of asphaltum or mastic. The old wooden benches should also be removed and replaced with slate slabs on iron frames, and new heatingpipes should be introduced, replacing those now in the building, which are not only old and thin in places, but are also of insufficient heating capacity. The importance of an appropriation being made for the above work cannot be overestimated, and I trust the amount asked for will be provided. In connection with the foregoing, attention is invited to the special estimate for the same work which was submitted to the Chief of Engineers on March 31, 1884, but upon which no action was taken by Congress. For replanking the roadway and footwalks and repainting the ironwork of Anacostia Bridge... It is estimated that 125,000 feet, board measure, of timber will be required for replanking, at $34 per thousand feet.... Ten kegs of 6-inch and 10 kegs of 4-inch spikes will be required in putting down the same, at $2.50 per keg. It is estimated that the labor required in removing the worn out material from roadway and footwalks and replacing the same with the new material will cost.. It is estimated that the cost of repainting the iron-work of the bridge will be, for purchase of material and for labor required in the work.... $4,250 Financial statement for fiscal year ending June 30, 1884. 50 600 600 $5,500 5,500 In conclusion, I desire to record my appreciation of the ability and fidelity with which Mr. E. F. Concklin and Mr. James Balloch, of my office, and Mr. George H. Brown, the public gardener, have performed the duties intrusted to their charge. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Á. F. ROCKWELL, Colonel, U. S. Army, in charge. Brig. Gen. JOHN NEWTON, Chief of Engineers, U. S. A. APPENDIX U U. ISSUE OF PUBLISHED CHARTS OF THE NORTHERN AND NORTHWESTERN LAKES. ANNUAL REPORT OF LIEUTENANT-COLONEL 0. M. POE, CORPS OF ENGINEERS, BVT. BRIG. GEN., U. S. A., FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1884. UNITED STATES ENGINEER OFFICE, Detroit, Mich., July 16, 1884. SIR: I have the honor to transmit herewith my annual report on the "Issue of the published charts of the northern and northwestern lakes," for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, The CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, U. S. Army. O. M. POE, Lieutenant-Colonel of Engineers, The issue of these charts to registered vessels has continued during the year in accordance with 'regulations. Also their sale at a fixed price (to cover cost of paper and printing) to any who desire to purchase. The following table shows the extent of this business: Table showing the issue of charts of the northern and northwestern lakes during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1884. The sum of $439.50 was turned into the Treasury from sale of 1,465 charts at 30 cents each. Total number of charts issued to July 1, 1883 Issued between July 1, 1883, and July 1, 1884 Total issue to July 1, 1884. 125, 251 7,426 132,677 Estimate of funds for survey of northern and northwestern lakes, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1886. For printing and issuing charts for the use of navigators and electrotyping copper-plates for chart printing $3,000 |