It is further expressly covenanted and agreed that the party of the second part shall have complete use, occupancy, and control of said premises hereby leased, without let or hinderance from the party of the first part, his agents or assigns, for said term, or extended terms, of this lease; that said lease, also, shall include the unobstructed use of a certain alley or passage three feet wide, beginning at a point 18 feet west of the southwest corner of said premises, and running thence north 95 feet, more or less, to a brick building, and also of a certain piece of ground 16 feet wide and 36 feet long, more or less, lying between said passage and said "Marini" hall, beginning 59 feet north of the southeast corner of the aforesaid premises, and running thence north 36 feet, more or less, except a strip 24 feet wide on the north end thereof, which is reserved for a passage. It is further agreed and covenanted that the said party of the first part shall maintain said premises in good condition and repair (except as to damages, other than ordinary use and wear, caused by the party of the second part), at his own cost and expense, during the entire term of this lease, and shall pay all taxes or assessments upon said building and all the water-rents during its occupancy by said party of the second part under this lease; but the bills for gas used therein by the party of the second part shall be paid by the party of the second part, It is further covenanted and agreed by the party of the first part that he shall provide and maintain a complete and sufficient steam heating apparatus of the most improved pattern, heating all the rooms in or upon said premises, which apparatus he hereby guarantees shall be capable of maintaining a continuous temperature during the coldest weather of 70° Fahrenheit in each of said rooms. The steam beating apparatus now in use in said premises is hereby accepted temporarily by the party of the second part, upon condition of said guaranty, but in default of its meeting the requirements above set forth it shall be replaced, at the cost and expense of the party of the first part, by machinery and apparatus of sufficient capacity to meet said requirements. Additional steam coils, pipes, and radiators shall be provided by the party of the first part, if required, for heating the basement rooms, or any other in said building; and all coils, pipes, and radiators or other apparatus shall be located under the direction of and at the option and to the satisfaction of the Postmaster-General. The said party of the first part further covenants and agrees to furnish and maintain at all times a full and sufficient water supply, with all necessary supply-pipes and faucets, and also a stand-pipe near the center of said building, with fire-plugs and hose complete and ready for use upon each floor, the same to be of a character to meet the requirements of the authorities of the District of Columbia, for the protection of the said premises against accident by fire. The said party of the first part further covenants and agrees to provide and maintain, in addition to those now in use, such gas-pipes, brackets, chandeliers, and other gas-lighting apparatus as may be required by the Postmaster-General, and to locate the same as the latter shall direct. The party of the first part also further covenants and agrees to provide and maintain good and sufficient water-closet accommodations in said building, suitable and convenient for the use of those who may be employed therein, and stationary wash stands and sinks; and in case those now in use, or herein stipulated to be constructed, shall seem to the Postmaster-General insufficient, the latter may require that addi tions thereto be made, which shall thereupon be promptly made in time and manner satisfactory to the Postmaster General. It is further covenanted and agreed by the party of the first part that he will provide, furnish, and put in wire-mesh divisions in the main room of the second floor for au aisle the whole length of the room, and for a cross-passage to the hand-lift with not less than three cross-division wires, to be placed where the Postmaster-General may direct, and to be put in when he shall direct and require; the top rail to be four feet from the floor, and the same to be of neat and substantial construction, free from projecting points; the mesh to be two-inch (2 in.) of No. 6 B. W. G. iron wire, the whole to be securely fastened to the floor and neatly bronzed, and each division to be provided with a gate, with latch, and other similar divisions to be constructed from time to time, and the whole, as it may be required, to be completed in a manner satisfactory to the Postmaster-General, and to be put in promptly when required. The party of the first part further covenants and agrees to construct and put in closed partitions of brick or ceiling in the basement, as shown and indicated in plans on file in the Post-Office Department, the same to be completed in time and manner satisfactory to the PostmasterGeneral; also that he, the party of the first part, will cause to be put into said basement, according to said plans, or otherwise, as the Postmaster-General may direct, a good reservoir of brick, for ashes, to be constructed and placed as the Postmaster General may direct. The coal bins and entrance passages thereto and into the building to be provided with good doors, locks, and bolts, and all to be done in time and manner satisfactory to the Postmaster General, and that he, the party of the first part, will cause the windows of the basement to be securely protected by iron bars, the same to be put in in manner satisfactory to the Postmaster-General. The party of the first part further covenants and agrees that whenever the Postmaster-General shall require it to be done, if practicable, he will cause to be put into the east side of the south basement as many windows, not exceeding five (5), as may be required, to be placed where required, and each to contain not less than 12 square feet of lighting surface. It is further expressly covenanted and agreed that in case of the failure of the party of the first part to maintain said premises in good repair and condition, or of his refusal or neglect to make any necessary repairs, changes, improvements, additions, replacements, or alterations, as herein agreed by him to be made, when required, or his failure to pay taxes, water rents, or to do anything required of him, or that may be required of him in accordance with the terms of this lease, after written request and reasonable time to make the said repairs, improvements, changes, additions, or replacements, or to do the said things, the Postmaster General, in behalf of the party of the first part, is hereby authorized summarily to cause such repairs, improvements, changes, additions, or replacements to be made, and to pay for the same, and deduct the cost thereof from any rent moneys due, or to become due, to the said party of the first part, for use of the said premises under this lease, and the money thus expended shall be a valid payment upon this lease of a like amount of the rent due at any time, or to become due thereon; and whenever any such repairs, alterations, improvements, additions, or replacements have been required, and said party of the first part shall, in the judgment of the Postmaster-General, be remiss in making, or causing the same, or any payments of taxes or water rents to be made, no rent that may be due, or in the meantime become due, shall be paid until the Postmaster General shall be satisfied that the same have been made, or will with proper diligence be made, by the party of the first part; but such rent-moneys may be withheld to be applied to the expenditure which the party of the first part should have made under the terms hereof, upon due requirements so to do for the convenience and safety of the party of the second part, or for its quiet and full enjoyment of its rights and privileges under this lease. And for and in consideration of the said premises, and the due and full performance by the party of the first part of all the conditions and requirements of this lease on his part to be performed, the said party of the second part covenants and agrees to pay a rental for said premises at the rate of four thousand five hundred dollars per year of twelve calendar months, commencing on the 1st day of August, A. D. 1885, and extending to the 1st day of July, A. D. 1886, to be in monthly installments, and to be due for each month, on the 15th day of the following months, subject, however, to the right of withholding and applying the same in the contingencies hereinbefore provided for, at the option of the Postmaster-General. And the said party of the second part hereby covenants and agrees to and with said party of the first part, that upon the expiration of the term of this lease, unless the option shall be exercised, as herein provided, to deem the same extended, said party of the second part shall and will quietly and peaceably yield and surrender the possession of the said premises to the said party of the first part. It is further understood and agreed that said party of the first part may enter said premises for the purpose of making such repairs, improvements, additions, alterations, or replacements as may be required by him to be made under such regulations as the Postmaster-General may prescribe for the care of the Government property or the convenience of the officers or employés of the Government using the same. And the said party of the first part hereby stipulates and agrees that no member of Congress of the United States shall be admitted to any share or part of this contract, or to any benefit to arise therefrom (as provided by section 3741 of the Revised Statutes of the United States). And for the faithful performance of this contract and each and every of its covenants, agreements, and stipulations therein on his part to be performed, the said party of the first part binds himself and his heirs, executors, and administrators. In witness whereof the said Postmaster-General, in behalf of the party of the second part, has caused the seal of the Post-Office Department to be hereunto affixed, and has attested the same by his signature. And the said Louis G. Marini party of the first part, has hereunto set his hand and seal on the day and year first herein above written. A. E. STEVENSON, Acting Postmaster-General. LOUIS G. MARINI. Signed, sealed, and delivered by the Postmaster-General in the presence of T. E. NASH. EDWARD NEWTON. And by the other parties hereto in the presence of STATE OF RHODE ISLAND, County of Newport, to wit: Edward Newton, a notary public in and for the county aforesaid, do hereby certify that Louis G. Marini, the party to a certain deed, bear ing date on the 1st day of August, A. D. 1885, and hereto annexed, per sonally appeared before me, in the county aforesaid, the said Louis GMarini, being personally well known to me to be the person who executed the said deed, and acknowledged the same to be his act and deed. Given under my hand and seal this 17th day of August, A. D. 1885 EDWARD NEWTON, Notary Public. THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS, Office Clerk of Supreme Court, ss: I, Thomas W. Wood, clerk of the courts aforesaid, for and within the State and county aforesaid, the same being the highest courts of record established within and by said State, do hereby certify that Edward Newton, esquire, whose genuine signature, with which I am well acquainted, I verily believe is set to the deposition, affidavit, or acknowledg. ment hereto attached, is a notary public within and for said State and county, duly elected, sworn, commissioned, and fully empowered to administer oaths or take acknowledgments of deeds; that his commission runs from June 3, 1885, to June 3, 1886, and that said deposition, affidavit, or acknowledgment is executed in accordance with the laws of this State. In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said Supreme Court this 17th day of August, 1885. THOS. W. WOOD, Clerk. EXHIBIT G. POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT, OFFICE OF LAW CLERK, Washington, D. C., November 21, 1885. SIR: I have the honor to submit herewith a statement showing postoffice leases in the United States, including leases of postal stations, together with the financial status of each office. The number of premises leased is 302. Hon. WILLIAM F. VILAS, J. W. NICHOL, Law Clerk. |
