The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-26


The engines of the Texas hdVihs pe.i
brilt by the Richmond Locomotive worn.
and the entire vessel being proouet VI
the Norfolk yard lends an addiiioIdi III
terest to her and serves to snow tnea'
visitors what can be done "i''iih W"
c,nia's borders. 49,. or,oc.
Another interesting TACT III th'S Ool''S -
tjon g that the idea OF nrst coi'pouiiu''ie y :
the locomotive came from the puiiuine W
tho Texas' engines. After much experi
menting the first compound Was pi'i' 60
is now In its nfth year Vi W.
Chesapeake and OHIO. ,,s
This engine will be shown by the build
ors during the coming convention at Oio
point. and illustrates a new depar,ure
In ,ba use of steam. This engine, II Is
nrobable. will give a practical example o'
ito usefulness by bringing the entire con-
xenti,n tn this city for a trip through the
hig nlapt. As there will be about hVe
hundred members present the test VIII
be a good one.
OTHER FEATURES.
In addition and I'm contrast TO the ABOVE
mentioned will be shown new com
pound consolidation freight engine just
completed for the same road' Every
been adopted and the economy OF lne
whole lies I'm the compound feature. This
enpin, represents the highest type oi
Locomotive building and weighs nearly %
tons Finally this plant viii snow ,he
front end and cylinders OF the celebrated
"pichmond tramp" with part or boiier
and steam connections. The cyiinners
ore cut away 30 as to show all vital parts
81 cns>;nee I'm actual service.
Taken as whole, and including tne
..rexas', engines this firm will have an
exhibit of which they may wen De
proud and which will compare most Ia
,,o-a h,,, with any similar one In the coun-
try.
THE CORRESPONDENCE.
Tho following correspondence explains
Richmond Locomotive
and Machine Works.
Washington. ID. c.. May 90 l~'.
Dear Sir.-I called upon you this az
ternoon ana regret that aid not ha.e
the pleasure OF paying my respects "
Won NV especial errand was 10 ASK
that Won have the Texas In Hampton
Roads between the eth and 18th OF the
coming month Of June at which tihe
there will be a meeting OF the haiiroau
Master Mechanics of the United states.
They will number between four ana hve
hundred, and coming from all parts Oh
the country an invitation from you ior
them to inspect the reAas WI" ~.
much appreciated and inspire tnei" VIZ, VIZ
interest in the growth OF me Navy: we
nrouosc 10 bring them TO Richmond on
s,,er,a, train 70 Inspect the Richmond Lo-
coyuotive Works, Of which am the pres
sdent hut having constructed the ma
cb,nerv for the Texas" I am anxious
that II should be seen by them.
understand the Texas" Is en- route
IN Boston to be present at the unveilinE
Of the Shaw monument on the Utn m
stant. This would allow full time for
her 10 reach Hampton Roads by the 9TH
| uito. Mr.. Finney has promised to tell
| YOU more fully my arguments I'm this
! matter and thanking you In advance for
| AZ least your kind consideration Of my
| request, / remain
Yours very truly,
w. r. TRICG.
President.
The Honorable Secretary of the Navy.
MR. ROOsEvELTs REPLY.
| Navy Department. Washington. ID. c..
May q. 1891
sir:-Repiying to your letter OF the
2oth instant. asking that United States
| steamer Texas" be ordered TO Hampton
| Roads between the 7th and 17th OF June.
| nexf. at which time convention Of the
| nsilroad Master Mechanics Of the United
| atafen viii be In progress. I have to In
| form YOU that the Department has direct
| - The Commander In Chief of the North
| Aslnnfic o1atiea. II the requirements Of
1 ~ service p1rmif. 70 0F1e the veGDel
n ounnfion e - q HamDton Roads q