The times., 1901-06-01
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR PACKING BOXES.-Clerk's
Office House Of Representatives United States,
Washington d. c., May "a, 19oi-Seaied pro-
posals will be received 5y the Clerk OF the House
1901. AT u O'CLOCK NOON, for the following
packing boxes:
Three hundred and sixty five (s65) of the fol-
lowing size Seventeen 90 inches wide, eight
cen Qs) inches high. and two C2) feet ten 90
inches long, outside measurements. Lids TO be
framed. panelod glued. and wedged. Boxes to
be made Of first quality California redwood.
thoroughly seasoned and kiln dried free from
all defects such sap. shakes, knots. etc, and
20 be Al thickness when dressed. To be fingered
at corners and well glued. To have two t2)
eight (s) inch chest hinges and chest lock
No. 40 of the Eagle Catalogue (three 90 inch
iron square selyedge. solid square box. screwed,
two ~ secure levers, double link and fee HAT
bow key). Handles to be same size and style
as those sample box but OF malleabie iron
instead OF cast iron. Each box to have eight
81 corner braces four and one-half (41z) inches
each way, securely screwed Lids TO have four
% screws lightly fastened.
Also three hundred and sixty-five (365) boxes
OF the following size: Fifteen (l5) inches wide,
fifteen Q5) inches high and two (2) feet nine
90 inches long, outside measurements Lids to
be framed paBeied, glued. and wedged Boxes
to be made OF first quality "A thickness. white
pine. thoroughly seasoned and kiln dried, free
from all defects such sap, shakes, knots, etc.
To be fingered at corners and well glued To
have two (2) eight (s) inch chest hinges and
chest lock No. 40 Of the Eagle Catalogue.
(1hree (3) inch iron square selvcdge solid square
box screwed. two % secure levers double link
and fine hat bow key). Handles to be same
style and size those on sample box, but OF
maleabe iron instead Of cast iron. Each box
to have eight (s) corner braces four and one
half (4l5) inches each way securely screwed
Lids to have four (i) screws lightly fastened
Also three hundred and sixty five boxes OF the
following size: Thirteen G3) inches wide. nine
and one-half {91z) inches high, two ~ feet long,
outside measurements Boxes to be made OF
first quality A white pine, thoroughly seasoned
and kiln dried free from all defects such as sap,
shakes knots etc. Lids to have one CD inch
and two and one-quarter (2A) inches batten
screwed on top Lids to have two (2) six 90
inch chest hinges. also provided with malleable
chest handles. but no lock Lids to have four
(4) screws, lightly fastened
The above described boxes to be completed by
the fifteenth Q5th) day OF September 1901. de-
livered, and stored in the box house. at the cor
ner of Third and Streets southwest, and in
spccted by competent person 10 be appointed
by the Clerk.
The right to reject any or all bids is hereby
reserved the bids TO be endorsed Proposals for
Packing Boxes" Samples of the boxes can be
seen any further Interruption had, by calling
at the Office OF the Chief Clerk Of the House oil
Representatives. A MCDOWELL, CLERK, House
Of Representatives U. S.
sTATIONERY-UNITED STATES HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, -Clerhs Office, House Of
Representatives L. s, Washington, d. G., May
IS. l9Ol.-Sealed proposals viii be received az
this office until TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ, JULY
;, 1901. for furnishing stationery for the House
Of Representatives during the fiscal year endin;
June 80 1902. Blank iorm5 OF proposals, blank
bonds, and necessary information VIII be fur
nished application to the Stationery Clerk.
The Clerk reserves the right to waive defects and
reject any or all bids or parts OF bids. Proposals
should be addressed TO the Clerk of the House
OF Representatives, and indorsed proposals ior
Stationery" Proposals and specimens must bc
delivered at the office OF the Clerk OF the House
free Of charge. A. MCDOWELL. Clerk L. 5. House
of Representatives.
PROPOSALS FOR FUEL-CLERK'S OFFICE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I. S.. Wash
ngton, D. c.. May Is, 1901. Sealed proposals
Will be received at this office until TNELE r
O'CLOCK NJ, MONDAY July l, 1901, for the
delivery Of two thousand (2.OOO) tons, more or
e,s. OF the best white ash furnace coal (screen-
ed; also fifty (50) tons, more or less, best
ahitc ash stove coal tscreened); also one hun
drsd and fifty (lj0) cords more or less, best
spruce pine, and one hundred and nifty ll5ol
cords less, of the best OAK WOOD a.
may be needed at the House OF Representative
during the fiscal year ending June 80. lBJz, sa4u
wood and coal 10 be delivered and stored III thf
vaults Of the south wing Oi the Capitol at suen
tines and in such quantities rs may be ordered
The coal must weigh 2,2i0 pounds to the ton
| aud the oak weed must be cut in three ~
| pieces The wa0d must measure Us cubic ie'i
20 tie cord. The right 10 reweigh The coal at
| the capitol aud the right 10 reject any ana az
| bids Is reserved. The bids to be lndorsed
| Proposals for Coal anu Wood, and a1lressei
70 4 Mcdowell Clerk of the House ot Repre-
tcntativcs United STATES. A McDoN Eli, tieis
House OF Representatives, L. 5.