Laurel, Miss.-The stockholders of the People's Bank have awarded the contract for the erection of their new $15,000 pressed brick and stone bank building to O. P. Pool, of Meridian. Lockhaven, Pa.- Wilson Kistler has donated to the Hospital Association a plot of land, 280' x 641', for a site on which to erect a new hospital building. Loomis, N. Y.- Frank Cotter, of Liberty, was awarded contract for the erection of the administration building for the Loomis sanitarium. The structure will cost about $70,000. Louisville, Ky.-Funds are being raised for the erection of a wing to the Norton Memorial Infirmary, t cost about $50,000. William A. Robinson, chairman.

Luverne, Minn. - The Luverne Hotel Co. has been incorporated, with a capital of $25,000, to erect a three-story brick or stone hotel. Incorporators: S. B. Nelson, F. C. Mahoney, and others, all of this place.

Lynchburg, Va.- The Lynchburg National Bank has decided to erect a four-story pressed brick, sandstone and terra-cotta bank and office building, on the site of its present structure; cost, about $30,000.

Marshall, Mo.-The Board of Managers of the Colony for Feeble Minded has accepted the plans submitted by Miss Mary L. Hale, architect, Columbla, for the three cottages and temporary adminis tration building to be built here, for which $30,000 was appropriated by the last legislature. Marshalltown, Ia. -Contract for the erection of the new buildings to be built at the Marshalltown Soldiers' Home was awarded to John F. Atkinson, at $24,000. Henry F. Liebbe, architect, Des Moines. Mineola, L. I., N. Y.-The plans of Wm. B. Tubly & Bro., of New York City, have been accepted for a jail to be erected in the rear of new court-house. Missoula, Mont. It is reported that the Northern Pacific R. R. Co. will erect a depot here. C. Russell, Div. Supt.

Natchez, Miss. - Spier & Rohns, Chamber of Commerce Building, Detroit, Mich., are reported to be preparing plans for remodelling the church of the First Presbyterian Society, at a cost of $20,000. New Albany, Ind. - The Sisters of Mercy will build a three-story addition to their hospital. New Castle, Pa. - Architect W. G. Eckles has let the contract for the new fireproof 7th Ward schoolbuilding to G. A. Love; cost, $30,000. New Ulm, Minn.- H. C. Gerlach, of Mankato, is preparing plans for two brick additions for the St. Alexander Hospital; cost, about $40,000. New York, N. Y.-The proposed new building at the Navy Yard to cost $70,000 will be erected by the government employès. It will be a fireproof structure, 60 x 300', and three stories high.

Contract was awarded by the Board of Education for work in public schools as follows: For erecting new school No. 184, on 116th and 117th Sts., between 5th and Lenox Aves., to Harry McNally, at $297.500.

John T. Williams, Jr., 27 William St., is preparing plans for a twelve-story fireproof store and loft building to be erected at 114-118 Liberty St., by John T. Williams.

A. M. Napier, 25 W. 26th St., is preparing plans for a large brick and stone factory to be erected on 12th and 13th Sts., by John Jacob Astor, 23 W. 23d St. George A. Heisler, 217 W. 125th St., will build an eight-story brick and stone steel frame store and loft building, 37' 6" front on E. 17th St., No. 5, ex

Baillie, Y. M. C. A. Building, for the $25,000 threestory brick addition to be built to the Home of the Good Shepherd.

Philadelphia, Pa. - Plans are being drawn by Frank R. Watson, 1208 Chestnut St., for the threestory stone and brick addition to be built to the Old Ladies' Home at Wissinoming.

The plans prepared by Architect Herman Miller for the new bank building to be erected on the southeast corner of Broad and South Sts., for the Southwestern National Bank, have been approved and accepted. The bank will be a two-story structure, designed in the Greek style. It will be built of Long Meadow stone, Pompeiian brick, terra-cotta trimmings and cornice, with polished granite columns in the main portal. The president's room, cashier's room, burglar-proof vaults and banking department will be on the first floor. The second floor, rear, will be used as a directors' room.

In a competition for the new parochial school for St. Elizabeth Catholic Church the committee has selected the plans of Henry D. Dagit. It is to be built at the northeast corner of 23d St. and Montgomery Ave. The structure will be three and two stories high, with a frontage along 23d St. of 180 feet, and 65 feet deep. It will be constructed of Port Deposit stone and trimmed with Indiana limestone. The building will contain 21 class-rooms, have all improvements, and will be partly fireproof. The cost is estimated at $60,000. In the basement will be a large assembly hall, 130 feet long and 55 feet wide. The main entrance will be upon Montgomery Ave.

C. O'Neill, Jr., 1305 Alter St., has received the contract for erecting a school in the 31st Ward, at $74,919. Pittsburgh, Pa.-J. A. Miller has completed draw. ings for a $10,000 three-story brick apartment building, to be erected at Brushton Ave. and Tioga St., East End, for F. Bruckman.

E. M. Butz & Co., Park Building, have completed plans for 2 three-story brick and stone apartmenthouses, each 50' x 120', to be erected at Euclid Ave. and Hays St., and Euclid Ave. and Black St., for Dr. J. R. Morrow; cost, $50,000.

The People's Savings Bank will erect a twelve story fireproof building on 4th Ave. and Wood St. It is reported that a $100,000 annex is to be erected to the West Pennsylvania Hospital. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.-The plans of W. J. Beardsley have been accepted for a $17,000 addition to the high school.

Pullman, Ill. - Executors of the will of Geo. M. Pullman have turned over to the Board of Directors of the Pullman Free School of Manual Training $1,200,000, the amount decreed for the establishment and endowment of such institution. Red Bank, N. J.-The Board of Education have accepted plans for a $50,000 three-story brick and stone high school to be erected on Branch Ave. Reading, Pa.-Plans have been prepared for a $12,000 school, to be built at Elm and Madison Aves. Mr. Roland, secy.

Wm. A. Fink has prepared plans for a four-story stone hotel on 18th St. for a sanitarium; owner, W. A. Wheatman; cost, $22,000.

St. Peter's Catholic Society, at S. 5th St., is stated to have accepted the plans of Wm. Walsh, of Philadelphia, for remodelling the church, at a cost of $37,700.

Richmond, Va.-Contracts will be let about August

15 for the construction of Charlotte Williams Hospital. Estimated cost, $100,000. Architect, Percy Griffin, 7 Hanover St., New York City. Owners, J. L. Williams, Dr. Geo. Ben. Johnson and others. Salina, Kan.-The trustees of the Kansas Wesleyan

BUILDING INTELLIGENCE. (Advance Rumors Continued.) University will erect a new dormitory for girls, to cost about $10,000.

Saratoga, N. Y.-The Saratoga Y. M. C. A. has purchased the Levenson Hotel on Broadway, which they will remodel, converting it into an association building. About $50,000 will be expended. Savannah, Ga.-The Masonic Temple Association has purchased a site on the corner of Bull and Charlton Sts., on which they will erect a new temple.

Scranton, Pa.-John A. Duckworth, 41 Coal Exchange, has prepared plans for a $150,000 brick and stone structure to be known as the Mt. St. Mary's Academy, and built at Green Ridge, for the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart; cost, $150,000. Streator, Ill. The contract for erecting the U. S. Post-office building has been awarded to M. Yeager & Son, of Danville, for $23,288.

Taylor, Tex. The city contemplates erecting a city-hall. Oscar Frink, city clerk. Trenton, N. J.-A new court-house and jail will be built for Mercer County.

Wayne, Pa. - David K. Boyd, Harrison Building, Philadelphia, has completed plans for a ten-room brick school.

Waltham, Mass.- It is proposed to erect a $30,000 school on Chestnut St.

Walton, N. Y.-It is reported that the Ottawa & New York Railway Co. will erect a new $40,000 brick and stone depot at this place. Henry W. Gays, president and general manager, Ottawa, Ont. Washington, D. C.-The contract for building an eight-room school on 15th St. has been awarded to D. F. Mockabee for $28,731.

Whitinsville, Mass.-Cutting & Carlton, of Worcester, have prepared plans for a $13,000 business block to be erected by J. H. Johnston.

Winona, Minn. -Nimmons & Fellows, 1733 Marquette Building, Chicago, Ill., have completed plans for a $12,000 residence for S. L. Prentiss to be built here.

APARTMENT-HOUSES.

Chicago, Ill.-Sixty-second St. and Kimbark Ave., three-st'y st. & bk. flats, 35' x 80', comp. roof, steam; $25,000; o., Archie Hood; a., Huehl & Schmidt, 59 Metropolitan Block.

Kansas City, Mo.- Broadway, Nos. 1208-10, fourst'y & base. bk. flats, 46' x 93'; $45,000; o., Mrs. Fannie Cravens; a., S. R. Frink; day work.

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Brooklyn, N. Y.-Eighteenth Ave. and Ocean Parkway, three-st'y bk. school; $120,000; o., Board of Education; a., C. B. J. Snyder, 59th St. & Park Ave., New York City.

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Treasury Department, Office Supervising Architect, Washington, D. C., July 28th, 1900 Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 2 o'clock P. M. on the 20th day of Aug., 1900, and then opened, for repair and enlargement electric wiring and lighting system, in the U. S. Post-office and Sub-treasury building, Boston, Mass., in accordance with the drawing and specification, copies of which may be had at the discretion of the Supervising Architect on application at this office, or at the office of the Custodian at Boston, Mass. JAMES KNOX TAYLOR, Supervising Architect.

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Treasury Department, Office Supervising Architect, Washington, D. C., July 30th, 1900. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 2 o'clock P. M., on the 20th day of August, 1900, and then opened, for the renewal of the roof-covering, flashings, etc., on the U. S. Post-office and Sub-treasury building, Boston, Massachusetts, in accordance with the specification, copies of which may be had at this office or the office of the Custodian, Boston, Mass., at the discretion of the Supervising Architect. JAMES KNOX TAYLOR, Supervising Architect.

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Washington, D. C., July 31, 1900. Sealed proposals Treasury Department, Office Supervising Architect, will be received at this office until 2 o'clock P. M. on the 30th day of August, 1900, and then opened, for extension and modification of steam heating and ventilating apparatus for the U. S. Court-house and Post-office building at Topeka, Kansas, in accordance with drawings and specification, which will be furnished at the discretion of the Supervising Architect on application at this office, or at the office of the Superintendent at Topeka, Kansas. JAMES KNOX TAYLOR, Supervising Architect. 1285

Treasury Department, Office Supervising Architect, Washington, D. C., July 25, 1900. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 2 o'clock P. M. on the 22d day of August, 1900, and then opened, for the construction of an isolation ward and mortuary at the U. S. Marine Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, in accordance with drawings and specification, copies of which may be had at the discretion of the Supervising Architect, by applying to this office or to the Custodian of the building. JAMES KNOX TAYLOR, 1285 Supervising Architect.

Treasury Department, Office Supervising Architect, Washington, D. C., July 28, 1900. Sealed proposals will be received at this office until 2 o'clock P. M. on the 10th day of September, 1900, and then opened, for the construction (except heating apparatus, electric wiring and conduits) of the U. S. Post-office at Stockton, California, in accordance with the drawings and specification, copies of which may be had at this office or the office of the Postmaster at Stockton, California, at the discretion of the Supervising Ar. chitect. JAMES KNOX TAYLOR, Supervising Architect. 1285

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