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The evening times., 1900-03-22
POLICEMEN TO BE TRIED.
Five Newport News BIuecoats ChRrc-
ed With Dereiiction of Duty.

NEWPORT NEWS. Va, March 22.-An
upheaval in the local police force is threat
ened. Charges have been preferred against
five OF the patrolmen for various offences.
and they will be tried at an early date
Two of the officers are accused not only Of
sleeping while on duty. but of effecting an
entrance to the basement of the First Ma
ticnal Bank and sleeping on piles OF rub
bish in there The other officers are
charged with neglect Of duty and of fire.
Quenting barrooms while on duty. The Of
ficials of the First National Bank have an
nounced that unless the police commits
sicners force the cops to give up the
pass key by which they have effected an
entrance to the bank building criminal
proceedings will be instituted against
them. The commissioners investigated the
charges Tuesday night and suspended the
officers for ten days without pay.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
CLEARING UP A MYSTERY
The Disappearance of Three Yukon
Travellers Explained.
Indications That They Were Aur-
dered for Their NoneN-Bodies
Found Near MiBto-k"ugh Named
o,BrIea Enmeshed ina Strong
Web of CircuDsdantial Evidence.

VICTORIA. B. c.. March 22.-The mys-
lery faterwoven with the supposed murder
ana absolute disappearance OF the three
outbound travellers, Olsen. Clayson, and
Rolte. who were missed from the Yukon
waterway in November last appears to be
slowly but surely unwinding. so that,
when The just arrived Amur left Skagway,
officers were said to be on the eve Of COM
pleting a chain Of evidence sufficient 10
hang the prisoner. O'Brien, as one of the
principals.
Clayson and his companions, who were
outbound from Dawson, had several thou
sand dollars in their pockets and it was
concluded that murder had been added TO
robbery. and the bodies effectually dis
posed of. 4 short time after, a tough
character OF the border, giving the name of
O'Brien. was arrested on suspicion of be
ing implicated in the supposed crime, and
although the evidence against him was
not sufficient 10 held him for the offence
charged the police succeeded by bringing
forward other less important offences OF
which he was plainly guilty in holding him
in custody. With the assistance Of Pink
al iIl lAGu. EHEdEcu bN Atu otii > ANAtA RI NNs
hey industriuusly pursued aft avenues Of
investigation.
Only CirCumstanJial evidence was secuT-
ed coupling O'Brien with the tragedy OF
the Jrai until only few weeks ago.
while he was being taken to Selkirk in
connection with a charge OF robbing a
scoU. when two $l00 banknotes were dis
covered sewn NJ in the feet of his socks.
which by their numbers were c'early
proved to be the property Of the missing
Clayson.
Now, by the Amur. comes the news OF
he finding of the bodies Of the murdered
trio. The bodies have been definitely To-
Gated about three miles this side of Min
TO- on the river. and not close to the
trail. so that the theory that three men
following each other in the daylight, one
man pushing or riding a bicycle, having
all accidentally fallen into the same hole.
is altogether untenable. The edges Of the
hole that was. but which now. of course,
has long been frozen over. are much dis
cOlOred with what has been proved on
chemical analysis TO be human blood.
Near the spot of the burial was found a
broken sleeve link and a pocket knife.
both Of which are particularly identified
a. having belonged TO members of the
missing parties. In O'Brien's possession.
too. have been found certain articles
which are known beyond a doubt to have
belonged to young Rolfe.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
The HiIe Murder Case.

ST MARY'S " Va. March 22.-The
coroneT's inquest over the remains OF
James c. Hile who Was shot and instantly
KILLED by former Mayer Joe c. holland
Monday was held Yesterday. The jury.
after days deliberstlon, rendered a yer
dict that death was caused by a pistol
wound The preliminary hearing of No
land charged with murder. was begun
yesterday. The first witness. Constable
E. r. Riggs swore hat he handed Noland
,he revolver snd told him TO shoot or be
would b. siiied Riggs was promptly ar
rested as accessory 10 the murder. Tina
hearing was then postponed until Friday
PuhIic sentiment seems 10 favor Noland.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

Prof Munyon believes that the people
should have the same guarantee as TO
worth. with medicines, as they do Wlth
merchandise. A merchant who would sell
and deliver paste imitation as a genuine
diamond would soon be landed in Jail.
Those who offer remedies to the sick and
ailing as positive cures for certain dis
eases should fulfill all promises made or
suffer the same punishment. II is crime
10 deceive the sick.
When Prof. Munyon tells you that his
RHEUMATISM CURE will cure your
Rheumatism. he knows il will do so-for it
has cured thousands of others, and there
fore will cure YOU.
When he tells ycu that his COLD CURE
will cure your COLD-in fact. break up
most any kind of cold IN "a hours-he
knows il will do so-for it has cured thou
sands OF others, and will. therefore, cure
YOU
When he tells you that his DYSPEPSIA
CURE viii cure your dyspepsia. any
form of stomach trouble, he knows it will
do so-for it has cured thousands of others
and will, therefore cure YOU.
When he tells you that his KIDNEY
CURE will cure you OF any kidney trouble
he knows it viii do so-for il has cured
thousands OF others and will. therefore,
cure YOU.
Munyon's 81 SRemedies-eacha sep
Hratc cure-are for sale at all drug
Sists'-mo~tIy 10 cents each.
MUNYON'S INHALER is positive cure for Ca
tsrrh. Asthma. Bronchitis, Influenza. and most
diseases of the head, nose. throat, and lung.
Two styles-'hard rubber and glass Family
Price Sl.o0 trncluding 20 cents worth Of inhaler
medicine.
Free Demonstration of Munyon's
Inhaler II Now Going at Drug
store of y. i. Dieudonne- Corner
Eleventh and n streets.
II YOU need medical advice. you should
call upon Munyon's staff OF skilled spe-
cislists who examine and advise without
charge
Munyon's Doctors Are Free.
6.e:s THIRTEENTH STREET y. W.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Foul PLAY SuspecfeJ.

CUMBERLAND, Nd, March 22.-The
authorities have been considering the ad-
Instability of eXhuming the body of Mrs
Mary Goodrich who was found dead i'm
her home at Homecoming few weeks ago.
Some persons suspect foul play. although
the coroner's jury at the time rendered a
verdict OF death from natural causes. Il
is said that Mrs. Goodrich would have
been witness in a homicide case had she
ns--.T
The evening times., 1900-03-22
ST gloves, 49C.

An odd lot OF several dozen pieces Of
ladies regular 81 kid and Suede
Gloves, in tan, brown. mode and green
. clasp style will be closed out at ~
cents a pair tomorrow They are per-
feet quaiities-but because the sizes are
not complete we'll let them go for this
surprising price. Note the Sizes 3-4
and IA. If you can be fitted-it's a
bargain
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Came Home From Alaska 10 Die

BETHLEHEM, Pa, March 22.-After
tramping all the wav from Seattle to his
parents home in Bethlehem, arriving last
Saturday, Emil Bussinger. aged twenty
eight years. died Monday of consumption.
He had met with reverses in the Alaskan
gold regions. and. without money and suf-
fering from pneumonia, he started for his
Bethlehem home last fall.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Iniured by Exploding DSnamifc

SHARON, Pa. March pa. b. Brock
ley and William II. Davis were fatally in
Iured Yesterday by an explosian of
dynamite in the stone Quarries at Utica.
would not burn. While rclaying another
fuse a spark fell on the dynamite eaus-
ing a terrific explosion. and both men
were blown thirty feet and badly man
eled
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Ended Life while Enjoying smoL,

SCRANTON. Pa. March 22.-Nith a
lighted pipe in one hand and a smoking
revolver in. the other, John J. Allen, a
machinist, recently returned from Central
America. breathed his last yesterday at
ternoOn at the home of his brother.
Thomas Allen of New Street. He had
sent a bullet through his brain. Some
hing which occurred TO him in Central
America weighed on his mind and he sew
eral times threatened to put an cnd TO
himself
The evening times., 1900-03-22
SPECIAL NOTICES.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE, COMMISSIONERS
OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Washington. March 20. 1900.-Special No
tice-All paper and other combustible
waste should hereafter be hauled to and
delivered for burning at the crematory
at the foot OF South Capitol Street, which
has been secured for such purpose until
July /. 1900, and is now in operation. The
deposit of combustible materials Of any
kind upon public dumps or vacant lots of
the city is prohibited. JOHN b. WIGHT,
JOHN w. ROSS, LANSING Fl. BEACH.
Commissioners, ID. G.. mh22-3t
The evening times., 1900-03-22
An Imftator of sheldon

MOUNDSEILLE. W. Va, March 90
Mayor Parkinson has given out the infor-
nation that he viii soon adopt the Shell
don plan for municipal government and
run The city 'aS Jesus would The new
movement is the result of a religious
meeting which has recently effected 60o
conversions here. The minority is max
ing a vigorous objection.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
SHieide of n Grocer.

bANEILIE. Va, March 22-John A.
Yancey well-known grocer of this city,
committed suicide Tuesday night by taking
two bottles OF laudanum. He was discov-
cred in an unconscious condition in his
room about S O'Clock by his wife and died
in three hours. Thomas Yancey, a broth
or --,--- 'tted suicide here two yeats ego
in a similar manner.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
tood Roads Bonds Defeated.

ST MARY'S. W. Va, March 22.--At The
special election held Tuesday for the pro-
posed. issuing of $500 coo worth of bonds
for the improvement Of Wood county
reads. the bonds were defeated by a good
majority. While the majority of the peo-
pie vino voted against the bonds are in ia
Kor Of good roads. they though; the scheme
100 uncertain and indefinite
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Arrivals From Colon.

NEW YORK. March 22.-Among the
passengers who arrived yesterday on
the steamship Finance from Colon were
General Homes and Mr. Edward Noble, of
the Panama Canal Commission; Lieut.
II. r. Belknap, L. S. N, and Henry y.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
The Superbas i'm AuRusfa

AUGUSTA March 22.-Manager Edward
Hanlcn and q detachment of Brooklyn play
ers. arrived here yesterday. The payers
here are Casey. Farrell, Smith, Steelman
DAILY. Dahlen, Jones. Dunn. De Mont. Ken
needy. Howell, MCGUIRE, and Sheckard.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

DIR. CLEMENS HAS REMOVED FROM
1411 H st. NV. 10 511 18th st. NV. The
electrical and Sprague hot-air apparatus
are installed. By special arrangement with
the Sprague Company charges reduced to
Sc. Skilled mass5ur In attendance. Sep
arate hours for ladies. Office hours, 10
a. N. to p. IN. mh161mo
The evening times., 1900-03-22
81 and $3.50 cOrsets, soc.

Just - pairs of first quality corsets,
such celebrated makes as "P. D..
"Thompson's Glove Fitting" and War
ner's. In these sizes. Is. 19. "a, 26. q,
2s, and so. White and black. Sold at
81 and $50 regularly. Friday for 50
cents.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
six rcnrs for Mnn.Iaughter.

BALTIMORE, March 22-Thomas Ma
ley, convicted OF manslaughter for the
killing of John J. Moan, has been SEN
tenced by Judge Burke to the penitentisry
for six years. Maley showed some nerv-
BUSINESS when about to be sentenced and
appealed to the mercy OF the court
The evening times., 1900-03-22
35C veilingS, l7C.

Last OF regular 29c and 35c lines OF
Brussels and Fish Net Veilings, both
plain and dotted--will be closed out
tomorrow at lie a veil
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Muslin wear, l8C.

Odds and ends Of cotton Underwear.
consisting OF low and high neck Corset
Covers. lace and embroidery trimmed.
ladies umbrella drawers. children S
corded waists. children's long and short
white dresses: and also children's fan
neiette gowns. Sold at sc. Choice to-
morrow Tor ISc.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

Seven chiIdren's red cloth suits. the
last Of our winter stock. Sizes l 10 4
years. Trimmed with braid and A0r
fur. Gold at S3.9S. They'll go 4XS
in a iiffy at ....................O w
The evening times., 1900-03-22
ChiId'S wears.

An odd lot of about dozen Infants
embroidered white silk caps; 1Pr
mostly in small sizes. Sold at NJ
sec. Go Friday for. ~
The evening times., 1900-03-22
TAUGHT TO Be A BURGLAR
Confession of a Youth Arrested i'm
Philadelphia.

He Goes to a PawnshOp to Raise
Money SiIverware and ENcites
Suspicion - Received Instructions
in RObbing From Thief Who
Is Now Dead-A Clever Operator.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Csc skirts. 55C.

An odd lot OF about dozen metallic
stripe PettIcoats. made with deep UNI
brella ruffie and cords. Sold al 9Sc.
Wei close these out at - cents.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Great remnant sale
of dOmeStiCS
and white goods.

We have closed out mills entire
output of short lengths of fancy Ia
BILE oilcloths, ranging from IL to / IL
yards in length-and they go on sale
in the domestic department at won
derfully low prices tomorrow. They
are all Potter's best table oilcloths,
and full 5-Quarter wide.
In the first lot We have included all
the short lengths from 1-2 to ga
yards-sll full 5-quarter wide, cc
and choice is offered per piece, II
for. "
In the second lot are included all
the other pieces up to 1-2 yards
long in a good range of the most de-
sirable patterns. Sold regularly NJ
at 1sc yard. Remnant price, per W
cases of Simpsons Black n Zc
and Gray Prints, sold regularly 1OI
from of the piece at sc yd., for W
A case Of yard-wide Percales, In mill
remnants-and the newest and most
attractive patterns Sold off p IT
the piece at 10c and II lie 10L
yard-Friday for ......-....... W
Remnants OF Bleached Muslin-full
yard wide-same quality sold "A f.
OH the piece at 1-2c yard-40I
for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4
Remnants Of Canton Flannel-in
useful lengths--for which you a &c
must pay &c and Sc yard off III
the piece-tomOrrow .........,.E
Remnants OF SO inch India n 4
Linon. fine qualities, worth | ~
20c and 25c yard-for ....... %<
Remnants of Check Main
socks and Dimities-in useful A Zf
leugths-gO tomorrow, per yd., u o.
al ................s..-.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Have You Catarrh Taint:-Here's

Have You Catarrh Taint :-Heres s
strong evidence OF the quickness and sureness of
that wonderful remedy, Dr. Agnews Catarrhal
Powder: For years was victim of Chronic
CataTh-tried many remedies, but no cure was
effected until ] had procured and used DIR. Ag-
news Catarrhal Powder. First application gave
me instant relief, and in an incredibly short
while | was absolutely cured.'-James Headley,
Dundee " Y SOLD BY F. S. Williams. Ninth and
+ Streets: Edmcnds & Williams Third and Penn
sylvaHia Avenue.
The evening times., 1900-03-22
EmbrOideries and laCes.

Remnants of Cambria and Swiss
Embroidery-the natural result of the
past weeks record breaking selling.
Good assortment of desirable
patterns and in all widths. In A II
serting to match. Values up TO u5t
10c a yard Friday for........ X
The evening times., 1900-03-22
3 lots of shoes.

200 pairs OF Boys, Misses and Chill
dren's Shoes. fully half of which are
hand sewed-ali good. desirable styles.
Also several dozen pai-7 or La
dies Oxfords-in latest shapes. 7Ac
Values are up TO sI.5o-tomor- IL
rev for ..........-.-a. ....-..'.-
4 lot of footwear. consisting OF La
dies House Slippers. Evening aud Par
ty Slippers. made OF fine kid skin with
patent leather vsmps-strap, ar
bow, and opera styles. Values IL
are UP to s2-for ..............o ~
Broken lines OF Ladies' Fine Grade
Kidskin Shoes and Dxfords. in the lat
est shapes and styles They're the bal
ance OF the makers samples recent
ly secured by us. MOI all
sizes in every style-of G N
&c sog5ss-Out so e. valqes up toSI.Z1
500 Tor ..........s........ "
The evening times., 1900-03-22

tilA>- ROBERTS, President.
CLARENCE =. PORTER. Secretary.
Subscribed and affirmed to before me this 2Bth
day OF February 1869.
t>edl.J II. F. REARDON,
IL Notary Public.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

STATEMENT OF Jbc condition n the BRITISH.
AMERICA A>>I' RANCE COMPANY Of Torou.
10. CdHadi. on thr $l,t day II December. 1879 8
required by s,t Of Congress approved July p,
The evening times., 1900-03-22

Another lot of better qualities-com-
prising Swiss and Cambria Embroid-
cries. in a wide range OF beautiful
styles and patterns. Up to II
inches wide Values as high as ~
IL 1-2c and 15c yard. for. ........
The evening times., 1900-03-22
nOLDENBERGo
III 922-24-26-28 Seventh St. ID
~ And 7o4-6 K-"The Dependable Store.
In full bargain array for Friday.

goodly accumulation
Every
selling that tell their story
thai Nzu ring eYerYp
The evening times., 1900-03-22

cash in bank ........................- S1J,6gl ~
Bonds and mortgage tdrst lien CH rs8i
eS;atej .......................... ID.O0J JJ
stocks and bonds (msTket vIlleJ....... Efs 34I -
Bills receivable and collateral loans 2.J; -
Premiums UECGiIected and in hands OF
agents .---................ I7gOGI -
Interest due aud accrued ON December
n, G>gp ........................... gG52 q
The evening times., 1900-03-22
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

&. c. CROSBY President
F. ". SARGEANT. Secretary
Subscribed and sworn 70 beio,e nc this 205h dly
Of Feburuy, 1900.
t>tdl) LEWIS " CROCKETT
u N1cIFy PuIIc
The evening times., 1900-03-22

4 Sjul.Sft >
| Statement ai expcr7tS for six months.
Current lvl,enses ................-. SOL .55t %
A. G.. NcILW NINE. Jr., President.
1 T. z. SHAW. secretary.
! Subscribed and sworn to before rse this 2l-t
| eay ~ February. 1900.
! tSeaiA LEMJEL T. NYMAN.
I It Notary P,jblic New York 60.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

GEO. 2. SEWARD. President
HENRY CRO>>LEN. Acting Secretary.
Cftv ri New York. state of New York.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this j;h dIy
ci March, f9J.
(ScaI1 GEO. W VARIAN
It Notary Public.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

Remnants OF Valenciennes Laces, in
a great variety Of different pat 1c
terms worth up to &c a yard go ~
The evening times., 1900-03-22
Wrappers, 4SC.

About dozen Ladies good quality
Percale Wrappers, viii go on sale to-
morrow at a price that will make short
work OF the entire lot. They are all
made in the most thorough manner in
desirable light and dark colors. Trim
med in various styles, with rufiies over
shoulders and some others with fancy
braid trimmings Separate waist lin
ings and literally wide skirts. None
are worth less than 75c-and choice is
offered tomorrow of any for iSc.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

l-4aBit-li rs
Reserve prCulium fJrnd ... S8Gl. I5f 81
Reserve fOr unpaid losses and claims. I3g 25 -
Net surplus 4sl,S72 -
Statement OF dividends and expense fer
six months ending December u. ls99.
CETau. expenses ..........--..-.... IS, ,6ls D
}. ). kENNY, Vice President
=. II. SINS Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn tp before NC this oath day
81 FshrgaIl. 1860.
tSfaIJ II. D. GAMBLE.
lt Notary Public.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

STATEMENT IF the condition Of the SPRlNt.-
GARDEN INSt RANCE COMPANY OF Phiia-
delphia on the 30th dsy OF December, 1872, ss
r"FEired by act Of Congress approved JGly %,
1872:
t2pltal stecS SfV.t0J VJ
Capital stock paid g............--... 10000 %
KSGETg
The evening times., 1900-03-22

Statement Ji expense tor SIX months
ending December 81. i>@.
tErTtUt fNft'r-t- '>itrf'.' 10
y y MCNEIL. Vice Pr->iden-.
L. G. SHNW Assistant Secretary.
Subscribed and sworn 60 before me this Ii.h
DAY Of March. 1880.
fSesyA II. +. TRANCk-
Notary Public Kings County.
It Certificate Hled ia New York GO.
The evening times., 1900-03-22

Statement q dividends and expenses
for -ix months ending December 80,
1sg9
Dviderds ......................... SIG D0G %
Current expenses .............-....... 1870 a
The evening times., 1900-03-22

Remnants of Bleached Muslin-full
yard wide-same quality sold a C
OF the piece at 6 1-2c yard-4oS
The Arizona daily orb., 1900-01-29
COPPER IS THE METAL.
The Cochise Copper Mining Company.
 Bisbee, Arizona.

This company owns very valuable group of mines situated in Warren mining district, county of Cochise, Arizona, lying immediately east of and adjoining the town of Bisbee, and ad- joining the property of the Copper Queen Consolidated Mining company on the north. The latter company has been in operation Tor about lwen:y years and employs about 1,500 men daily in the operation of its mammoth mine and smelters, and as a result has produced copper to over 34,000, ,000 pounds during the year 1898, and the net proceeds of such production are reported to have been over $2,000, ,OO0, and 1t has been said by experienced miners who have been under its em ploy for years, that. the Queen min now has sufficient ore in sight to keep it in constant operation for the next twenty years without further da velopment.
 Is it not reasonable to believe that the property of the Cochise- company is fully as. valuable, when it is within such close proximity to such a won- derful mine?
 The blasts set offsin the underground workings of the Queen property can easily be felt and heard at the shaft of our mine, and oftimes the concussion has attracted marked attention.
 The original owners of these valu- able mines are local business men, we'll and favorably known in Bisbee and surrounding vicinity. who are doing their utmost to make this enterpl .se a success in every respect. The board C.. directors are original owners, and are donating their services; to the com pany until such time as che mine will pay dividends. They own the con- trolling interest in this property, and as a protection to stockholders have placed their entire interest in escrow for a term of one year.
 The stock books of our company are now open for subscriptions, and linn ited number of shares are offered at twenty five [. per si,afe. No application for less than 100 shares will be ac- cepted.
 The company reserve the right at any time to advance the price of shares without further notice, or to reject any application for stock at their discre- tion.
 Every cent received from the sale of stock will be expended toward the de- yelopment Of our property and the erection of hoisting works, and al. other necessary improvements, and to make our enterprise a success in every particular.
 We invite investigators and their experts or their engineers to closely scrutinize our property.
 Applications. for shares may be made to any of the directors of the com pany, or to any of our legally author ized representatives.
 l.. c. SHATTUCK, Pres.
 J. MUHElM, Supt & Treas.
 G. w. HILL. Vice-Pres.
 s. K. WILLIAMS, Sec.
 Bisbee. Arizona.
The Arizona daily orb., 1900-01-29
Ix these days of vast improvement of


 IN these days of vast improvement of
 the great railway systems of the world
 Systems which would seem to be over
 powering rivals of the slower arteries t tra6ac--the canals-there have neve. been 60 many gigantic protests planned for the censtruction of water.ways. In Rupaie plan has been projected for Q shiH1anal which, by utilizing rivers, i. designed to connect the Baltic, on the northwest, with the Black sea, on the south. There are schemes for net work of canals which will join the navi- gable rivers of Africa. In our own country Governor Roosevelt is about to submit to the New. Y ork legis- lature 2 proposition for ship canal from the Great Lakes to the Atlantic, and Chicago will not rest until she has a waterway to the gulf.
The Arizona daily orb., 1900-01-29
,.,, Me, 4vo,r t1a,.,a ;, . r.o.

ThE New York Herald in a recent issue said "Tbe war in the Philip. pines is over. No further surrender can be hoped for. The danger in the pres ent situation Is thata bloody feud may rice between the American army and the Pilipinos. This danger can be greatly lessened by action in congress, which is now imperative, outlining the policy of the government in the Philip pines. It is likely many insurgents are still holding out for the very terms which congress will be willing to give. The time is ripe for conciliatory pol icy.
The Arizona daily orb., 1900-01-29
Tzs house eommittee on .nterstate and

foreign commerce have reconaidered the Nicaragua canal bill which had been re- ported with an appropriation of one hundred and forty million dollars i'd 'changed'the appropriation section so as to make it ten million available, with authority to contract for the entire ex- cavation and completion of the canal at
 . total cost not exceeding $40, ,0O0, ,00O.