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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
THE SOUTHWEST.
Sentenced 10 the PenitentiaTy-Reli-
giNus-PersOnnis
Especial telegram to the Dispatch.l

Especial telegram to the DisDatch.l
CHRsrIANsBURG Va, March 24.-The
case OF Parker Lucas, indicted for the
murder of John Bailey, which has been
several times continued, was tried at the
term of Giles County Court just closed.
The Jury brought in averdict of eighteen
wears in the penitentiary. Two OF the
immediate ancestors OF the criminal were
hanged for murder.
Mrs. Mary Sullivan, the aged mother
of Mr.. A. o. Sullivan, Doorkeeper Of
the House of Delegates, returned from
Talladega, Ala, to her home, at this
place, on Friday. She has been spend
ing the winter in Talladega.
heard to-day that Rev. George Gil
mer, Of the Drapers-YRlley Presbyterian
church, is in such poor health that he has
been forced to give up preaching. Mr
Gilmer is a son of Governor Gilmer and
a man of fine port. This comes as a Sc
we're blow to him, his family, friends,
and Che church.
The Wytheville Presbyterian church
recently extended a unanimous call to
the Rev. Mr. Brooks, OF Clarksburg, W.
Va.
A called meeting OF Lexington Pres
bytery was held at Stanton this week
to consider the call. The presbytery re-
fused to put the call in Mr.. Brooks's
hands. Notwithstanding the fact that he
stated that be believed it his duty to 50
TO Wvtheyille.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
A phi,adeiphts Theatre burned.


PHILADELPHIA. March 24.-The Cen
tral Theatre, Walnut street above Eighth,
was totally destroyed by FIRE this morn
mo The Ere broke ont about 8 o'clock
and burned fiercely for over all hour, bnt
me ;iremen succeeded in combining the
DANES 70 the theatre. The rear wall OF
the binding fell on the Theatre Comique;
Immediately in the rear OF the Central
end fronting on SAMSON street, and com
pletely demolished that structure. Poui-
sons hotel pnd restaurant, Sl3 Walnut
street. adjoining the Central Theatre on
the west, was flooded with water, as we're
also several stores, saloons, snd small
restaurants fronting on Eighth street
between Walnut and SAMSON.
The Theatre Comique building was
uuoccupied and was OF little value. The
loss on the Central Theatre and contents
is about $50, 600; insurance S35. 600.
This includes the property OF the " Night
Owls" Company and the spectacular
scenery in the devils Auction" and
the "Twelve Temptations, which were
stored in the building. The might
Owls" Company were playing an engage,
ment and lost their entire wardrobes and
property.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
Industrial Education.

The Nashville american, in discussing
Industrial education, says:
Industrial education, manual train
ing, is great big subject now with all
thinking men. Especially must it be an
absorbing subject in the South.
1--WE are moving in the way Of indus
trial lite faster than any people ever did
Oh this continent, but We lack men
trained in mechanical pursuits. "
True; industrial education is the one
thing needful at the South to put her in
position to compete with the North in the
manufacture Of everything now made in
she latter section. Industrial schools not
only furnish skilled labor for large man
ufnctories, but they stimulate the estab-
Gshment Of small manufacturing enter
prises, develop mechanical genius, and
lead 10 the utilization Of raw material
that had hitherto been considered value
lesa
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
A disnaich from Berlin SAYS:

GA decree authorizing Crown-Prince
William to represent the Emperor in the
transaction Of official business in the
event of the Emperor being unable to
act for himself will shortly be issued
and proclaimed throughout the empire.
The decree is dated March Dist, and is
addressed to Crown-Prince William. II
expresses the wish of the Emperor that
the Crown Prince make himself con-
verssnt with affairs OF State by imme-
diately taking part therein. In accord
ance with the decree the Crown Prince
is permitted to prepare and discharge
all State business intrusted 70 him by
the Emperor, and is empowered to a1ix
all necessary signatures as the repre-
sentative of the Emperor without OBJ
tanning special authority upon each oc-
casion."
Considering the fact that FREDERICK
does not appear to be in any immediate
danger of death the comforting of the
powers referred to upon the Grown Prince
rather initiates against the theory that
father and son are very much at variance
aud that the latter is undutiful.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
The Dnht Limit.

The debt Of Richmond is limited TO is
per cent OF the assessed value OF her real
estate. or about Sc, OF, 093. Her debts,
We think, only IS, 4s3, 55s, or say within
$500. 900 Of the limit. That is narrow
margin but it must be made to answer !;
for words OF warning come 10 us from
elsewhere. The Portsmouth Enterprise
says:
"Richmond city owns her gns-works
and the City Council is considering a
proposition TO sell or lease them TO april
vate company. If our Richmond friends
had some OF Portsmouth's experience
with a private gas company they would
not hesitate to hold on TO what they
have"
The New York Standard brings us the
following news from Chicago:
THE combined Chicago gas companies
hive informed the City Council that they
will not furnish gas TO private consumers
throughout that city for 81 thousand
feet The Chicago Herdtd declares that
1T is now the duty of the city and the
State TO bring all the resources of the
people to bear against the illegal com
bination Of spectators who have sought
to fasten huge fictitious charge on the
householders of that city, Very well.
Let the city of Chicago furnish its peo-
pie with gas ct 81, or less. per thousand
and charge these private parties, who are
now occupying It's public streets with
their pipes, sufficient rent to cause
them to move. The resources of the
people certainly ought to be equal to a
little thing like that.
Chicago now feels the need of gas
works of her own. under her own con-
troll, and would give millions of dollars
for the various plants which have thus
combined to make her people pay more
than one dollar per thousand for gas
II the Council refuses to be bulldozed
by this combine" or "gas trust. we
suppose the gas companies viii leave the
city in the dark. A fine prospect, truly,
for a city Of nearly O million OF inhsbi-
tants.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
Ashland Items.
co,re,rond.pce of the Richmond Dispatch.l

Correspondence OF the Richmond Dispatch.l
ASHLAND, Va, March a. 1888.
A very valuable addition has been
made TO the college in the form OF large
maps, showing the geological, mineral
ogical, and Autographed conditions Of
the State. They were designed by Major
Jed Hotchkiss, of Stanton, Va, and
were drawn for exhibition at the New
Orleans Exposition. At present they
adorn the walls of the lecture building.
Miss Kate Ficklen, who has been WIS.,
itlng Mrs. Il. L. Blackwell, returned to
her home, in Danville, to-day.
Captain W. +. Wickham, OF the Han
over Cavalry. is quite sick at his resi-
dence, in the county.
Miss Alice Aylett, who has been visit
ing Miss Fleming, has returned to Rich
mond.
Misses Lulie and Pinkie Lyons have
returned from Washington, where they
have been spending the winter,
James NJ. Page. PHI. d., who has late
ly returned from Leipsic, Germany, IS
visiting his friends at the college. h.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
SHOT HIS sON.IN.LAW.
A Family Tragedy in Nash County.
North CarOiInp.
fspecial Telegram TO tho Dispatch.l

Especial telegram 10 the Dispstch.l
RALEIGH, N. c., March 4.-News was
received here this afternoon OF the kill
ing of man named Collins by his
father-in-law, who is keeper Of the poor
house Of Nash county. Some months
ago Collins ran away with the daughter
OF the keeper Of the poorhouse in oppo-
sition to the wishes of the latter, and
soon returning with his wife, took up his
residence with his fsther-in-law. Col
Inns WAS idle and drunkard. He lived
at his father-in-law's until the coun-
tv commissioners notified the latter
that Collins must be sent away
and refused to support him long
er. Collins was accordingly given
money and sent away. Yesterday
he returned and declared publicly
on the streets of Nashville that he in
tended to kill his father-in-law. Last
night he went to the latter's house and
attempted to force his way in. 1t was
very cold and he soon quieted down and
begged for admission. He was finally
admitted. As soon as he was warm he
began cursing and threatening his
father-in-law and made motion as il TO
draw a pistol, whereupon his father-in-
law, seizing a shotgun, fired and shot him
dead in the presence of his wife and
Others Of the family. The coroner's jury
to-day rendered verdict Of iustifable
homicide,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

The Lynehburg Adpance was badly
imposed upon recently 10y an article
from some one signing himself "Peda-
gogue," which gave an incorrect state
ment of the Blair bill as to the amounts
to 90 to southern States and TO northern
States. II any Of our readers saw that
article We would advise them to discharge
from their minds any Impression made
upon them, as the whole article was one
tissue OF foolish ignorance of which that
correspondent must ever feel ashamed.
"Pedagogue" was evidently too eager
to write about q thing OF which he knew
nothing. --Amherst Nev Era.
The pen-name of the Advance's cor
respondent would seem 10 indicate that
he is a schoolmsster, or perhaps even a
professor. Wonder what he teaches his
pupils as to the features OF the BLAIR
bill?
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

y1rANTED. TOsFLI, EVERY M Dr.,

WANTED, TOsELL EVERY Bus;.
w MSS and professional man IN ylrv.-'.
aud North Carolina BENNINGTON sTAyi,asss
TfPkWhfIEk. Oger B. go Ia uss-mors 81.
all others combined. Whyf Rsenuss uev ~.
tho best, AMI the test IA aleays rs eh..,. .
Don't buy typswriter untii ron sxsnira 3D..
REMINGTON thoroughly. A HALL TYpg
WkITEs. with extra ret Of type. S15-gsrg lif',
used. and sells nrE for 90; one ssc0sd.f.,s
REMINGTON, No. 3. csfnploto win table 40
cover. sGj--sells new for 800. one scln4t.,t
No REMINGTON sud f-Gra1cr csb.rr, ta-
sells now Tor fiS9 New improved kem.uxi.,.
cabinets, supplies. Call ana examine. l.r,..,
aournteiy done. stenographlc ana typssf.,e,
help furnished.
InIIN q on pRprR n.y..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
DanyiiIe Notes.

Especial IeIegfan 10 INC DIspHVVH'I
DANvnLE, Va, March A.-for some
time past the Council has been tied up
on the tax question. The Finance Com
mittee reported an ordinance increasing
the tax on real estate and personal pro-
perty from 81 to Sl.10 on the sl0O. As
1t required O two-thirds vote to pass the
ordinance, and as various members were
opposed 10 an increase, several meetings
were held without action. To-day, how
ever, it was decided to let the tax rate
remain as it ISL on the 800.
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton decided to-day to put in gymna-
SUM and bathrooms in the association
huildino
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
WEST VIRGINIA.
Fire nc Kanawha FaIis-Arrested.
Especial telegram 20 tho Dispatch-l

CHARLESTON, W. Va, March PA
dwelling.house belonging to the Chesa-
peake and Ohio Railway Company at
Kanawha Falls was destroyed by fire
early this morning. II was occupied by
servants Of the hotel, and as it stood
near that building it was with difficulty
the hotel was saved. The origin OF the
fire and amount OF loss is unknown.
Timothy Ford was arrested at Big
Chimney to-day by Special Deputy
Marshal Alfred Burnett on a charge Of
making false and fraudulent claims and
affidayits in accounts made against the
Government. He viii have hearing
before Commissioner Fontaine on Tues
day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

Isle as Associate Justice or, II Justice
Fields age was considered bar TO his
appointment we would like to sec Mr..
Carlisle appointed Chief Justice. --BalH-
more San, Warrington telegram
We have the lfrginsa Lar Journal
for April. JAMES c. LAMB, Esq, editor,
Richmond.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
Doubiy Unfortunate.
Especial telegram 70 the Dispatch.l

ISpeclal I7IcBIeU 70 tIlo UIsPHtcn-I
ROANOKE, Va, March 2.-Mr. A. j.
Banks, fireman OF the force employed in
grading the yards OF the Norfolk and
Western Railroad Company, in the west
ern part OF the city, had his right leg
crushed by the premature explosion Of
blast to-day ut ii o'clock. He attempted
TO get under car standing near to escape
g shower ofstones, but his leg happening
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

The loss by fire Of thirteen hundred
dollars OF paper money, reported in our
issue Of yesterday TO have been sustained
the other day by Shenandoah man,
leads us to remind persons who will
hoard money that gold and silver will
not burn. They will come unframed
out Of any conhsgration. Therefore, if
people will keep money at home let them
keep one or the other or both Of the
precious metals. Fill up the stocking.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
A WOMAN OF SENSE.

w energy, and rsspectAbilIty for our bust
pess IN her locality; middle aged preferred.
kefsrepe cos exchanged, J. a. REyCRAfT. Man
eyer. 70 ksade street.. New York mh ssuis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

work on the reports until the hour OF |
A. NJ. Before that hour they receive
reports from one or more stations
in every State and Territory as to the
velocity and direction Of the winds,
the kind Of weather. &C., &c, &c.
From these reports they make up their
probabilities.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
Norfolk Democrats.

Especial telegram 70 the DlsphUu'l
NoaFoLK, VA. March 24.-The Demo
cratic Executive Committee met tonight
aud ordered a primary election to be
held for tho nomination OF the salaried
officers Of the city. No time was fixed.
The members OF the City Council will
be nominated In ward meetings.
1t. Bey. Bishop A. NJ. Randolph is the
guest Of Rev. b. d. Tucker, OF st.
Pauls
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

BENJY BUTLER might do the country
service by going TO Chicago and at
tempting to show practically his sympa-
thy with Anarchists. The Chicago peo-
pie are not at ell ayerse to making
martyrs" by the drop process.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

Representative Breckenridge, OF Ken
lucky, in speaking OF Justice Waite's
probable successor, said he would like 10
see the President appoint Justice Field
10 the chief justiceship in recognition OF
lis services on the bench, and Mr.. Car
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

That western school.ma'm persists in
declaring her determination to marry her
Sioux lover, which shows that an Indian
lover can Sioux to come purpose.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

Il would seem that the Thibetaos arc
determined to provoke the English to
enlarge the worlds knowledge of Thi-
bets geography.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

The truth seems to be that the pretty
school-ma'm decided no longer to Miss
FrLnows even if she had to take an In
dian fellow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
rHE RICHMOND p1spATcH-sUNpAY, MARCH p. 1888

70 be exposed was crushed by hundred
pound rock. AS he was already an ihva ).
lid from a fracture OF his left leg, the
accident which befell him to-day renders
him doubly unfortunate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
The Weather Reports.

MARCH %, 1888.
To the Editor Of The Dispatch:
Please answer through the Dispatch
the following questions What hour
does the weather report leave Washing
ton? What hour does il reach your
Officer When do you stop setting type.
ready TO print and at what hour is the
Dtspatch completed? The weather re-
port read " Washington, March 20, A.
H." Does.this mean that these reporters
work on the reports until that hour?
Yours truly,
&. u. RICHARDSON.
The weather reports leave the bureau
in Washington at ! A. NJ. and reach
our Office not very long afterwards. We
stop type-setting at any hour or all hours
OF the morning before or 5 o'clock.
That we might do 50 without losing the
rsils, wo recently purchased very
costly press capable Of printing $4,000
sheets an hour. The weather bureau
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

As We said yesterday, that will be the
only way OF giving to the South what
she is clearly entitled TO, a stronger re-
presentation upon tho Supreme bench.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
BRIEF COMMENT

The two bloody-shirt congressional
Dromios-lSGALLs, Of the Senate, and
BouTgLLR, OF the House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

WANTED, COM e d p r A I y
w Money. Confederate Stamps, CoDfe1e ra,e
Fnveiones Confederate Bonds. COniedal $40
relics Of all kinds, including Swords. Glns' rs,
tols. Books. Paper. Pay-Rolls, Muster Rolls ana
everything else n the way OF Conielers,o 70
tics. also' old United states Coins OF every de-
scrinfion and rnutilated Gold and silver tgins
Highest prices paid. c. F. JOHNSTON, at DeS-
pp,ood Ve nh 25-ir
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

WANTED, AGENTS FOR OUR
w NATIONAL AUTOMATIC GAs-SAVIN0
GOVERNORS. Save 80 per cent IN gas onis.
They equalize tho pressure AZ nc meier; secure
a stesiy and Increased illumination, insuring
perfect combustion OF the gases and pure and
beaIthfui atmosphere. Prevent tho disagreeeole
vhlstling, blowing, and smosins o. burners
remedytng frequent danger from hIe ana sh-
psnse OF broken globes. over s,OO Ia service.
Endorsed by highest mercantile, corporate, shd
expert authorities Agents cleerng w per
month. THE UNION NATI0NAL OAS-ShVlNG
COMPANY, "a Broadway NO" iofA'
4. ~ q
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
EOR ROBERT A. CARTER,


Boys vote and work for ROBERT A. CARTER
for CRY sRRG EANT. A report has been cur
culated by parties that Bob has been go kino 70
us here at the Tredegar that We don't want him
elected. Il Is false. We are for MIN nrat, iast,
and all the time. He is our friend. We want
him elected. and are doing all we can 70 secure
his nomination n the primary. he mas oeeh
true 10 us a friend. and we ask the support Oh
our friends In hts interest
: 81 Snyder. James Z. Hetudle,
H. c. Osterblnd, Fred. h. warner,
William j. Smith, Joseph h. hnlcher'
Rmmet Harris, Nike DolaD. sr.,
James Shell. Philip J. O'HarR,
n l. Wtkins0n. Charles {. Baur,
lanes Tinsley. &. K MerrymaO,
Wm. T. Priddy. Jr., George q. Ely,
George p. Penini, a. W. Hines
Jullus Gearing. BENJAMIN NJ. Terry,
A. G. Osterbind, Ransom Do"uen,
n w. Cooper. T. A. l. Moore.
Aug Kreugel G.. II. Farmer,
John Cullen. Isaac ID. Scott,
Billy Murray. Thomas DOen.
Nike A. Barnett John T. BartOott,
George W. Klnsey, John T.. Pettus.
m 0l-suG W2tfl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
aU.lNEss OPPORTUNITIES.

EOR SALE, STOCK OF DRUGS
Il AND FIXTURES: also, the STORE Anu
DWELLING above for rent Apply 1.-THE corner
OF Reservoir and Cary. mn ~o-@I
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

no NOT NEGLECT DEFECTIVE
EYEsIGHr OR INJURE THE SAME BY the use
Of improper and inferior gIssses No cause Tor
such now. Call and be correctly nt'ed at
moderate cost. EXAHISATIoN FREE. The
revised edition Of my illustrated catalogue ana
test types mailed 10 any address upon a2plica-
ton. Or. y GALhShi,
mhs,.ft 9l5 east Mstn street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
MEETINGS..

MEMBERS RICHMOND~Ax
vi LODGE. No. 10, A. T. and A. NJ ;W
Yon will please attend called eommuni- ,,o,,
cation OF your Lodge at ST Adams Han Mo-
nay EVENING, 2Sth instant, at 1880 O'Clock
sharn All Master MaaOns in good standing are
frniernelly invited 70 ait0nd.
b. order OF the Worshipful Master.
~ }. RESCOE PARKER
NIB oS,, Secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

mo MR.. WILLIAM RANKIN: WE,
the undersigned voters OF Clay Ward, re-
spectfully ask that you announce yourself as
candidate for the CITY COUNCIL, subject, OF
course, TO the Primary.
John Kahn. W. Keller,
Cbas. Il. Cosby & Co., J. y. James,
A p. Johnson. Prank p. Burke.
~ A. Hegamyer. Thomas J. smith,
.Iohn ". Miller, James T. Lewis,
". D. Baylor. n. A. H. Latong
Simon Drinard G. NcCann,
W. /. Smither, ID. Oeters,
Pm. Blenner George Grill,
II. q. Forstmanl, louis a. Fox
C. 4. Pulling, W. n. Kleyersahl
J.. II. Atkinson, VIM. MesserSchmldt q
j. b. Haley, brOther,
william Leol D. McCarthy,
william Wilson, Thomas Barry,
and many others. NH 25-lt'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25
CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE.
EOR CITY SERGEANT,
WILLIAM II. REED,
SUBJECT TO DRMocRA1Io PRIMARY.
RICHMOND, VA, March %, 1883.

RlCHNUND, va hotNh ~ A9S0'
The report being circulated that have With
drawn from the canvass and am no longer
candidate for tho oflce Of CITY SERG EANr, l
take this method of stating that the report Is IN
founded. will remain in the Geld until the
polls close on the day OF the primary election,
aud hope 1t may DO the pleasure Of my friends
and felow-citizens generally to favor me with
their votes
TO those who are not personally acquainted
with mo refer to any Of the gentlemen who
vere connected with the Richmond postonlce
during my administration there under hr
Thomas B. Bigger add Mr.. John o. sioger up TO
the close Of the WAT; or 10 any OF my fellow
workmen with whom have been associated con-
tlnususly since the war In the shops OF Aessrs
Charles 7. Palmer & Co. aud Aessrs. II. h.
Smith s. Co.
Soliciting your support, | am, very respect
fully,
NH 25-it' WILLIAM .. hE
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-03-25

WANTED. A TENANT FOR -FOUR
w LARGE ASD HANDSOMELY TINl.Ie,
CONNECTING ROOMS. with use ~ fsf. rtit+
now house 40. $50 oast leigh street p-.e b,
per month. Also, Tor HUDsL so. iil east is..s
street. Apply o. IS PKJ~hAr
% shai'rs Er.f
NIB 25-it' Or ii3 east Leigh .f..rt
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-19

ONE of the most faithful and in
dustrious members Of the Legisla.
ture is Senator McKaig, of Allegany
county. He stated to a CAPITAL
reporter on Friday. that he had not
been home once this session, and
had missed voting but three times.
He has also introduced a number
of bills and done his own clerical
work. 1t would be well for the
State if we had more Legislators
like Mr.. McKaig.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1888-03-19
FRAME DWELLING HOUSE,
s-24 Atty and AIT for morfgages
FOR COAL.


February IS, 1888 -
Sealed proposals, endorsed ''PROPOS
AIS FOR COAL" Will be received, from
regular dealers only, at the Bureau of
Provisions and Clothing, Navy Depart
ment, Washington d. c., until IL o'clock
A. NJ, March 90, 1888. and opened imme
diately thereafter in the presence of bid
ders, for the immediate supply, at the
Naval Academy, Annapolis, Nd. of 300
tons of Newburg, Orrel, or Youghinghe
ny gas coal, of the best quality, screened
and free from dust; also. 100 tons of
Georges Creek (big vein) Cumberland
coal, run of mine. with faiF proportion of
Jumps This coal must conform to the
Navy standard, and pass the usual naval
inspection; and reservation of 20 per
cent. will be withheld from the amount of
each delivery until the completion of the
contract Bidders are referred to the
Superintendent Of the q S. Naval Acade
my for specifications, forms of offer, and
ali information relative to the article re-
quired The proposals must be made on
the proper blank forms and filled out as
indicated BIZ the blank. The Department
reserves the right to reject any proposal
not considered advantageous to the Gov
erument. JAMES FULTON,
Paymaster General, u s. Navy.