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Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
OBITUARY.

Departed this life at her home near 81.
LIKE Oh the sth of Oct. 1896, Ida Cora,
wife OF l.. d. Clark; aged 20 yests,
months aud II days.
Mrs. C. wasa most worthy member OF
the St. Luke, Lutheran congregation
She died as she lived trusting her Saviour.
She was fai hful wife,a devoted motper,
a kind mel. hbor. She will he sadly miss
ed in all these relations Of life. Ia her
death we are ieminded of he unchangiDg
truth, iha. Cot moves in my sterlous
WAY among men. May He no is able TO
con T. all tOrTowF, gye,uocor ana hops
to the sorroWing oues
Sept. 10th, near Lantz's Mil. Shsn. Co.
Va, Homer Franklin. lhfent son OF Geo
wilkins. aged year and 5 month";
"Hhppy child by q ID approved,
Early taken to bis res,
From the Abodes of sln removed
10 the mansions OF the blesil'
Near Mt. Calvary. Va, Oct. 10th
jacob Estep, aged 81 years. months
and dave.
The deceased leaves widow and ten
children TO mourn his departure. he
" "a good man, and highly respected In
the community In which he lived.
He vas CONSTANT member Of tbs
Reformed Church for "A years, and q
the time Of his death was an aotinl
elder. His funeral was cOnductet BY
his pastor, Rev. n. Ii. Skylss, 10 Mt.
Calvary chuich, in the presence OF vast
ooncourss of PEG, | His body was buried
in the Reformed grave yard 1t Wood
/ stock.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Pitchers Caetoria.
Children Cry for
RICH DISCOVERIES OF GOLD

RICH DISCOVERIES OF GOLD
At Cripple Greek, Colo. and else" here
are being made daily, and the production
for 1896 will DO the largest ever known,
e,timatsd at Two Hundred Million Dbl
lars. Cripple Grip alone 10 producing
over One Million Dollars month, ana
stsadiIy increasing. Mining Stocks are
advancing in price more rapidly than any
other Stocks, and many pay dividends OF
as 10 Sc per cent. They ofsr the best
opportunity to make large profit on
small Investment.
JNO. J TILMAN L CO., IA Pacific Ave
Chicago, III. are financial agents for The
Prudential Gold Mining Co, and Others
in the famous Cripple Creek district
They will send you tree. interesting par
ticulars Of the Mining Companies thef
repre- sent also their book on speculation
In Stocks Grain and Cotton, containing
many new and important features.
Send for these books at once Il you are
interested in any form OF speculation OF
investments. They may prove prohiaol'
to you.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16

F. S. Bowman head clerk in s. II.
Bowmans store, left for the Eastern
mai kets on the 18th inst. to purchase one
of the largest stocks of general merchsn-
disc ever brought to tie town of Wood
stock. Look out for his stock about the
Goth inst.
Mr.. Jacob wIsman, Of near town, hand
ed us a bunch Of cherry bloom taken froH
one OF his trees Thursday, Of last week.
Mr.. Isaac Harris, whe recently bored
well at his home IN the sonth part Of
town, concluded to sink it deeper, which
be did striking powerful stream ~
depth of IL feet that stands within
eight feet of the top. In boring the well
he passed through large bed Of splendid
oohre.
Ga Thursday night, OF last week, the
engine house Of the Southern II. R., 81
SirasbuTg was totally DESTROYED by fire
along with a passenger coach and several
small engines. The house Of Mrs.
Ripberger. close to the engine honse, also
caught fire but was sxtinguiShed with
but little damage. 1t is thoUght the IRE
.tarted from q wstchmen setting lighted
torch against the wall and going to steep.
Monday being the frat day ofonr coun-
t, court, and the weather being too wet
for out door work Of any kind, it brought
oute crowd to town. Crowds Of peo-
pie could be Asen in all directions on the
stress talklog politics, aud some OF them
proved to be- quito amin sted discussions.
A few horses were sold but We heard
of 10 foreign buyers being present.
Our merchants seemed pretty busy at
times.
TIE speaking IN the Court House by
the champions Of the sound money Dem
ocrats.. aud in Irwiu's Opera Hall by the
smell binders Of free silvT attracted en-
thus,asiic audiences, while the music oil
Mt. Airy Cornet Band helped greatly to
enliven things. Quite 8 number took on
good sized cargoes of "bug juice" ana IN
conseoneuce became quite hilarious, sO
that all things considered tue town was
any thing but dull.
A telegram received in this place hon-
day morning from MartinSburg, W. Va,
announced the sad news Of the death In
that place, of Mr.. William P. Samusls, .
well known citizen Of Woodstock. who
had gone to Martiu'burg some months
ago TO work. Mr. Samusls had been 10
in health for more than year. He was
the only SON of the late Joseph q. BAN
ueIs, and vas sbout forty ys'rs ct age.
lie leaves a widow but no children.
His body was brought to this place on
be 90 O'clock train on Monday alter
noon and was buried in the Lutheran
cemetery on Tuesday morning.
o. Tuesday the very sad news Of the
death Of Mrs. Edward Tea, Of Strss
burg, reached her friends in this place
Tie as4.h OF this noble, christian won
an will cause a feeling of wide spread
AMI deepest sorrow, while in her imme
diate family the blow falls with heart
b.eaking force upon the husband and
children who are indeed Dereaved'
Nav that pure christian faith aud trust
which was her bright guiding ssa'
through life, be now their comfort and
support even when the waves Of sorre'
seem to roll over them.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Millinery Goods.

Miss Rebscca Rinksr has just opened
her foil stock Of Millionsry Goods, con-
stating Of Hats, Comets. Ribbons, Tfm-
mi,ss &c. which will be sold at the low
sstihsrket Prices. Satisfaction gusraa
tssd. Store in the Troat Building main
strcet, Woodstock, Va.
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nnNInvIILE NEWs.

Lam thankful to say We have been
blessed with q good rain . few days ago.
II aid not storm aud no damage Was
done.
Miss Liz. Hambleton has BEEN visiting
her brother Thomas and other friends IN
town, and left ono very sad heart behind
on Der return. She was warmly WELDON
ed By . host Of friends whs all wish Tor
hrr return.
Find Out
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Keep Your Eye on This.

E9r If YOU Do NOT WISH TO
CONTINUE TAKING THE HERALD 4
AFTER YOUR SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRES
\ RsFUsE TO TAKE FROM TIE POST
OFFICE AND REQUEST THE POST
MASTER TO so INFORM US. II WILL ,
NOT COST YOU A CENT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Exhibition for Farmers.

Come in and see the money saving seed
aud grain separator on exhibition next
door north Of the Shenandoah Bank.
Clover, timothy, redtOp, wheat, cheat and
chat thoroughly mixed will come ont
separated Cleaned and graded. The
separator is durable and ready seller.
Agent wanted for each county IN the
state. Z. L. &attice Gent. Agt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Notice.

The tax bills for the Corporation tsxs
ot 1896 are now in my hands. Parties
desiring to pay their corporation taxes
Will please call ct my once In Cour'
House square. Those who Pay prior II
December 1896 will thus save Dol
cen which will be added after that date
Respectfully, n. " hazfudsr,
Treas. Corp. Of Woodstock
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Teachers Institute for Ashby Dis
triot


At the request OF the school board OF
Ashby district, will conduct a teachers
Instituts 10 the graded school building
At NJ. jackson on Thursday aud Friday,
the 22d aud 2sd INST. THIS institute Is
designed specially for the teachers Of
I,hby district, all Of whom are required
10 attend; but should be glad to have
ali the teachers and trustees OF toe
county to attend and take part in the
+ The Teachers Qualihoations-moral,
mental, physical, aud professional.
2. The Organization of the school.
3. The Government Of the school
4 The Employments OF the school
S. Methods OF Conducting Recitaiions'
6 Methods of Overcoming Truancy,
/ ardiness, and Irregular Attendance.
7. Methods Of Interesting Pupils and
| Patrons in the Public Schools.
8. Hsw may the Public School system
sttaIn that high standing IN the sstimA-
tiop Of the general public (which IL ne
: sssary to the best rssultsi Very truly:
J.B. MeInturf,
Bupt. OF Schools
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
.HuckIen,s Arnlca yaIve.

The Best Salye in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rhenm Fever
Sores, letter, Chappvd Hands, Chilblains'
Corns, aud all Skin Eruptisns, and pos +
lively cures Piles, OF no pay required. 1t
Is guaranteed to give perfect sstlsfAotio n
or meney refunded Price % cents per
box. For sale by B. Schmitt.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
OYSTERS.

have rs-opened my oyster parlOr, enc
am now prepared to serve oysters, in
e very style, at short nstics. Fresh sys-
ters received daily. and will be sold hy
the plate, or BY measure at 81 90 per gal
lon. W. ID. H0en0ur.
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Advertising Rates.

Advertisements will be inserted at one
dollar per square of ten lines or less ior
the first insertion. and 80 cents for eacn
subsequent insertion
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Important.

Correspondents aud others writing to
thisbfioe will please direct their letters
to ;"Ths Shenandoah Herald" When
dirssted to the proprietor bV name. they
may not reach the ONCE promptly.
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Deafness Cannot be Cured

Deafness Cannot be Cured
BY local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear
There Is only one way to cure Deafness
and that is the constitute remedies.
Deafness is caused by an ind 'med con-
dton Of the mucous lining Of the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube gets intsm-
ed you have a rambling sound or impeI-
feet hearing, and when 1t IS entirely
closed Deafness is the result, and unless
the II Illumination can be taken out and
this tube restored to its normal condition,
bearing will be- destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by catarrh
which is nothing but an inaamed con-
dition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case Of Deafness ,osused by catarrb)
that cannot be curad by Halls CataIrh
Cure. Send for orcnlars, tree
FL. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o.
" Sold by Druggists, 75c.
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TakGNOtlCG HOTSeHlGn,

The celebrated "Onycha Wilkes" vii
make the season OF 1876 at the Shenar
doah County Agrl. Society's Fair Grounds
60 serve a limited number Of mares. Per
sons wishing to breed to good animal
will do we'll to see the above horse.
For terms and further particulars.
L.F. BROOKS,
NAV 29-tI Woodstock, Va.
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Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.
Brick for Sale.

Ihave kiln OF first class brick for
sale. Hard brick $500 Soft brick 5000,
G.. C. RHINEHART
aan IL Lantz's Mill.
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The Ideal Panacea.

James L. Francis, Alderman. Chicago,
says: Il regard DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry as an Ideal Par act for Coughs, Golds
AID Lung Complaints, having used it
in my family for the last five years, TO
the exclusion of physicians prescriptions
CT other preparations" >
Rev. John Burgus, Keokuk, IPwa,
writes: II have been Minister or the
Methodist Episcopal Church for 80 year.
or more, and have never found anything
so benlricial, or that gave me sush speedy
lief as DR. Kings New Discovery" Try
this Ideal Cough Remedy now. Trial,
Bottles Free at B. Schmitts Drug Store
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rr..huterianchurch Notice

Our Octobsr communion Is changed 10
the Fourth Sabbath, Oct. 25th. Services
on the Sd Sabbath, however, as usual.
welcome to all.
P.D. Stephenson. Pastor
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MARRIED

At the Lutheran parsonage Oct. the 5
1896. Mr. Geo. W. Rhodes and Miss L
b Mowsry, both Of Shen. Co. Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
ELECTION DAY

Is coming and we feel confident that we
will be ELECTED to supply your
wants for the fall and winter season. if
you will call and inspect our immense
stock of goods just received.
Are you always open to conviction !
Do you hold yourself free to buy goods
where your money will get the best bar
gains If so, we can interest you. Our
story is short and simple. We claim that
because our cost of selling goods is less
than other houses, we can afford to name
lower prices. Compare our prices with
prices of other houses and you will see
the peint.
We call attention to our large and
we'll displayed stock of furniture, and if
you are needing anything at all in the
furniture line we feel sure we can save
you money.
We also wish remind you that we have hand large and well
selected stock made clothing for youths and boys good
goods new STYLES and prices lower than the lowest
In addition large stock of furniture and clothing keep on
stock Dry goods notions Hats Cads Boots
and Shoes Queenware Groceries, Hardware &C. &C. all prices to ut
times combine the three essential things in bsl
success afford msrepent goods We here to
stay Give CALL We will treat you right Yours truly
SNARR & MILEY
Toms Brook, Va
2l.-u
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
McELREE'S
OF CARDUI

cures painful menstruation, irregulari-
ties, lffe-sappiug drains, falling of the
womb and flooding. 1t cures all the
pains and troubles by making the
feminine organs perfectly strong and
healthy. Its action is wonderfully bene-
fetal to girls just entering womanhood,
and to women passing through the
period known as the "change OF life. &"
No need to hesitate now. Cure can be
had right at home.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1896-10-16
Autumn Months

DR.. Humphreys' "77' used IN septsm-
Der, October aud November. will &c
you free from colds all winter long prio'
25c at ell drug stores.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1896-12-01

the most perfect machine yet invented
for showing moving pictures. Among
the views shown are some that are in
tensely realistic and llfelike. Singu-
larly so Is the one which shows Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley strolling on his
lawn at Canton and receiving congrat-
platory kilograms. Very real and In
spring, too, is that of the Empire State
express running sixty miles an hour,
In the distance the locomotive is seen
taking water from a track tank while
running at full speed the spray thrown
out on both sides of the engine being
distinctly visible, There are number
of other views, all of which are lifelike
and natural, including Joe Jefferson in
the drinking scene of Rip Van Wrinkle,
Niagara Falls, a stable on fire, the
washing of a piclSaninny, and Trilby
and Little Billee. The whole exhibit
ton is one Of most intense interest and
attractiyeness. A very good speciality
performance is also given. Among
those who contribute to it are Miss Jes-
sic Millar, the four Toilette sisters, Mr..
Nelson and Miss Mllledge, Dixon, Bow
ers and Dixon, Delavoye and Frits, Gill
bert Sarony, Mr. Payne and Miss Ora
pc, and little Alma Christie.
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Townshend, who has ever been untiring
in his efforts to secure better protec-
ton for New Haven and the other
places along the sound, said before the
Connecticut board of trade in Hartford
in 1891: "As citizen of Connecticut,
of course, / take great interest in the
protection by means of fortifications of
the eastern approach of New York har-
Dor by Long Island sound. We as Con-
necticut people, Of course, feel that
while the United States government is
spending immense sums of money
along the coasts for Notifications and
protection that we shauld have our
share pro rata. OF course, for one
endorse it and hope it will meet with
the unanimous endorsement of this
board.
What we want is to have the gov
eminent go along in a systematic man
ner and while they are spending money
for Notifications along the Pacific and
southern coasts, to spend part of it
here
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COMMERCIAL LEAGUE ROLLERS

COMMERCIAL LEAGUE ROLLERS.
The first game in the Commercial
league was rolled last evening and
started with a. rush, the scores averag-
ing UP to the City league rolling, in
fact the Nonpareils beat out the City
league record for single team string
by pins, getting a total of 1868 for their
second string, Troup and Carey finish
ing with strikes in succession each.
Smith put the best single string, 21S
and Balbbitt captured largest total, 485
Both teams rolled well on fancy spares
Troup getting rs; Price, 5-9-7; Carey
$40; Johnson, ST. Mix, 1910; Rabbit
1929, and 1-2-7-S-9. The full score fol
lows:
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Grand Opera House.


Thomas Daily, well known in this
city, is with Hoyt's "a Tin Soldier"
which was presented at the Grand
opera house last night. A fair sized au-
dience witnessed the performance,
which was uproariously funny The
play is like all others of Hoyt's, so full
of comical situations that the audience
was kept laughing from the time the
curtain rose until it fell Like all others
of Hoyt's, also, it Is amusingly satir-
ical. 1t tackles the plumber and the
busy body neighbour" and the job is
well done.
Dan" Baker, Clarence Montana,
Miss Lizzie Conway and Miss Georgia
Laurence deserve special mention, but
no one of the company should be pass
ed without praise. The company is
certainly in the first rank IA Tin
Soldier will be presented this evening
and tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The attraction at the Grand opera
house the last half of this week will be
Darkest America" g, new stage pro-
duction, the aim of which is to depict
negro life in slavery and freedom. The
actors are all genuine negroes and sure
| ly ought to play the characters to per-
lection as they live their life over in
| the scenes on the stage. Singing and
dancing form a greater part of the en-
| tertainment. Several novelties will be
/ introduced, among the most prominent
of which are a colony of camp meeting
/ shouters, several hoodoo charm work
ers. forty or more buck and wing dan
/ GERS, a bevy of creoles Henderson
| Smiths brass band, Frank Hailstock' S
orchestra and the inimitable pickanin-
MES.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Hyperion.


Rice's Merry Burlesque company will
again present that fascinating extrav-
aganga, Excelsior Jr.," at the Hype-
rion next Friday, when the theater will
no doubt be crowded with play goers
who are fond of this class of entertain
ment. The immense success achieved
by this organization when last seen
here prompted Manager Bunnell to Sc
cure it for a. return visit. i 1t will be
seen here complete in every detail, with
it's tons of scenery, electrical effects,
grand chorus, ballets and an efficient
orchestra directed by Mr. Braham.
Excelsior, Jr.," has just closed a sue
cessful engagement at the Boston Mu-
scum, and comes direct from there to
this city.
MRS. PONDERBURY'S PAST"
The play Mrs. Ponderbury's Past"
noted comedians of the present day.
will produce at the Hyperion on Satur-
day evening, December s. in conjunc-
ton with the greatest tragedienne of
the present day, Madame Janauschek,
is an English adaptation, by the editor
of London Punch, of a famous French
comedy. In the hands of two such ca
pabale actors as Mr.. Robson and Mad
anne Janausehek a rare treat may be
expected. Sale of seats opens Thurs
day morning, December 8.
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THEIR ANNUAL GATHERING

New Haven House.A
The annual meeting Of the Sons of the
Revolution, Connecticut department.,
has been called to be held in New Ha-
ven at the New Haven house, Tuesday,
December 8. At this meeting will oc-
cur the annual election of officers,
members ofthe board Of managers and
delegates to the general society.
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Mealine Soap made Of pure material
A Good Investment.

On receipt Of ten cents, cash or
stamps, a generous sample will be mail
ed of the most popular catarrh and hay
fever cure (Ely's Cream Balm), suffi-
Gent to demonstrate it's great merit.
Full size soc. ELY BROTHERS,
Sc Warren street, New York city.
I suffered from catarrh three years;
1t got so bad / could not work; I used
two bottles Of Ely's Cream Balm and
am entirely we'll would not be with
out it.--A. G. Clarke, BAL Shawmut ave-
nue., Boston.
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Poli's Wonderland Theater.

Casters biograph received a most en-
thusiastie welcome when it went on ex-
hibition yesterday at Polls Wonderland
theater. The machine is undoubtedly
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FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS

MRS. WINsI.ow's SOOTHING SYRUP has been
used by Millions of Mothers for their Child
rem While Teething, with perfect success. Tt
Soothes the Child. Softens the Gums, Allays
all Pain; Cures Wind Collie, and is the best
remedy for Diarrh9a. Twenty-Five cents a
bottle. Oh 6tw
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Buy thyme, sage, summer savory,
sweet majoram and Bennett & Simp-
sons poultry seasoning at Thomas tea
store, $50 Chapel street. MI cod tt
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COMMITTEE ON ORDINANCES

The Committee on Ordinances viii meet
In Room NO. u, CITY Hall, on Thursday,
pose Of considering the petition OF the
Amalganlated Engineering Society for an
amendment to the ordinances governing
steam boilers in such a manner that the
Board Of Supervisors Of Steam Boilers shall
be constituted a board Of examiners with
the authority to issue permission to those
qualified to have charge of steam boilers
All persons interested In the above are
hereby notified to appear and be heard
thereon without further notice.
\ Per order, RUSSHLL A. BELDEN,
Chairman.
Attest: EDWARD A. STREET,
d1 st Assistant CITY Clerk
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651 1888 726 81 so 81 2115
Eurekas VS.. Semaphores this evening.
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THE COAST NOTIFICATIONS
no COMMENCE monk ON SOUND DE-
FENCES SOON.

Contract for Fertilization at Gull Island
neutrality-suspicious. Part Taken by
New Haven Chamber of Commerce in
Securing Necessary Appropriations.
New London, Nov. SOL, W. Hoff-
man & Co., of Philadelphia, will receive
the contract for constructing gun en-
placements on Gull Island, as the re-
suit of bids for the work computed at
the office OF Captain Smith S, Leach,
United States engineer corps, in this
city, to-day. The bidders and bids fol-
low: j. w. Hoffman & Co., Philadel-
phia, $1O6 62S.SO; II, NJ, Dudley, New
York, $115,12914; j. L. Grim & Co..
Philadelphia, $l16,751 Hughes Bros. q
Bangs, Syracuse, $117,06650; j. L,
Brown, New York, 1922, $50; Hartford
Paving company, Hartford $l2S,S59.S so;
Wardwell e. Co., Danbury, $126,2l9.9O;
Wilson g. Bailey company, New York,
sips, 571 20; e. S. Belden, Hartford, $780,
9S4. 20; W. H. Baldwin, New York,
$136,017; R. H. Broadhead, New Jersey,
S138, OBS; e. w. Everson, Providence,
$1Ss,017; sooysmith company, New
York, $40, 724,20; Manhattan Concrete
company, New York, $14S, S49.9O.
The work is of great magnitude and
includes excavating, laying concrete
building iron, steel and rubble work
manholes, woodwork, piles and install
ing ammunition lifts. The time speci-
fled for the performance of the work
is about six months. Nearly 1870
cubic yards of concrete will be used
With the work on Great Gull, the for
tification of the east entrance to Lone
Island sound is to be begun. Work
will be commenced when the conditions
of the contract are completed and or
notification from the engineer depart
ment to begin.