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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-20
WAS NEAR TO STARVATION
A YOUNG MAN WITHOUT FOOD FOR
NEARLY TWO DAYS.
he Followed q Wood Cart n Long Dis.
tance, Hoping to Secure
Small Job.

While the statement that there is plenty
of work for all who are willing to work may
be literally true, it is certain that some
Of the men who are willing to labor-yes,
even anxious to do so-cannot find the op-
portunity.
Crossing the steel arch bridge at an early
hour yesterday was a wood cart driven by
a stalwart looking fellow who seemed at
peace with all the world as he clucked to
his horses and pulled at his short, black
pipe Walking on the sidewalk, now and
then looking at the load Of wood and the
driver, was a poorly-clad young man, his
face drawn and pinched with hunger, who
had followed the cart from the mill, which
placed he happened to pass Just as the
driver pulled out
The cart was driven slowly up Nicollet
avenue and halted in front of an Office
building at Nicollet and Fifth street. AS
the horses came to a stop the hungry look
Ing young man stepped up to the driver
and asked:
"Say, friend, does that wood have to be
carried up-stairs?''
Sure not" answered the driver as he
looked at the young man. 'It goes into
the coal hole here" and he removed the
iron cover. preparatory to throwing the
wood down into the fuel room under the
sidewalk. 'Why do you ask?'
WELL answered the young man. with
sigh, Il thought that il it had to be car
ried upstairs I could get the Job, and I
want work about as bad man can want
It, have not eaten anything for nearly
two days, and If 1 don't get something to
do pretty soon I'm afraid I'll do something
Desperate
why don't you go to the EMPLOYMENT
offices down on Bridge Square?" asked the
driver, suspiciously. "They have out cards
asking for men in all lines of work and
offering pretty fair pay too"
The young man smiled family as he re-
pied: Yes l have seen the cards. and
I've been into the employment offices. too.
Ihey will give me job, they say. if I
Will first pay the fee they ask, which hap
pens to be 81, but as l have not the 81
don't see as the jobs they offer are going to
do me any good.'
light broke in upon the driver and
with laugh he said: Guess you have hit
1t about right, my boy. It's easy to make |
money when you have money to make it
with, but for the poor devil who is broke the |
Worlo does not offer much of a chance. |
here's quarter, all ! have in my pocket.
10 get something to eat," and the teamster |
resumed his operations with the wood. while |
me young man started for restaurant.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
Hankins Bailed.

The preliminary exa",''"'r. ",.
u,m;s Haukins took place last Thurs
day. He was accused Of the r0o'c'leS e
committed in the houses nl a. ~
nsnho and A. Nj. Martid: lie was
placed under bail of 81. .ooo'
A negro accused of robbery com m
;ttea in the house Of Dr.. F. E. Gl-
rard was likewise placed under Il oa''
Of $500.
Two other ones Jim and the Ind'ai
who at the beginning had implicated
Hankins in the robberies, now denies
their former confession.
Oolv the '1udian" acknowledge
that he had implicated Hank'ns In
versatiou held before |. A. brou
, sard, A. NJ. Martin and Alphon
Peck, but said he: Il SAID 50 ou'
didn't mean it"
As TO Jim he denied that he neV
kuaw Hankins, that he had never se'
: him, Notwithstanding witnesses v
testified that he had STR Ugly 'mpi'ca'
e Haukins in the robberies.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

We will add that already we'll k""wn'
nersous m Of Lafayette came to our
Office affirming that he cured mem !"
s,an,lv Of pains of long standing.
DR. Buffers specialties are 'h'ma-
,;sm rara!y.is, acute and chr""'; sp''
nal diseases, contraction an" re'"H"1
s,;nu M Of sinews. deafness, lame"ess and
General debility, giving special atten-
::.., ~ nor ,o,,s and muscular troubles
',. ulcers, - barns and ca'arrh. .,o,,
His Office is to be found nea'
Yandle,s Candy Store.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

The next important ohlce to the
Judgeship is the District-Att0rney-
ship. ..o front
again in the person CT Hon. WIZ.
Campbell, our present mayor VINO
is a candidate for District Attorney;
We believe that the office cou,u
not fall on more worthily shoulue'a
than those Of Hon. VIM. Campoel,
He is a lawyer Of merit and wlos
|exnerience, and possess to the
highest degree all that is necessal,
70 make an efficient public prose
cutor. ., h.-
I Lafayette parish will honor hei ne.
t self in giving him her full vo.l'
5 strength and our sister par,sn p, so.'s eau
e do no better than to add her s.
: We don't know OF any other 0
fetal candidates so far for the {"
above important Offices.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
----oo1-i.1,N SATURDAY MORNING NOVEMBER lS 1922

do GOOD work, is now about two
miles above Darmas Rroussard
bridge. The appropriation secur- e
ed from the government is sufficient
for 80 days work, and as only ten
davs have been filed, the time al a
lowed will be quite ample to make
a good and complete job up to the
railroad bridge. !
The benefits to be derived by
this parish when the Bayou VII,
be cleaned Of stumps and logs VIII
be incalculable.
Go and hear the Uncle Josh spruce
bv Orchestra Nov. 23rd., at fa'k
Opera House.
Last Thursday night about
,o.,o. constable Edwin Campbell
making his beat heard noise in
3 the neishborhood OF Mr.. jules
: Mouton S store.
After inquiry he found out that
in negro house, two negroes nae
,. some dispute over a game OF caro-
1t and being told by one of them tina
the other had in the altercat,o'
IL fourished pistol, the constaol
decided to arrest the offender; an
advancing upon the negro the ia'
Y. ter one drew his pistol exclalmln
st There is not sheriff that can a a,
rest me - And shooting at tn
he constable he ran out OF the ao'
firing back as he fled. G.
~ The constable returned the II
all and a dozen OF shots were exchan
ed. producing quite an exclterne
,-&at that hour OF the night.
A general'searchawas ofganlz
for the fleeing negro, by constai
a. a. Cam pbell and sheriff l. A: Bro'
~ s.rd who was among the frst Oh
:. on the spot, and every nes
5h- ho;,se was visited but no mi
last nation could be elected from
occupants. Finally the negro
and located near DIR. Girard S resldel
ing having taken refuge with a ire
:. Ms was found with wound in
is h,cL He was arrested and loos
rae in Jail. ,,r.,;,,,,r
Mr.. ronstable Campbell Certainly
serves. the commendation OF
e by public for his iear'eSs 'u'''
pro- duty.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
Election

Is drawing near and the candidates
are beginning to take the survey
Of the probable vote that WIN DC
cast Not so with Levy Bros,
they have been elected q.ite awhile
as the givers Of bargains in Lafa'
yette parish, and visit to theil
store will convince you of the above
fact.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
Go and see the great saw mill. scee'
:, Fs,k's Opera House, Nov. 2ard'

n. Ruler came this week to Lata-
ve,te where he intends to stay : ,uI ,,,h
Ssvs. Hsss This gentlemen is gifted with VT;
What is known magnetic power so' ,
ence nee known for quite wh'1e E1., .oa oa' !.
which orly begins in the "s ou.'eo .
States. In the Northern ota.es, ,h;'
: o," ,mher Of diseases are cured by tins
aS ac;ancs in the hands of specialists.
ss1Is CaIieses and Institutions of leara,"s ,,''
|impart magnetic knowledge ~ 20 l.tte tte
aapt. and in all large Cities the IaIee e',
uens' .,cceed in making wonderful
o"r o"rs, DR.. Butler is not beginner M q
: ea'1, Ia ha, strong testimonials from Me-
= iberia aud Abbevills where ne wa.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

FOR REPRESENTATIVE. +.
I am a candidate for representa-
tive OF the parish OF L lafayette SUD-
;ect to the white Democratic p'''
,o,r;es OF December 9th. 1899.
| solicit your support:
DR.. j. P. FRANCEL.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
|, ,,sed by British Soldiers in Africa

Used by British Soldiers !" A''''-
Capt. c. G. Dennison is w well ~ ,Se heI%r for'
all over Africa as commander OF .Se rol. ro
ces a, that captured the famous ,eoei ,eoe f1o Ta
SSe ;she Hinder date OF Nov. 4. 1897 ilo., p"
Vryburg. 'SIy' Bechuanaland, he writes; ;.,l De
fors s,s 's starting on the last campaign.
houobt a quantity of Chamoerlain's 20
lie. Cholera and Diarrhoea hemsas ,,sas
which I used myself when tIouo'.
9th howell complaint, and had gl|en
INV W men, AMI in every case II prove @
ny n,oat .,eneAcial." For sale by }. y. Co'
n;llon and all Dealers in medicine.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

COM 2leted its line TO breaux o'''ss' N
HERE and THERE. il
Great bargains to be hao a' a
l.. Levy's. t
-Noti-e l. Levys add. II WIZ
be- of benefit to you.
Dir Roy o. Young OF koy- :
,;,le was seen in Lafayette last
week.
Grand parade on Nov. 23rd'' at one
o'clock p. m.
, Mr.. J. A. LaNeuvllle' o, Noyr
Vile, gave us an agreeable Can
last Thursday. 4
I'M. T. Gordy, Esq, was in La I
t fayette during the week.
, Mr. Louis f. Bernard, OF Car-
f encro was visitor to our ofhce
last Thurday.
II Mrs. c. c. Brown and oaus"
IL ter Miss Sarah, were seen a' ''-''
st Saturdays theater.
IS Carloads = of STOVES anu
S FURNITURE have been arriving
atI LEWIS for the past week.
a Contractor L. S. Broussard IS
n now engaged in building an attrac- i rae:
ar
"a, tive addition to the house OF 4A'
Ae Geo. Doucet.
On, Fire Screens all sizes made by
I'VE ". Alfred A. Bonnet. A good pro
mo mo lection for preventing chisofel
o lo' from being injured by fire.
one Our popular barber Mr. Orap
e en ., ,vas indeed full OF smiles whe
nor new born babe was presense
man to him by his wife last MONDAY
.insts s-Mr, Lassie Broussard, one
nent MFR. Mellebsc's reliable clerk 'lo
road Abbeville rs enjoying two mon'
furlough with his many ''ieh''
pass Lafayette.
very 70, went to Crowley last mig
c OF - . trend the circus. The major
e Oh Of our people have expressed tn
Iuary d;s.,,nointn,ent that the circus v
Nv ro+ hooked for Lafayette.
par, hone that our municipality Will
roao that the license is reduced.
= .bs W The concert given for the ben
@ ~ of the Catholic cemetery, last :
III. eru ~ urdav at Falk's Opera House
e'e,y been financial success, the
Die ~, ~ ce;nts amounting to $II4, 90.
0y =. ex- e Every participant rendered
or e ~ her part in a way satisfactor
p rot the audience.
all do Upon the invitation OF "
% o. AZ pros we went and saw the re
~ ~ the hale press at their gin house
On the The press is complicated F
,,ndred Un Of machinery and its daily cal
ssessed ty is very great. Inc oales
on the cylindric in form ana OF soo>
le hun pearance. ~.
y +hree Messrs. Gerac told us that
: work cotton put up in round bales
,vndred manded higher price and II
ha,l he GREAT number Of our planters
80, ~ decided to have their cottol
and not up in round bales.
as.a ssed for Being quite difficult to e,
's ~ all the details of the round
Ve. sr s nress. it will be well for the
,o' 40 s;aht I tiers to go to the gin ho'
=. sor Messrs. Gerac and see 1t Tor
and not selves.
sed nine Mr.. Ambrose Mouton is
sed over elated over his visit to tn
cen shall which is now done OF clean
vs. work, BAYOU Vermilion. The
for every ment Inspector Mr.. I'D.
it;onal as had gone to Abbeville on D
4but Mr.. Mouton was cord
ARMER. ceived by Mr. Victor Hub
,mmunica- has charge Of the work
!, TO give The boat and its outh
seems to be all thal > hee'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

Of "the farmer system OF work
ing our parish roads, and the rule>
and duties of its appointed officers
Please file the above commnhl'
cation away for future reference
ITO be eoatinued.)
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
EoK REPRESENTATIVE.

FOX REPRESENTATIVE.
Ian, a candidate for Represen-
tative OF Lafayette Parish, sub,ece
to the white Democratic prlma,
r;.s Of December 9th. 1899 and
ask for the support of my friends
Throughout the Parish.
I OMER BROUSSARD.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
Eopc1ERK OF COURT.

FOR CLERK OF COOk!. :,
lam a candidate for Clerk Oh
Court Of Lafayette Parish, subject
TO the white Democratic primaries
oi December 9th, 1899 and ask tne
support OF my friends through
out the Parish.
\ GILBERT ST. JULIEN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

Go to Falk's Opera House, the {,
9TH ofDecember 1899 and see IL
the SAso Fishers Piano given by
,fn,nc Fire Co., will be yours.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

Uncle ,o-h Sprucvby, advertised TO
,ppear at Falk's Opera House on NO
,an,ber Oath. will be here on the 23rd.
The Cumberland Telephone Co. has
com =, eted its line TO Breaux bfiuse'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
FOR SHERIFF..

lam a candidate for Sheriff OIL
the parish Of Lafayette, subject to
The white Democratic primaries o.
December 9th. 1899.
/ solicit your support; n,N .
Z. PAUL MARTIN.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

Your hides, your bones, your wo''
and heeswax purchased at Mrs LeDa.
uois who pays the highest cash prices
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
NEUROLOGY.
n THOMAS F. WEBB.

D;sd at his residence in Lata-
vette Parish on last Saturday NJ NJ
vember nth. at 1:45 p; m, i1a
funeral took place last Sunoay a.
the Methodist Church at 2:3o P.
m before large congrega''oi'
ar. and his body was laid to rest IN
the Protestant Cemetery.
Rev. Webb was born in Eng'ahu
in 1872, being at the time OF MS
,L death 7o years and 7 months OLD.
H;s father, Thomas A. WEBB was
- ~osnero - ro,,s merchant on the east
cost of England. .h;e
~, His family emigrated TO this
. country and Rev. Webb was edu-
:. Gated in Massachusetts,. ne mar mar
9 led in St Louis, in 1S4S, MISS
o Goohia Stephens. Of New YORK
= daughter OF Gideon Stephens Rev. '.
. Webb was ordained a minister n
IS the Methodist Church in 1872 ant !.
e for many years wa" ;,,;s+er;a
|. the performance OF his n.s.a .am Ct
d o,,;s to Louisiana in 1869 ana - :
cared in Lafayette Pari sh where d
e. has ever since resided. -,
ae His wife proceeded him TO ,m ~
oil s,;r;t world few months az ;
and since that time his health .
ready feeble grew weaker o.
'g- weaker. of .stt
by Rev. Webb was man ~ a,h
cite ling qualities, a consistent NJ 'heu helou
Oft Of the church to which he oelon
cd and commanded the un'vef
admnation of his fellow-c'tlzens.
Of Two sons and three daush.
,,rs- are surviving him, two OF the las
cries ones being engaged in misslol'
r. work in foreign feds
was LOUIS NoLLfvE.
Died at his residence in l.
com o.te J., st Saturday Novemoef, !
G.. yette la- m. His funeral
a bail place last Sunday at 81, - :
Catholic Church at 2'3o p.
indian attended by large conco'''
icated people. :,
(France) on Aug. eSth;
,.,,..a Being at the time OF his dea,
80 . wears 2 months and IA Gays %
rs :" Mr.. Nollive came to La'a
t'o"s about fifteen years ago ana q
phonss ed in the jewelry business u
, but few months ago when ieeol
caused him to discontinue IT,
3 never Since that time he has
yer seen quietly at his home until Cal
es who his higher reward.
plicated Mr.. Nollive was one o' ou. ~
c;tizens and was universali
- . pcctcd. ,.hv
,3rd. wifi. and daughter surviving
to Lsfa- ,o,,x
ted with ~ the Home Guard, dur'r
er, sci c;v;, war died last lueSoay
lie but November I4th, and was
United, on last Wednesday at ot'
States, a o' ~. Church
by this Catno'l. poudreaux was
,eciatists. Coiohei .:aI no c;t;-ens
learning the most suDsta.l'1'A 81,
. to stu parish and MS influence
the latter e,1 spread. the
,ginner as of afavette is gone.
rom : .e" Boudreaux was 80 years Q
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

the SWEETEST cake-walk by the
SWEETEST people will take place at
Falk's Opera House Dec. 7th>
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
FOR, CORONER.

lam candidate for Coroner OF
the parish Of Lafayette suDjec. ~ =,
the white Democratic primaries OF
December 9th. 1899.
l solicit your support. u
DR.. A. GLADU.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

N,v 23rd, Two brass bands, belong,
ing to the "U"cle josh 1pseesO, = sesSa;t.
u;n parade the streets OF I-aiaye''e
N0y. 23rd.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
FOR SALE.

About s or 10 tons of rice straw
and dogs grass (mixcd.)
Apply to Henri jacques
9th, ward.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
FOR CORONER.

At the request of my many
friends throughout the parish.
am : candidate for CORONER o.
this parish subject to the primary
F. z. TOISON
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

We are authorized to announce
FRANK G.. MOUTON
as = candidate for Police Juror ior
ard. ward, sabject to the action
Of the Primaries OF Dec, 9th
1899.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

Texas Red Bust Proof Seed Oats
going a, bottom prices at Tanners.
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We arc authorized to announce
HOMER DURIO

/ /, candidate for Representative OF
lafayette Parish, subject to the
ct;on Of the white Democratic pr'-
|nar;es of Dec. 9th. 1899.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
We are authorized to announce
OVERTON CADE

las a candidate for Representative
|of Lafayette Parish, subject to the
.ct;on OF the white Democratic
nrimaries of Dec. 9th. 1899.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18
WELL DESERVED.

The following is a part OF the
last presentment OF the Grand Jury ya4,
for the parish of Vermilion con-
cerning Judge Oebaillon'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

The following 10
last prescntment Of the Grand RI: Jury
for for the parish OF Vermilion S con-
cerning Judge Debaillon'
We have been greatly assisted y"
nerf,rmance Of our labors by the
.,hls and instructive charge adm'"'S-
,s,ed to Us by your honor, and have
,,tewpted as far as lay i" our power
to comply with the same in bo'h It's
! spirit aud letter. I" view OF '"e '''.
that your honor will not be anon"
us AS our presiding judge after '"s
April election aud i" vie" OK Tue G, ''',
that in all probability no other "'"''"
I,rv viii, form part Of the court oe'
r,re ,h change in our Judicial district,
wo e,..l that we should be unm'n"1"'
: ~, ungrateful if We failed to Con"
mend your honor for the unifof" ta''
ness aud justice with which your ao
,;.,r. have been guided as the pre-
siding Judge 0! this court OF the paris
c I'f,I Of ye,miiiou. We will lose Il" up
r;.bt and impartial judge who I'll
TT ever been mindful Of the welfare
ie the people.
&c 1T is with pleasure that we pr'l
. ~ The Advertiser willingly al
y y ,roves the Grand Jury OF Verml.i(
, parish in justly decernlng pra'S'
ne to Judge Debaillon. =. oa
ne Judge Debaillon's term OF .a, o,n
ri ,s Tuithful one and any intel
vent m man who has given it
. thought must recognize and adn
ice that during the past Tour yea
Judge Debaillon has admlnlste,
Of Justice with integrity, impartial
the and that he has fulfilled his eSa
ori- ;1g duties without fear and 10
liS
- ''' The Advertiser is glad to
nee that Judge Debaillon is canalo
for reelection, and takes th'S
rive casion to emphasize the TACT I
the his nomination at the polls on l
,,t;c 9th next, will be but the unanl"
expression of a constituency
x;ous to maintain upon the DC
. one who in the past has given I
an able judicial administrator ,:, 4
If OF Furthermore, the judicial Q
ct to being the most important OF
es OF the gift of the people and one
requires jurist, and the pr
incumbent having beeh tr.eu
N. found not wanting IN TINS
. qualification, The Advertiser
not see any reason for ohan'
nor of
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

Bring your hides to F. osto'
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1899-11-18

P. S. In my next communica-
+;or I expect IT, be able to give
30, ! more extended explanation
The evening times., 1899-08-23
Commissioners, Orders.

The following orders were issued by the Com
| missioners today:
That 200 feet of 6-inch water main be laid in
Third Street southwest; estimated cost, Sl6O
That $40 feet Of inch water main be laid in
Milwaukee Street, west to Thirty-sixth Street
from Wisconsin Avenue, and that $40 feet of 6.
inch water main be. laid in Thirty-sixth Street
from Milwaukee Street north, at an estimated to-
tai cost of $3.50.
That the time for the completion of Contract
No. 1869 for doing plumbing work in various
schoolhouses be extended until September 10,
1899, without penalty.
That roadway of Hardwood Avenue from,
Spruce to Oak Streets, lie Drot Park. be resur-
faced and cutters relaid, at estimated cost OF
$50, chargeabe to the appropriation for repairs
to county roads, ETC., 1900.
That the roadway of Bunker Hill Read, east
of Queens Chapel Road, be improved at an es-
timated cost of s4O0, chargeable to tine appro-
priation for repairs to county roads, 1900.
That catch basins at the northeast, northwest,
and southwest corners of Eighteenth and F
Streets northwest, be reconstructed at an esti-
mated cost of $210 chargeable to the appropria-
tion for cleaning and repairing sewers and ba-
sins. 1000.
That sewer along the west side of Thirteenth
Street northwest. between and Walach Streets,
be reconstructed at an estimated cost of 500
chargeable to the appropriation for replacing
obstructed sewers, 1900.
That sewer be constructed under the permit
system along Thirteenth Street northeast, be-
tween Providence and Fort Streets, at an esti.
mated cost Of $244.
That sewer be constructed il Thirteenth Street
northeast between Providence and Fort Streets
at estimated cost of 5000, chargeable to the
appropriation for suburban sewers, 1900.
That 253 feet of 6-inch water main be laid in
Morgan Avenue, between Lamar and Lydecker
Avenues, at an estimated cost of S22770.
That the proposal of the Brantley Granite
Company to furnish granite curbing to the Dis
trict of Columbia, dated August 5, 1890, is ac-
cepted.
That the proposal OF F. NJ. Kemp Sons, dated
August H. 1899, to construct cement floors in
Western Market House, Twenty-frst and Streets
northwest, for $l-s7 per square yard, is accepted
That the following work be done under the
permit system: Set curb and lay cement
sidewalk in front Of No. 430 Eighth Street north
west, at an estimated cost of 800. Reset curb and
lay cement sidwalk in front Of Nos. 1902 and
1905 B Street southwest, estimated cost $780,
That Blagden Avenue, between Sixteenth Street
and Rock Creek Park, be improved at an esti
mated cost of $500, chargeable to the appropria-
tion for repairs of roads, 1900
That catch basin be constructed at the north
east corner of Eighth and L Streets northeast
at an estimated cost OF s70 chargeable to the
appropriation for main and pipe sewers. 1860.