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SIX CAPTURED IN RAID.
Made on Complaint of Edward Geary
 Who Says He Was Robbed of s1OO.

Made on Complaint of Edward Geary
 Who Says He Was Robbed of S1OO.
 Acting on complaint of Edward Geary, who claimed that he had been robbed of $1OO, raid was made on a house of ill-fame at 10 Prindle alley late yesterday afternoon by Detective Sergeant Dennehy and Detective Col well. Ttlree women and two men, to- gether with Geay, were arrested as frequenters of the place, and the addi- tional charge of theft was placed against the two women. Those arrest ed were Hazel Trovoy, Josie Russo, Lillian Rose, Luigi Florio and Frances co Catalano.
 Besides the $l00 which Geary claims to have lost, he had on his person over s2O0 worth of jewelry. On Florio. who poses as the husband of the Trovoy woman, was found $21750. Charles and Mary Ross, the owners of the prop erty, were arrested also.
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f. $. DUMPS WILL.
Ills Mother and Wife the Chief Bene-
 flciaries.

New York, Feb. 1.-The will of the late Elmer S. Dundy, the theatrical man, was filed for probate here to-day. The greater part of his estate is left to his mother, Mary H. Dundy Mary Dundy, the widow, is bequeathed $5O, 900 worth of the bonds of Luna park in full of claims of every kind and nature, including dover and right of dover 7 His mother receives the entire residu- ary estate.
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Lease of Coal Lands.

Washington, Feb. 1.-Representative Lacey. of Iowa, chairman of the house committee on public lands, and Repre- sentative Martin, of that committee, to- day conferred with the president con corning proposed legislation for the regulation of coal lands. President Roosevelt reiterated nis opinion that all coal lands should be withdrawn from entry and leased under a royalty system.
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LETTER FROM RoosEVELr.
Deeply Appreciates Election to Royal
 Geographical Society.


 London, Feb 11.--At meeting of the Royal Geographical society tonight, at which Captain Amundsen, the Norwe- gian explorer, gave interesting details of his expedition in search of the North Magnetic Pole and through the north- west passage, Sir George Goldie, presi- dent of the society, read a letter from President Roosevelt, who recently was elected an honorary member. This is a distinction held only by nine other persons, such as Emperor William, King George of Greece, King Leopold of Belgium and other crown heads. MT. Roosevelt said in his letter.
 T very deeply appreciate the compli- ment conferred upon me by election to honorary membership in your great and distinguished soeiety-a society stand ing prominent among all organizations of it's kind throughout the world. I thank you for myself and 1 thank you Fin behalf of the great English-speaking republic of the western hemisphere for this compliment conferred upon it's president"
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DESTRUCTION OF STAMPS.
Former New York state Comptroller
 Makes Statement.

New York, Feb. 11.-William c. Will son, who was state comptroller in the latter part of 1906, issued statement to-day concerning the destruction of the stock transfer stamps which was criticized by Comptroller Glynn last night, Mr Wilson said that the meth cd of destroying the stamps, which was criticized by MT. Glynn, was left en- tirely to the printers, Quayle X Son of Albany, and that the entire responsibil- ity of the manufacture and delivery of the stamps rested with the printers.
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NEWSPAPERS NoTIEIED

Must Not Publish Hare Details of the
 Thaw Trial.
 New York, Feb. 11.-United States District Attorney stimson, of this city. to-day served notice upon tSne pub fishers of all the principal newspapers of this city that he intends to bring be- fore the United States grand jury for criminal prosecution all violations of the federal laws against the circulation of obscene matter in reporting the Thaw trial.
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SAYINGS BAAK DEPOSITS.
Increase of ss1 ,272 ,s2o in Massachusetts
 Institutions.

Boston, Feb. 1.-The first annual re- rort of Bank Commissioner Pierre Jay, submitted to the legislature to-day, shows that the deposits of savings bands increased $31,272,S29 during the year. The average deposit was the smallest and the average withdra wal the largest in five years, but the total number of deposits showed "a large in crease. resulting in a large total gain.
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cALIFoRNIA WITHOUT CHANGE

From Washington via Washington SunGet route, in personally conducted excursion sleeping cars. Berth SS5O; also best equipment in high class standard service. Office Southern Rail- way, 22S Washington street, Southern Pacit1v, TO washington street, Boston.
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To stnx in wnllinrford.

Wallingford, Feb 11.--As a result of meeting here to-day between the franchise committee of the state roller polo league and friends of the game in this place it was decided that the fran chise would remain in Wallingford, as six business men came forward and agreed to furnish cash bond of $500.
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Expresses American Sympathy.

Paris, Feb 11.-Captain John c. Ere mont, the American naval attache here, to-day confirmed the official sympathy of the United States navy to Marine Minister Thomson on the accident to the torpedo boat on February 8, by which nine men lost their lives and several sustained injuries.
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M,oLELLA6 WILL APPEAL.
Not Satisfied With Justice Leyentritts
 Decision,

New York, Feb. 11.-Counsel for Mayor Mcclellan in the matter of the recount of the ballots cast at the last municipal election has filed notice in the county clerks office that he will appeal from the decision of Justice T4eventritt denying his motion to set aside, as unlawful and unauthorized, the service of the summons and com- plaint in the quo warranto proceedings, brought in the name of the state, for a recount of the ballots.
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One Life Lost in Hotel Fire.

Boston, Feb. 11.-One person was killed, two others somewhat overcome by smoke and the lines of 150 placed in jeopardy by a small but stubborn fire in the WaverleY house, a large family hotel in City Square, Charlestown, to- night.
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France Hns No Confirmation.

Paris, Feb. 11.-~The foreign office has no confirmation of the report circulated in the French press that Germans have secured concessions for the right of way of a railroad from Tangier to I,e- rache, Morocco, in contravention of the terms of the Algeciras convention.
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NECESSARY INVESTIGATION.
Inquiry Into Giving of Large Sums of
 Money This Year.

inquiry tnto UIVlng or Large sums .Ok
 Money This Year.
 New York, Feb. 11.--At large din- ner given tonight at the Waldorf As toria hotel under the auspices of the Laymen's Missionary movement, ex- Mayor Low disclosed the very interest ing purpose of that organization. In view, he said, of the vast amount of money contributed every year in the United States for foreign missions, the ultimate object of which he has often challenged, a large number of int1uen- tial laymen representing all of the leading Protestant denominations have determined to make thorough and ex- haustive and critical investigation of the subject.
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Nicaraguan Minister to Marry Amcri-
 can Girl.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The marriage of Mir. Luis Corea. the Nicaraguan minister, to Miss India Bell Vedder Fleming of this city, will occur. at the home of the brides parents, Colonel and Mrs. Robert l. Fleming, Welnes- day, February 27, at noon.
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Two New Fire Roxes.

Two new fire alarm boxes were put into commission yesterday. Box 562 is located at the corner of Livingston and Cold Spring streets, and box 433 at the corner of Grand avenue and Wallace street
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Mayors Willing to Sign.

Paris, Feb. 1.-The Univers, Catho- lie organ, says the reports received by Cardinal Richard, archbishop of Paris. show that more than half the mayors of France are willing to sign the model contract for the lease of the churches as proposed by the episcopare.
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To Investigate Loss of Evidence.

Albany, Feb. 11,-Tt was announced tonight that the John Doe proceedings to investigate the loss of the evidence in the Ice case will be brought by the attorney general before Police Magis- trate John J, Brady on Wednesday.
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Britisher Wins.

London, Feb. 11-In a twenty round boxing contest for the lightweight championship of England and purse of S1,500 at the National Sporting club tonight, Jack Goldswain of London, knocked out Pat Daley, an American, in the fifth round.
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Not for CIncInnntI.

Cincinnati, Feb. 11.-After listening to fierce denunciation of the grand opera ''Salorne," the Evangelical alliance of this city to-day passed a resolution to take steps to prevent it's presentation in Cincinnati by the Conreid Grand Opera company of New York.
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INTERNAL MACHINE FOR WHITE
One Found in the Chimney of His
 Home.

London, Feb, 12.-A special dispatch received here from St. Petersburg says an internal machine was discovered &C., cidentally last night in a chimney of the home occupied by Count Witte, the 6ormer premier The machine was timed to explode after the family had retired for the night.
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MeIlodx Mins Again.

Valley Falls, R. l., Feb. 11.-William (''Honey') Melody of Boston, welter- weight hampton of the world, tonight for the second time within year prov- ed his superiority over Willie Lewis of New York. Lewis seconds threw up the sponge in the fourth round.
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Another Sharp One Felt at KingS-
 ton.
 Kingston Jamaica, Feb. 11.--A sharp earthquake shock was felt here early this morning, It did no damage.
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Baker and Children Destroyed

Allentown, Pa, Feb, 11.-Edwin w. Reidnauer, a baker and his four chil- dren were burned to death tonight in she fire which destroyed their home.
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Leon sernolIet pead.

Paris. Sept. 11.-Leon Serpollet, the we'll known French automobilist, died here to-day of cancer of the liver.
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Violation of Liouor Law,

Edward Monahan, of 1S5 Union ave- nue, was arrested last night for viola tion of the Sunday liquor law.
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Pole.

Bridgeport, Feb. 11.-Brfdgeport won a fast and very rough polo game from New Britain tonight, 3 to g.
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PART OF VIRGINIA SHAKEN
An Earthquake of Considerable Vio-
 fence ls Felt.

fence Is Felt.
 Charlottesville, Va, Feb 11.-An earthquake of considerable violence was felt throughout this section at S;2S o'clock this morning. In Charlottesville dishes were rattled at the breakfast ta- bles. The shock was recorded at the University of Virginia by Frederick W. Reed, assistant to Professor Ormond- stone, director of the Leander Nc Cor mick observatory. The tremor lasted twenty seconds.
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EARTHOUAKE SHOCK.

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WASHINGTON, D.. c.. MARCH rs. 1907
Sealed proposals Will be received by the Washing
ton Gas Light i Company at Its once No 4ls 10th
April. 1907. at y o'clock noon. for the following
beginning April IL. 1907, and ending April l. 1905
$4,000 gross tons Of best A-inch screened gas
coal. TO be delivered I. b. alongside wharf At
28th and streets. this city, as required by the
company.
For East Station Gas Works during the year
named above: 10000 gross OF best y inch
screened gas coal to be delivered (. o. b. cars on
this city. In such quantities needed
ANTHRACITE BROKEN COAL.
1000 gross tons Of anthracite broken coal, to be
delivered needed. I. b.. alongside wharf at
26th and streets, this city; also
5000 tons of anthracite broken coal. to be deiiv
cred as needed ON our tracks T. O. b. at East
Station 18th and NJ streets southeast, this city.
All Of the above named Goals to be gross tonnage
OF 2 30 lbs.
Contractors for any Of the Goals enumerated
above will be required to give ample security to
the gas company for q faithful fulhlIment Of
contract.
The Gas Company reserves the right to reject
any or all bids
All proposals shall be sealed and addressed to
the Washington Gas Light Company, and marked
Proposals for Coal"
WASHINGTON GAS LIGHT COMPANY.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals addressed to the Chief Engineer
Of the Maryland Geological Survey Commission
Baltimore. MARYLAND, Endorsed Proposals fer I'm.
proving the Public Highway Between Beltsville
and College. known the Baltimore Washington
Road. Section 8. South" will be received up to IL
o'clock noon, April 10. 1907. when they viii be
publicly opened and read
All proposals must be made on the regular
forms. 10 be obtained through the Office of the com
mission In Baltimore. Bids otherwise made out
will not be considered.
The work TO be done includes the grading and
matchmaking Of about 3A miles Of road accord
ing to the plans and specification on file at the Of
fee Of the commission.
All proposals must be accompanied by a certified
check for five hundred dollars ($5OO) payabIe to
the Maryland Geological Survey Commission which
will be returned unless the successful bidder fails
TO execute contract in which case. his check will
become the property OF the state
A bond with an incorporated surety company in
q sum not less than the amount of the contract
will be required
The commission reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
BY order Of the commission.
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FOR sALE-THE BEST BARGAIN IN MOUNT
PLEASANT.
5000 will buy a splendid home 18th St.
just north of Park road whitney ave): two
stories and large attic; four large rooms each
floor; cellar under entire house: modern plumb
ing; beautiful mantels lot % feet WIDE 100
feet Deep This splendid home Is owned by an
out-of-town party who is anxious to make a
quick sale. Can interest you in this bargain I
STONE s. FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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FOR SALE-$4, $50 EACH.
The eh eapest and best-I

FOR SALE-$4, $50 EACH.
The cheapest and best located houses In the
northwest a lettered street south of ST..
built few years ago to sell for $1,000. An
out of-town trust company wishes US to make a
quick sale Of these two houses, putting the price
down. Three stories; ten rooms; cellar; furnace
heat. Spectators should take these houses
with a. view of selling them at an advance; In
vestors should be interested in order to get a
good income: home buyers should be interested,
as we offer three-story houses for less money
than they would pay for ordinary two story
house. Apply at once.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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PROPOSALS FOR PACKING BoxEs.-CLERK's
Vmss House of United States
sails win be received by Clerk Of the House OF
Representatives until Saturday. March 30. 1907 at
-Four hundred 1900 of the following size: Eighteen
slS9 inches wide, seventeen 90 inches high and
ments lids to he plowed on end SIC by IL inches
and an oak strip to be well glued in: also the CEN
OAK strip to be placed therein glued aud fastened
with screws. to prevent warping splitting: boxes
oughy seasoned and kiln-dried. free from all de-
fests such as sap. shakes knots; &C.: and to be
hinges and chest lock 10 40 Il the ' Ene eIn
losue three 90 inch iron square selredge solid
link; and fine fiat bow key: handles to be of NAL
Liable iron same size and style as those sam
screwed screwed lids to have four a. screws lightly
Boxes q the following size: Fifteen ti51 inches
nine 90 inches long, outside measurements; lids
to be powed on end $40 by ~ inches. and oak
to 'se am esk LID
to be Placed therein glued and fastened with
made OF nrst quality - thickness white pine. thor
oughy seasoned and ln-dried. free from all de-
40 Of the Eagle Catalogue tthree CD inch iron
secure levers double link. and nne hat bow "" Key;
handles to be of malleable iron, same size and
eight (S) corner braces four and one half (41s)
Inches each way securely screwed: lids to have
four a. screws, lightly fastened: galvani.ed
four hundred 400 Boxes Of the following size
Inches high. two (2) feet long. outside measure
ments boxes to be made of first quality A. white
pine thoroughly seasoned and kiln dried free from
all defects, such AZ sap, shakes. knots. &c; to be
fingered or dovetailed at corners and well glued;
lids to have two (2) one o. inch by two and one
quarter (2A) inch battens screwed top; lids to
have two (2) six (6) inch chest hinges also pro-
vided with malleable chest handles. but no locks:
lids to have four "a screws. lightly fastened The
above described boxes to be completed by the first
day Of August. 1907, delivered and stored in the
box house, at the corner Of Third and h streets
southwest. and inspected by a competent person to
be appointed by the clerk. The clerk to have the
right to increase the number Of boxes of each size
and kind ten per cent or less during the fiscal
year at contract price. The right reject any and
all bids is hereby reserved Each bid must be &C.
companed by certified check In the sum Of i've
hundred dollars ($5O0), drawn to the order Of A.
Mcdowell. Clerk OF the House Of Representa- tiyes
a guarantee Of good faith. The bids to be in
dorsed Proposals for Packing Boxes" Samp!e of
the boxes may be seen Or any further informa ton
had by calling at the Office OF the Chief Clerk of
the House OF Representatives. A Surety Company
bond in the sum of one thousand dollars Isl O6O)
will be required for the faithful performance Of the
contract A. MCDOWELL. Clerk House of Repre-
sentatiVes, united States. mh6
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FOR RENT-BY JAMES r. SHEA.
CAB Louisiana W.
III Md. ave. ne. lar. 3D., steam heat 90
ITO 18th st. NV. rooms. tiled b., fur. 40. 90
1880 ct. NV. IL rooms, bath. TOO
913 18th ne, sto. dws Or, b. .h-w. heat. 81. SO
651 I'd st. me-, rooms, bath. ......... 1880
1910 18th st. NV, furd fiat. 4r.. d.. 5000
705 Sth Sc. fiat. rooms. b. heat. 2I.30
1871 N. C. ave. 6r, tiled b., furnace. Is. 40
1867 n. e. ave. ne, Or. tiled b.. furnace % 10
1414 Fla. NV, rooms. bath. 49,. 300
1243 G st. ne, 6r b.. furnace. ......... $50
3l6 18th st. ne, hat., or, b., furnace. q so
1885 \. Z. ave. n-e Or, tiled b.. fur..... % 40
3l6 18th ST. n.e fiat. 81, b.. furnace. 49,. 81 so
1912 Sd ST. s.w., rooms. bath. ......... 22.50
:I2l 1871 st. s.w.. rooms. bath. ~. 30
80 18th st. s.e.. I rooms, bath. ......... 20. 90
327 18th st. NV. rooms I'd 1oor.. -. 10. 90
$40 Morris st. n.e fat. rooms, bath. 1880
1850 Emerson ST. n.e q rooms. la 1880
73i Morton ST. NV, rooms, CELLAR. Is. 10
1916 9Th ST. s.w, fat, rooms bath. 1900
1893 Rrightwood NV, fat 5r bath. 1850
GAS Newton st. NV, fat, rooms, bat tn. l6. 40
GIT I'd ST. ne, rooms. bath. .......... IL so
CAS- Florence st. ne. rooms. bath. cellar I550
1874 Sd st. s.w. store and dwelling. 1900
1917 n. J. ave. Sc. rooms. ............. 10 40
335 knox's ct. s.w., rooms. commence. 800
1901 l. st. NV, 4 rooms, I'd floor 1000
CAT Louisiana NV, entire 4th do0r. 1000
6O2 II st. ne. rooms Observation-Disclosures. 500
1876 Cnlnane ct. s.w.. rooms. G40
Rear 94G 9Gth st. NV. stable ............ 500
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FOR RENT-NO 1855 NORTH CAROLINA AVE
near Lincoln Park; rooms and tiled bath:
brick dwelling. cellar furnace heat; rent SO. 10
per MONTH JAMES +. SHEA. 643 La. NV.
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FOR SALE-ONLY -. 800.

FOR SALE-oNLY $4,000.
THIS LOVELY CORNER
Southern and eastern exposure; two stor-
les. cellar: tiled BATH furnace heat; porches
on two sides; lot about 3sx7O. Don't over
look the fact that this Is northwest
ner west of the B. and o. railroad. Sec
tion built up of attractive new houses.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX. 1912 NEW YORK AVE
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THE fvEN1Na STAR,
FOR RENr-HoUsEs
UNEURNISHED.

FOR RENT
1919 NV.
central location: 8 rooms and bath: good
back yard and porch: very low rent to desirable
parties. See about this.
MOORE & HILL. INC, 1888 G NV
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FOR RENT-BY WESCOTT & WILCOX,
1907 PenDa ave

fOh RENI-B1 WESCOTT & WILCOX,
1907 Pema ave-
1902 vt 12r. 3b $50. 50 24O2 Va av. Or b. 80
BIG G, DIT. D.. 80 Is 24lG " 5r w.. .l2b0
11o6 L. l0r b. ami SIS 80 213O Stevens Ar W. 10. SO
30i3 T.. Or. b. ami. 81. so 1927 Denning Or w. II 90
2l39 Re ay. Tor. b IS 70 II W Alex TT 4r w TO- 50
1929 22d. LII, bami. 40 90 APARTMENTS.
6l5 18th, Or b. ami. 40 80 1406 II. 2f Or b. 90
BIO I'D. 10r b. 33 20 1406 ii, 81. 5r. b. 90
223 Pa av, 10r b. G5 The Jouy Of. 5r. b bit 80 50
1904 II. dw b. lat IS 90 The Iouy Ar h. bit 80 50
BOT I'D. ST. b. Gel. 80 OF 1910 r. 2h 5r b.. .25 50
5000 o. Tor. b. Gel. 80. 60 THE CARLISLE 1918 N.
Iakonia Or, b: =. 30 90 non housekeeping
1907 8. 6r b. lat. go rooms. bath. .16. 50
2lW Sr, b, lat. p so rooms. bath. .15. so
lOr2 10Th. Or. b. .50I S014h r. If 5r. %. so
33 \, Ir, b. lat. 26 90 e01Sts R. Or. bheat % so
10 \, Or b. 25 60 3040 Il. Or. b. heat 20. so
ZOc3 r. IT. b. .25.30 3044 r, Or, b. heat 20. 50
1913 Wallach, Or. 80 $50 10th ID Ar b. Is so
1925 Both. Or. b. .22.6O STORES
1917 9Th Or b, lat % so 1928 IA av sto eel So 90
Zii4 + Or, d.. 20 30 1904 H. 2r. W, g.. 800
446 Ir, b. .. 20 80 POO NJ. store, eel. 20. so
ioli Zbth Or, b. 20aO 1904 Fl. Dr. W, e.. 600
4l6 Elm, CIR b. .20.JO OFFICE ROOMS
ll4S 2lst Ir. ..lS sol 49, 4SG La nv heated
243l l. Or, W, <. 1850 rms. s. $40 sl2 80 500
2317 !. Or, l550l STABIES
so 81 ZUth or: W DO Oh eth IS c.r.wg 20. 90
go t.ospect or"i ao0 5l2 2lst rear. 300
For full list OF small houses and Oats apply At
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40 fth liz. II. u. <o."
The Nansemond.
ODD and N SITS. NV.
lat No 4, Ar. b. :. 81 80
Flat No Z. Ar. b. :. 81 so
No AZ. Montgomery. Ar,
b. 4th n. .2I 80
1928 18th NV. 4r. b.2J.00
a27 r l av NV. 3r. b. -. 0O
IT'S.
BOG Fla av NV, Or. b.. 81. so
7S1 Col rd. Ar. b. 10 50
3003-17 Sherm n. 4r, bio. 80
AND STURES.
22d and N nw......25 50
Storage room rear of
2l7 10th Sc. per mo.5. 90
e., per month. -. 500
& LUCHS.
st. NV.
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POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON,
d. G.. March IL. 19O7.-Sealed proposals will be
received at the ONCE Of the Purchasing Agent Of
this department until o'clock pm. Monday, April
2. 1907. for furnishing miscellaneous stationery
supplies. wrapping paper. typewrters. computing
numbering machines. seals. copying presses furni-
ture. carpets baskets. boxes. dry goods. Irvine.
trical supplies. paints, oils. chemicals, lumber,
fuel, Ice. forage; household supplies, etc. they
may be ordered by the Post Office Department and
Postal Service during the fiscal year the four
years beginning July 1: 1907. as the contracts may
be awarded. Blanks for proposals. with specifca-
lions and instructions to bidders, will be ready for
distribution on or about March o. 1907. and will
Agent for the Post Office Department. Washington,
ID. c: G. v. l.. MEYER, Postmaster General
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