OF forfeiture
owing to defects In the service. The
wires are strung on the housetops and
are said to give unsatisfactory trans
mission,
A Kansas paper has discovered that
the year 1899 Is good one for the
printers. People can't have the date
printed on their letter heads with one
figure absent, as 1879, for three fig
ures will change with the coming year
The law closing Tennessee BARRIERS
shops on Sunday has been declared
constitutional by the Supreme Cour
OF that state. The point OF class legis
lation has been raised, but the cour
ruled that the Legislature was the sol
, arbiter OF the policy or expediency o
| the law.
The drink bill OF Great Britain JUS
published shows that the Engli shma
1. drinks 2.41 gallons Of alcohol veal
= Next to him comes the Scotchmar
with an appetite slaked with 1.66 ga
Ions. The Irishmar contents himse
with 1.54 gallons. The first spend
s2O.5O year for his drinks, the sc,
= ond s15.2F, and the third tlB.go.
g Arkansas is TO have new capito
e the Legislature having voted to bull
n one at an expense not to exceed 81
% OOO. 900. 1t is to occupy the preset
n site of the penitentiary In Little Roc
g and i'm It's construction 200 convicts a
IN 20 he employed. VIII are TO make bril-
. and to quarry and 1t stone on Ian
o 70 be acquired by the state for SUI
m purpose.
lc Ferd Ward, once known as the IN
d poleon of finance.' has been chosen
Il inspector Of elections az 6eneseo TOY
ly meetings, being the nominee of the h
az publicans. and polling the whole par
r. vote. Ceneseo Is v rrd's native tow
n and since he returned to ordin0y !
ei 70 hrs been clerk In the surrogat
a. office, and, the local Judge says. 60
clerk, too.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04
pipeou's Flight for Life.

Tho messengers on the ferry BOAT
p,oamont on the $50 o'clock trip from
oakland Yesterday morning, were
treated 10 the spectacle or speed test
netween a sea eagle and carrier pig
CON in which the smaller olrd won
when the boat was opposite Goat Is
IND p II. Schlotzhauer, a pigeon
,arcier Of Alameda, released FIVE bros'
Among them was the famous hve-year-
I'D homer. Duke Of Richmond, who mas
nroved his right to a title or nopiii'y
IN more than score Of long-distanct
flights.
The pigeons rose into the air ano
o.ro,ed several times. Four or them
armed toward the east, but the hftn
which was the Duke of Richmond, wac
seen TO firt and drop toward the fleo
noont Then the passengers made ou
that the pigeon was being pursued o.
large bird. The two birds were
=, elevation OF 900 feet when tn
chase began, with the earriss shor
ais,ance in the lead. AS X by instinc'
no dropped straight for the place wher
his master nau Ielea9Su
landing upon the ladies' deck OF IN
piedmont. huttered through the cabi
door. The sea eagle was so confider
mat 1t would strike its prey that
a,a not check its pursuit untl within
rem feet II the rail of the ferry boa
Then IL wheeled suddenly, and no
ling atont the stern Of the boat Il
q few moments. winged Its way Da'
toward Goat Island
Once inside the cabin. the frighten'
pigeon ran down the aisle until 1t can
70 a passenger reading newspapt
As ~ sure OF protection 1t huttered
90 his side and perched on the arm
his seat. There II was caught
sohlosghausr AID safely cage
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04
AFUUStt OF A"CER.
4, Showed Through the Actress X g
..,I pnWter.

1, Showed Through the Actress IL g
aud Powder.
"a disrobing scene upon the S'ds
"a not necessarily offensive TO the COT
rect taste, nor unpleasantly sugges
tive" remarked an nld-time theatre
goer. who was discussing Ihe lur
tie" Everything depends upon III,
surroundings, and the language am
situations of the pay that lead up q
t.
81 have heard silly girls and BOY
o,oole as the heroine in Fra DiaVolo
commenced disrobing, but 1t was
quickly suppressed, and | have never
heard a sound in an opera mousse IN NY
bfe or noted a look other than OF Sol
ann reverence as she kneelcd at hel
bedside and the glorious tones Oh tn'
.Maiden's Prayer, fell with touchiht
influence upon every ear
"Never save once, and in that eX-
cention lies proof that it is but step
from the sublime to the ridiculous.
at was in Young Mems hall, and
more than 80 years ago. The camp
hell g. Castle opera troupe was sing
ing there. with Billy Castle as FRA III
| avolo. Sher Coan Campbell as Gid
| came, and Fannie Riddel in the So
| prano role.
"Fannie had fine soft rug spread
IN front of her couch for her toes 10
| nestle I'm. and upon which 10 kheel
The two robbers were Watching "ei
from the wings as the lights were low
cred for the prayer scene. Inc gran
notes OF worshipful alteration caused
deathless silence in the crowded nan
every ear was drinking In the SUI
dued harmony of the singer ana OF
chestra; every eye was rlVlIeu "pol
the maiden at her prisons.
Upon this scene stole a hungr!
Biddle house rat from break IN 'n'
stage at the footlights. He advance
towards the motionless form or th'
kneeling girl, elevated his nose am
twisted his whiskers about IN d luul
crous manner.
HE was in full view of every per
son in the auditorium, a subdued hur
mur reached the ears OF the singer
and a litter or two followed it. 1t wa
her hest scene, and flush OF ange
showed through the rouge and Powde
as she became aware that somebody o
something was 'queering' it for her'
"Ouick in his artist sensibilities
, realize the modification of the gitte
soprano under such circumstance
Giacomo made little sortie from IN
wings and lunged with his big KIM
for the purpose of soaring the aRim'
back to his hole,
, SIT nas an act conceived in kindnes
, and executed with DISCRETION and tao
= but the result was startling. Campoeil
= robber makeup frightened the rat OF
! of it's wits, and the rush Il pade Wi
). not back towards the tootlights. !
e sought shelter and safety in the tuz'
Z rug.
: "By this time Miss Riddles YeX
G ton had overcome her stage tralnln
!. and she glanced around TO sec WI
the people were giggling at. She sa
the rat dashing toward her dlsrob
feet. With yell that curdled I
blood, she bounded upon the bed al
swooned."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04
STRAY FACTS.

rnn,nr forest IL the largest puh"
recreation ground in the world
About 10000 umbrellas are leit !"
London public CONVEX snces eNo''
year.
Belfast (Me.) man prizes as Cav
of his most valued POSSESSIONS $40"
OF the world which WAS eNecu'eu
his aunt when a school sirl III io-'
II Is a fine piece Of work ana a''i"S'-
general notice.
The Einel tower has been turheu
IN practical use by tie faris poi'0e
who use II as watch tower -
which m spy out those chimneys tha'
,hrow IN more smoke than the law al
lows. BY system OF ranges the ioc"-
ton of the offending factory can pe
accurately told.
The opening Of the Soudan oy "ei.
| Kitchener will decrease the price VI
| CRATES and hippopotami. Belore 'A's
! region was opened the price OF THESE
| two species were advanced so ms"
| that the animals were quite luxury
A short time ago a single bay MP
popotamus sold for $4,000.
whenever an old girl marr'eS'
savs the Atchison Globe. "some one
starts tbe story that the man has Deeh
In love with her for years ana year b.
Then why didn't he get her before
Girls are not surrounded by Darp "He
fences. ia peach Is admired on tree
why wait till 1t Is withered peiole
gathering it?
Mere advertisers who place ad'er-
tisements upon signboard set up up
, IN the roof OF a building, by virtue
NJ what Is called lease OF part OF the
roof. but which does not give tneA
nossession Of any part OF the DuiIuins
although they are required TO keep II
! rona,r the norton Of the roof whlcf
they use, are held, In Reynolds " neu
. rem On. " AZ l.. r. A. l29. TO De mere
Y licensees who are not Liable 10
q stranger for the falling OF the sign
. hoard from the building during mgr
G wind.
= returned Klondiker named bar
e Mum Of Great Bend, Ohio, brings nom
e the report that a peculiar mania ~
t eating snow prevails in that far north
IS ern region. It is called there IN
S snow-eating habit. and Is thought |
n he incurable. Ia its injurious erect
II & is believed to be worse than opium
'f eating or even than intemperance l
y liouors. Where the thermomete
X reaches often down to thirty degree
III or forty degrees below zero. mouth
Sc ful Of snow is like molten metal, Gre
~ ating an intense thirst, and causih
lie men who acquire this pernlclot
a. habit to rapidly lose flesh and TO {
unable 10 eat or digest food unit
death ends their miseries.
.. The agents at the different india
agencies between the Black HIS an
4s the Missouri river are encouraging II
q, Indians to hunt the wolves, wh)ch a.
"a increasing in such an alarming MAJ
- nev ga the cattle ranges This wlnt
the animals seem to be more ferocio'
. than ever before, and they are KILL
the young cattle at an alarming RAJ
One rancher, who came 10 Del
H. Fourche from the Slim Butte range, 7
hc nortes having seen a large NUMBER
u.s. carcasses Of cattle along the ira
1873 which had been killed by wolves. 1
me Indian agents are paying IS for eve
lily -. hrovgb, In One Indian spent
as week hunting on the Cheyenne, ana
1iy returned to the agent at Standing 10
Up with a wagon load OF wolves.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04

Said job will be let by sections. The section
at the outlet Of the drain will be let first, and
the remaining sections in their order up stream,
In accordance with the diagram now on die
with the other papers PERTAINING to said drain,
in the Office or the County Drain Commissioner
of Gratiot county, TO which reference may he
had by all parties interested, and bids will be
made and received accordingly. Contracts will be
made with the lowest responsible bidder giving
| adequate security for the performance OF the
work in a sum then and there to be fixed by
me, reserving to myself the right to reject any
| and all bids. The date for the completion OF
such contract, and the terms of payment there
| for shall be announced at the time and place OF
| letting Separate bids will also be received for
the construction OF steel bridges on line Of said
| drain, according to specifications.
| Notice Is further hereby giVen.-
That al the time and place Of said letting, or at
such other time and place thereafter, TO which
| / the Drain Commissioner aforesaid may ad
| iourn the same. the assessments for Dement'S
and the lands comprised within the Number
| one Hundred Thirteen Drain Special Assess.
ment District" and the apportionment thereof
| will be announced by me, and will be subject to
| review for one day. (from O'Clock In the fore
noon until 3 O'Clock in the afternoon.)
| The following is a description OF the several
tracts or parcels OF land constituting the Spe-
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04

and at a point 4.9l chs south and 67s chs east
or n corner section 81 thence 81 W, 1884 chs
and cross boundary between II G u OF u and
W u OF n d section q at so chs south OF
post;thence continuing on same course 80 links
thence south POP chs; thence 81 W, PIT chs;
thence So 30 W, i52 chs and end 1913 chs
Entire length OF Main drain, s42 chains
" " Branch drain No J. % lsO chains
Entire length OF main line 40. oh.,,.
including branches '' Sn~'A'
SPECIFICATIONS.
l. Station stakes aud grade hubs are set
every rods and are placed "a links from center
going up stream, except stakes Nos 90 to los
inclusive. which are placed on right bank In
roadbed, and also "a links from section line,
and are numbered consecutively, commencing
with on main line at outlet 10 upper end at No.
III; on Branch No. from OH to No. 2se, on
Branch No. from o. 236 TO No, 250. and center
line stakes are set every so rods and ut every
angle.
will be the extreme width required IN its con.
| struction and "a feet next to and adjoining the
above on each side will be required for the
deposition OF the excavations; making q total
width OF right OF way rods on each side OF the
center line OF said drain.
3. The slope OF each bank shall be IN feet
horizontal TO foot vertical.
a. The depth and width OF surface excsva-
| tions shall be same as shown on profile OF said
drain, to which reference is hereby made for =
more particular measurement.
8. The width OF bottom Of drain shall be 90
follows to-wit:
ON MAIN DRAIN.
From stake 0 to stake 30, 8 II; from stake 30 TO
| stake 80, 6 IT from stake 90 TO stake 100, r.;
| from stake 100 to stake $50, IT; from stake 100
| to end, 1T.
| BRANCH DRAIN No. |.
From stake III to stake POI, n from stake
| POI to end, II.
| BRANCH DRAIN No 2.
| Shall be II throughout
6. All excavations shall be removed at least
| 6 feet from the top edge OF bank except when
drain runs parallel to highway and be spre sd,
| and all timber within this limit shall be cut and
| removed beyond the excavations and within
the right or way.
T. The work is divided into 50 rod sections
| except section II which is IS rods, and except
section % which is 20rods, and except section "a
! which Is % rods.
s. bridges or culverts will be required or
line of drain.
8. The length OF drain on each description OF
land is as follows:
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04
lXanted-A IlaX1el low.

The Two-Mrs Reagan, can your
it'll. Jamesie come an play wild us?
Mrs. Reagan-Yis. Yez are good
bves ter let little Jamesie play wild yer.
What are yez going 10 play?
One of the Two-William Tell. we
want Jamesie ter stand wild de apple
90 MS head skinny is William Tell
lie ha!n't a very good shot, an I was
afeard to stand myself-Harlem Life
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04
A Serious Dilemma.

whats the matter?"
I'm in a dilemma"
"How so2"
"I've got two invitations to dinner.
One comes from a woman whom ] am
afraid to offend. and the other woman
gives the best feed."-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1899-08-04
Regarding Ills Condition

Her Father (from the head Of the
stairs-Ethel, is that young man gone?
Ethel Gin an ecstatic stage whisper)
lawfully, papa.
The times., 1899-08-31
PROPOSALS.


UNITED STATES SENATE, Washington, D. c..
Sealed proposals for the following fuel for
the United States Senate for the fiscal year end
ing June 80, 1900 will be received at the Office
OF the Sergeant-at-ATms of the United States
Senate until u O'CLOCK NOON, SEPTEMBER
49, 1892 and at that hour opened in the presence
OF those bidders who elect 10 be present, viz:
go cords more OF less, of best hickory wood,
in I6-ineh lengths sawed instead of chopped,
clear sound and free from knots, and split TO
medium size; also 160 cords, more or less OF
best split pine wood, straight, clear, and free
from knots and sawed instead OF chopped in four
feet lengths all TO be delivered and stored at
such times and in such quantities as may be
ordered by the undersigned. The wood will be
inspected at the Senate Wing OF the Capitol, and
whatever fails to comply strictly with the speeih-
cations will be culled out and rejected, The
wood will then be rieked ia the wood vaults and
measured as ricked. Each bid must be aecOmpa-
MED by a certified check Of the bidder for 800,
payable 10 the order Of the Financial Clerk OF the
Senate TO be forfeited TO the United States upon
the failure or refusal OF the bidder to enter into
any contract awarded to him; checks to be re-
turned to bidders whose bids not accepted
Immediately and TO bidders whose bids are ac-
cepted upon execution by each Of them Of con-
tract and necessary bond in accordance with these
specifications. The wood viii be inspected and
measured by an employe of the Senate, detailed
by the Sergeant-at Arms OF the Senate, and for
this inspection and measuring no charge will be
made 10 the contractor. Bids should be endorsed:
proposals for Fuel and addressed 10 the Ser
egant-at- Arms United States Senate The right
is reserved to reject any all proposals for either
of the above items. X. J. BRIGHT, Sergeant-at-
Arms United States Senate.
au24. 81. .septS, Is.
The times., 1899-08-31
RAILROADS.
Washington, Alexandria
AND
Mount Vernon Railway
From Station, Pa. Ave. and lSsk ST.
IL, .naas xIa-- 1000

rFOm station, Pa Ave. and 1874 81.
In effect May l. 1899
ror Alexandria, week days-6.3e T:0i x7 :S4
500. s;s5, $50. 9:2o 1000, II:Oo Il:t5 A. m.
xl2:O0, 1920. 100. xl:90. las, 900. sxs:is
2;4o, xS:00, 3:25. x3:59 x4:l5. $50. sos. x5:90
9:4o x6:o4, $3.50. 7:o6, 1885, 500. 900, 1000.
li:20, II 80 p. m.
Sundays-7:45, 900 GAS. lO:so, 1l:l5 a. m.
l2;o0 noon, 12:45, l:3O, 2:l5. 500. S:45. 4.s0
5:l5, $500. 6:45, 1880, s:I5 900. 1900, u:20
1850 p. IN.
For Mt. Vernon, week dsys-6;S0. 500, xlo:OO
n:o a. m, xl2:05. x1 20, x2:O0, xS:00, x3:50
FOG, 900 p. m.
sundays-S:oO a. M. l2:OO noon. e;I5. s;45.
6:45, 900 p. m
For Arlington and Aqueduet Bridge. week days
500, 1855. $50. zs:25. 1000 1l:00, zI2 :05
1920. 200. z1:45. 200, 80. zs:Oa s:25 z4:15
5;os, 1920, 6:o4, $3.50, 1905. SEQ p. m.
Sundays-I:45, s:Oo 9:i5, 1850. I1:I5 a. M.
12;eo noon. 1s:45. I:3G, 2:I5 500 3.45. 4So
5:l5, 600, CAS- T:s0,- s:I5 p. m.
Parcels carried on all trains. Baggage checked.
xExpress. TO st. Asaph only. ITO Arlington
only. J. COIVIN. SUPERINTENDENT
C. f. ABBOT, President myI-ti
The times., 1899-08-31
FOR RENT-TYpEwRIrERs
TENTS AND WAGON COVERS.

NOTICING bought nearly all the tents and
wagon. covers sold by the United States
Government at Savannah Ga; rather than carry
them over until next year viii sell them very
cheap; all sizes. 5. BENSINGER & CO., I1th
and sts. NV. au2f-u
The times., 1899-08-31
Ericsson Line Excursions"
ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM
BALTIMORE

ATTRACTIVE WATER ROUTE FROM
BALTIMORE.
To. Philadelphia (day boaD every day Tex
cept Sunday at 80 a. m......-.---..--sl %
To Philadelphia might steamers) ..........SZ W
To Philadelphia and return by rail. .-..-.-S3 90
To Cape May (from Philadelphia by raid - p
TO Cape May and return (ten days) ).-..----S+ 20
To Cape May and return (season) - .
To Atlantic City (from Philadelphia by raib y 20
To Atlantic City and return (teu days. --.-S3 80
To Atlantic City and return (season) - 90
To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch - W
To Asbury Park, Ocean Grove, Long Branch
and return, season (from Philadelphia by
rall1 =, W
To New York (from Philadelphia by raid 81 90
To New York and return eleven days. So 90
Night steamers Except sundays from wharf,
Light and Pratt Streets, at p. m Write for
descriptive pamphlet and fishing grounds at Bet
terton. Tickets for sale at OFFICE ONLY. Also
tickets for Chester, Pa, Newcastle, Del, Albany,
Troy, Saratoga SPRING., Newport, r. l.; Fall
River, Boston, New Haven, Bridgeport. Conn;
Portland, Me-. and points north Tickets TO
Philadelphia sale in Washington at b. &
o. Ticket Office, Pennsylvania Avenue and B.
& o. depot.
CLARENCE SHRIYER, Agent, 20l Light ST,
Baltimore, Nd.
The times., 1899-08-31
OCEAN STEAMSHIPS.

y.
AMERICAN LINE.
FAST EXPRESS SERVICE
NEW THAMPT0N-LOND0N.
CALLING, NEST-BOUND, AT CHERBOURG.
Sailing Wednesdays at 10 4. m.
st. Paul .Septembe- New York.. October
New York. September 13 St. Louis. :. October IL
st. Louis. September 20 st. Paul. -. October IS
st. Paul. September % New York. October .
RED STAR LINE.
NEW Rk-ANTWERP-PARIS.
Every Wednesday at y noon.
Southwark. -. Sept. Kensington. ... Sept. 20
Westernland :. Sept 13 NoordIand -. Sept q
'These steamers carry only cabin and third-elass
passengers, at low rates.
INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATION COMPANY,
Piers IA and I5 " R.-Office, 73 Broadway. n. Y.
Philadelphia Office, 305-S07 Walnut st.
WASHINGTON 0FFICE-l3O6 + ST. y. W,
Or W. G. MOSS, Agent. 92l Pa. Ave.
The times., 1899-08-31
FOR s.LE-BIeYcLEs.

FOR sALE-Ti.es sI50 and up: wheels for rent,
81 25 week; expert repairing ~ X wax
DER, 1907 9th st. nv aaSl-9t
LET Us remodel your old wheel; our charges
for cutting down frames. = 59i enameling.
50. cleaning bearings. zoe; yulcanizIngs 40c.
plugging 15c. All work guaranteed. We sell
high-grade guaranteed tires. $3.50; uusuarAnteed.
81 25. LABOFISH, Bicycle Naehinist, llI 9th
St w. au-9-Jt
The times., 1899-08-31
STEAsiBOATs.
Norfolk & Washington
Steamboat Co.

Every day In the year for Norfolk. New
port News, and all points south by the
superb, powerful steel palace steamers
Newport News" Norfolk" and Wash
ington' the following schedule:
". Washingtcn.6:3o pm Ly. Portsmouih.5: 5:eo pm
Nv Alexandria. Z 90 pm Lv. Norfolk. .--5;i5 pr.l
Ar TT Monroe..7:o0 am Ly. Ft. Monroe .6:i5 pm
Ar. Norfolk. ....e:o0 am Ar. Alexandria .6:S3 an
AT. Portsmouth.s:l5 am ir. Washington. 7:oo am
Tickets on sale at s,7 Penn ave-. u. and
o. ticket office. 61o Penn ave-, and corner
18th st. aud N Y. ave.. G. s o. ticket Of
- bees, at 5l3 Pen.r- ase., and COO 18th 81 !:
- ) A. L. Ticket oHice, 1884 N. y ave-, and
- on heard steamers
4s- Fer further information apply at gen
eral offices, 7th st. wharf, Wash. d. T.
- Phone 750
no2S-a JOHN CALLAHAN. General Mlnsger
The times., 1899-08-31
FOR saLE-suBuRBAN.

FOR SALE-Ten acres uniR2roved. near Bla-
densburg, Md; cheap. DCCKEIT & DENT,
635 st.. aa3i-St
The times., 1899-08-31
WALL PAPER.

PAPERHANGING AND PAINTING Rooms pa
pered, s1.75 up; latest designs; finest work.
HUNT, 467 G. st. W. au30-St
WE'LL SEE that the bill is small enough to suit
you if you'll let us paper the rooms Our
prices start at only 3 for finest work New fall
STYLES in wall paper coming in. Handsomest
we've ever shown. F. C. N0LTE, $40 9th st.
No branch. tt
The times., 1899-08-31
FOR sALE-couNTRr PROPERTY.

FOR SALE-Five acres Of fine garden land three
miles from District line; buildings all new;
price. $50 5. CLARK. New Glatz, Md.
au30-3t-em
THE OLD historical home Of Lord Byran Fairfax,
known as Tolston Hail, Mount Eagle, Fairfax
county, Va, with sixty acres OF lard, situated
about mile and half from Alexandria, Va,
on high elevation, afording a lovely view of
Washington, Alexandrse, and the Potomac River;
the estate Of the late Henry johnson. For in
formation address OSCAR b. PIERPoINT, Admin
istrstoF. Alexandria P. o.. Va. sul-lmo
The times., 1899-08-31
Call for semi-menthly Bulletin.

1ogs IN 81 no. 6r. a m f..s SIS 30
2d5 C st NV. i1r. a m i..... 81 90
207 Ind ave NV llr m i....... 81 90
2202 18th st NV. II. a m .. 25 10
611 acker 4 Or m . l6 50
900 Ind ave NV. Or, a m i........ 35 75
FOR SALE
2O3g Kalorama ave-. 12r, hot water, two
toilet rooms -aiZ,VV'
20ll Kalorama ave-, l2r. hot water, two
toilet rooms iA,"""
2015 Kalorama ave-, 12r, hot water, two
toilet rooms i2f"o'
above Observation-Disclosures. 10000
32o3 18th st, lot 5Oxl4o. sr frame cot
tage; stable, o,oyo ,
Apply to THOMAS w. SMITH, Lumber Dealer,
1st and Ind. ave. au5l-6t
The times., 1899-08-31
oFEIcE on BuMpING FoR LIBRARY OF CoN.

OFFICE OF BUILDING FOR LIBRARY OF CON
GRESS, Washington D. c., August q, 1899.
Scaled proposals for furnishing and delivering at
The Building OF the Library OF Congress. in this
city about 5000 tons OF white ash furnace coal
will be received at this Office until O'CLOCK
p NJ. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER, 25 1893. and then
publicly opened Specifications. general iustruc-
tions. and blank forms of proposal may be OBJ
tanned ON application to this office BERNARD
n GREEN Superintendent aus, &c. %, 81 .se24 4
PROPOSALS FOR CEMENT. SAND. BROKEN
Stone, Cast Iron Drainage Pipe. and Fit
t;nos-T s Engineer Office. 535 n. Cap ST.
Washington, D. C., August 80. lS9o.-Sealed pro-
posaIs will be received here until SEPTEM-
BER 10, 1896, and then publicly opened. for fur
iron drainage pipe and fittings fox new building
for Government Printing Office. Information fur
nished on application JOHN STEPHEN ST.
WELL, Lieutenant Engineers
au30, 81 SCI. Z, 10 Is-em