Evening journal., 1890-04-29
PROPOSALS.
FOR A.
POLICE PATROL TELEGRAPH SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF WILMINGTON

PROPOSALS.
FOR A.
POLICE PATROL TELEGRAPH SYSTEM
FOR THE CITY OF WILMINGTON.
SEALED PROPOSALS win be received in
the box in the City Council chamber. until
o'clock y. m, on THURSDAY. Nav 1, 1890, for
furnishing complete system OF Police Tele-
phone and Signal Telegraph for the city of
Thesystem must comprise not less than
twelve signal boxes, distributed on four lines
or circuits. to be constructed OF the best in
sulated wire, in convenient portions of the city,
and in such locations as may be- designated by
the Police Committee Of City Council. he
boxes must be placed inside of booths, to be
constructed Of iron. with glass tops, provided
with a semaphOre signal for officers by day
and a flash light signal by night, and sdapted
to the support OF street gas lamp or electric
light, as may be required The boxes must
also be furnished with "citizens' keys for
operating the trap without opening the door,
and trap locks; and also constructed so as to
answer signals automatically. so that parties
sending them may know that the calls have
been received. Also, with the necessary ap-
paratus for indicating to the pabrolInan when
reporting at a box. that he is wanted at the
telephone, with which every box shall be
furnished Telephone transmitiers TO be so
connected tina. their use will in no way inter-
fere with the transmission of a signal.
The system must also include one complete
central station outfit, punching register for
recording signals at the stable where the
patrol wagon is kepf, visual indicator. and
AL other appurtenanees OF class Police
This system must be completed by July ist
1920
All bids must be sealed and addra rassed "Pro-
posals for furnishing police Telephone and
Signal Telegraph system Each bid must be
accompanied by Dor of $40 as a guaranty
Of the good faith Of the bidder, and the party
or parties receiving the contract must furnish
security for the satisfactory performance Of
the same.
Theright to reject any or all bids is reserved.
BY order OF the City Council.
FRANCIS IT. EAWDON.
Chairman of the Police Committee.
DROPUSALs. i SEALED PROPOSALS
4 will be received by the Trustees OF the
Foor Of New Castle county, until O'Clock a.
m, of April 30.
For supplying the Almshouse, from April
30 to July 20, 1890, with beef mutton, salt
shoes, carpet slippers, flour and feed coal,
gasoline and ice.
Bids for beef win be by the quarter in pro-
portion to one hind quarter to three fore
quarters, out Of cattle we'll fatted and dress
ing not less than 800 lbs.
Bids Tor mutton will be for fore quarters
only.
Bids for dry goods and groceries will be for
the various kinds named on the schedules.
Bids for coal will be for Broken Lee and
Egg and for one years supply. Must be
cleaned and delivered in the vaults at the
AlmshOnse.
Gasoline must not be of a less standard of
gravity than So degrees.
Bids for ice will for the season to be de-
livered in half ton lots as required.
Committee on accounts of the Board of
Trustees will meet at the AlmshOuse at 10
o'clock, a. m, Of April %, to audit all bills
against the Board for the last months. All
persons having claims are requested to send
their bills on or before the 18th.
BY order of the Board OF Trustees.
JOHN GUTHRIE, superintendent.