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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-18

THE Democrats in Congress have
agreed that the proposition for an in
vestigation of the alleged Florida frauds
in the late Presidential election shall
come from the Judiciary Committee
in the regular order of bust
ness The committee will ask
for authority to investigate all
the facts in relation to the election
of Members of Congress and of Presi-
Dental Electors in that State, with a
view of ascertaining whether the state
ments of McLin and others are true,
the investigation to be confined to these
points only and without reference to the
question of the Presidential title.
The majority report of the Commit
tee on Expenditures in the Navy De-
partment says that the administration
of the Department from 1869 to 1876,
inclusive, is characterized by the great
est extravaganza and total disregard of
all legal restraints, the result of which is
that the several bureaus are now indebt-
ed to the aggregate amount of over
1000, 600, Notwithstanding the current
appropriations for those years aggre-
gate S149 100000. For this vast outlay
says the report, "there is nothing to
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-18

The transit of Mercury, which occurred
on the 9Th, was successfully observed
from the various observatories through
out the United States. Prof. Peters, of
Hamilton College, is of opinion he dis
covered indications of atmosphere on
the planet.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-18

JUDGE SAWYER, of the United States
Circuit Court of California, has render
ed a decision which excludes the Chi
nese from citizenship. The " Act to
correct errors and to supply omissions
in the Revised Statutes of the United
States" of Feb. Is, 1875, provides that
the naturalization laws shall apply to
" aliens, being free white persons, and
to aliens of African nativity, and to per-
sons of African. descent" Judge Saw
yer, in his opinion, goes into an ex-
haustive analysis Of the meaning of the
term "white.' - He quotes Webster,
Linn@us, Culver, and the American
Cyclopedia," and concludes that a
Mongolian is not a "white person."
within the meaning of the term as used
in the naturalization laws of the United
States.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1878-05-18

Mrs. GAINES is about to institute legal
proceedings in st. Louis to recover
property in that city which her father,
Daniel Clark, received in French and
Spanish grants, valued to-day at not
less than S5,000,000. The Southern
Hotel property is embraced in Mrs.
Gaines's claim. Her case in New Or
leans having been decided in her favor,
the same decision will apply to the st.
Louis property, it is held.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
OFFICIAL.
ToSthe Qualified Electors of the State
of Louisiana.
OFFICE OF BECnETART on STATE, J
STATE or LOUISIANA,

OFFICE OF BECHETART on STATE, J
STATE or LOUISIANA, !
New Orleans July IT. 1B78 J
In pursuance Of article lat Of the constitU-
tdon OF this State, publication is hereby given
to the voters Of this State Of the proposed
amendments to the constitution Of this State,
agreed to by two-thirds Of the members
elected to each house Of the General Assem-
bly. at It's session Of 1878, and which are re-
ouired TO be published, three months before
the next general election for Representatives
to the General Assembly, In at least one nows-
paper In every parish Of this State, In which
q newspaper shall be published. Said amend
menty appear more fully III acts Nos. 70 and
Va OF the regular SESSION Of the General AS
senbly of 1878, and In act No. IL OF the extra
session Of the General Assembly Of 1878,
which are officially published for tho informa-
tion Of the voters and which will be submit
ted to the people at the next general election,
to be held on tho fifth day of November,
fpext) 1878, In such o manner and form that
the people may vote for or against each
amendment, separately, and II q majority of
the votes at said election shall approve and
ratify alI or either Of said amendm ents, the
same shall become phrt OF the constitution.
WILL. A. STRONG,
"".*"" Secretary OF State.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
OFFICES OF REGISTRATION.
MAYoRALTY OF New ORLEANS
fifv Hutl htJfy,Iut IN tp7p

MAyoRALTY OF New ORLEANS, 1
City HILL. August 80. 1878. !
The following mentioned localities have been
selected for offices of registration in the diff.
ferent wards Of the city. viz:
First Ward-Corner of Orange and Tcboupi-
tOul9s streets.
Second Ward-No. 244 Carondelet, between
Delord and St. Joseph streets.
Third Ward-Corner Common and Robertson
streets.
Fourth Ward-Canal street, between White
and Dupre stre ts. Thursday. October 10.
Fifth Ward-RamDart. corner of st. Ann
street,
Sixth Ward-No. 139 Hospital. near Burgundy
street.
Seventh .Ward-Corner Of Victory and French
men streets.
Eighth Ward-Corner of Greatmen and Poet
streets
Ninth Ward-Corner of Greatmen and E).
mira streets.
Tenth Ward-No. Is Josephine street.
Eleventh Ward-Corner Washington and
Magazine streets
Twelfth Ward-Corner of Magazine street
and Louisiana Avenue.
Thirteeth Ward-Corner Of Magazine street
and Bordeaux.
Fourteenth Ward Magazine. between peters
Avenue and Octava street.
Fifteenth Ward-At the Agiers courthouse
Sixteenth Ward-Court- house.
Seventeenth Wnrd-New Lake End.
ED. PILsBURY.
au30 cot Mayor
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
tory, except such as may require police regu
latfons, Id towns and cities.

tory, except such as may require police regu'
lations, In towns and cities.
NUMBER TWENTY.
The Legislature fs authorized TO exempt
from State, municipal or parish taxation
household goods, such as furniture, wearing
apparel, tools Of trade or profession and fam
lily portraits, not exceeding In aggregate value
the sum Of five hundred dollars.
ACT NO. IL, EXTRA SESSION OF 1878.
NUMBER TWENTY ONE.
Strike out the first part Of article 142 of the
constitution Of 1868, which reads: "A uni.
versity shall be established and maintained
In the city OF New Orleans. It shall be com.
posed of q law, q medical and o collegiate de-
partment, each with appropriate faculties
The General Assembly shall provide by Law
for its organization and mafntenance;" and
insert: ."The university shall be maintained
It shall be composed Of D. law, medical and
an academical department., and such other
departments as may be established by law,
each with appropriate faculties; provided
that the law and medical departments already
organized shall continue in the city Of New
Orleans, and the academical and other de.
partments may be located elsewhere in the
State" jy18 I'd
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
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NOTICE.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE.. CITY HALL
Now Orleans september 2b. 1878.
Whenever 1t becomes necessary to REMOVE
any Of the OFFICES or REGISTRATION
from their present location. application for
said removal must be made to this department
according to the provisions Of ordinance No
4677, Administration Series, approved Septem-
ber IT. 1S7B
CHARLES CAVANAC
sa2s Administrator of COmmerne
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
WOOD! WOOD! WOODl

4 7ONBTANTLY RECEIVING PER HONEY
~ Island line Of steamers, J, II. Frazer. Jose"
Dhine and barges. At Wholesale and retail.
Honey aslana WeOa anG Eo@i Yardss
No. s7s Julia. near Magnolia Bridge New gasins
also at corner Carondelet Walk and marais
street. Old Basin. Main office, No 1853 Common
street, r. O. address, Lock box 1850.
Wood delivered to any part Of the city.
Oak Wood, Der cord tbast) -~s~~.s5 50
Oak and Ash mixed, Der cord. ...-..~-.---. 9 90
Liberal discount madeto dealers, Full meas"
nra and aaria7acfinn 9Haraptaef. dec2 tf
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
MUNICIPAL ADVERTISER EMTS,
REPAIR OF PLANK ROADS.
DEPARTMENT OF IMPROVEMENTS,
Room No. 16, City HILL,
New Orleans. October d. 1879.

?
Sealed proposals will be received at this office
until MONDAY. November 4, 1878. at 10 o'clock
m, for the repairs to the plank roads throughout
the city. in accordance with specifications on
file In the office Of tho City Surveyor
Tho city reserves the right to reject any or all
bids. JOHN MCOAFFREY
Oc95 Administrator
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01

CONS EmvATHvE PARTY
OFF LOUISIANA.
Rooms COMMITTEE ON REGISTRATION
and Eleotlons state Central Colnmittee. !
No. 109 CuotOmhOuse street,
New Orleans, September 49, 1873,
To Democratic Conservative voters:
You are AGAIN CALLED upon to REGISTER
| and you are earnestly requested to EXERT
YOURSELVES and use every effort In your
power TO HAVE EVERY DEMO CRATIC and
Conservative VOTER in the city and State
REGISTERED, to again defeat our common
enemy.
i. Your OLD CERTIFICATES OF registration
CANNOT BE USED for the coming election.
2. EVERY VOTER MUST HAVE NEW Pa
PERS.
3. NATURALIzED CITIZENS MUST BRING
their NATURALIZATION PAPERS. so as to
avoid any Inconvenience In being registered.
4. REGISTER AT ONCE. Do not wait until
the LAST DAY. when the Offices will be
CROWDED.
6. ALI REGISTRATION OFFICES WILL
REGISTRATION OFFICES.
TerDsichore and Robin street.
Second Ward-No. 244 CnrOndelet, between
DeIord and st, joseph streets.
Third Ward-Corner Of Common and Robert
son streets,
Fourth Ward-Rampart, corner of Cont
street.
Fifth Ward-RamDart. corner Of st. Ann
street.
Sixth Ward-No. 139 Hospital. near Burgundy
street.
Seventh Ward-Corner of Laharpe street and
Gentily Road.
Eighth Ward-Corner of Greatmen and Poet
streets.
Ninth Ward-Corner of Greatmen and Elmira
streets.
Tenth Ward-Corner of Jackson and Mapa-
zine streets.
Eleventh Ward-Corner Washington and Mag
azine streets.
Twelfth Ward-At the Market-house
Thirteenth Ward-Corner Of Napoleon Ave-
nue. and st, CHARLES street.
Fourteenth Ward-Magazine, between Peters
Avenue and Octavia street
Fifteenth Ward-At the .Algiers court house.
Sixteenth Ward-Court- house.
Seventeenth Ward-Corner Of Second and
Jefferson streets.
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01

Precinct No 1.-Corner Leonidas and Levee
Carroton Avenue to { Upperns r HsfHG, sreef ao 'f0
Precinct No. 2-Corner Madison and JEAN
nete streets. From Fifth street to Eleventh
line street.
Precinct No. s-At New Lake End. Is bound
ed by Eleventh street, Upperine street, and
Upperline Canal to the Lake, to the New canal,
and The CO to CarrOltOn Avenue Oc25 te
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
EIGHTH WARD.

Precinct No. 1-Corner Dauphine and Poet
streets. From river to Danphins street, and
from Lafayette Avenue to Eiysjan Fields
Precinct No. 2-Corner Daupbine and En-
ghien streets From DauDhius to st. Claude
street, aud from Lafayette Avenue to Elysian
Fields.
Precinct No. 3-Cornnr Girod street and Wash
ington Avenue. From St. Claute to Claiborne.
an! from Lafayette to Eiystan Fi4l1s.
Precinct NJ. 4-Marigng street between Der
bigny and Roman streets. From Claiborne to
Florida Wax, and from Lafayette Avenue to
EIysian Fields
Precinct NJ. .5-Mlnebnrg tOld Lake End.
| 4, enue to Eiysian Fi-li8.
NINTH WARD.
Precinct No. 1-bakery; corner Of Moreau and
| from afayette Avenue TO Poland street.
Precinct No. 2-Corner of Jordan Avenue and
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
TO THE LADIES'

DIR, BILLIE has returned from Paris and
opened an Office at 1876 Canal street., between
cret OF Ninon de PEncIos. who up to her death
in ner seventy second year Of age, retained the
beauty. vfvactty and spirit ~ ,Yhen she was
which IL pleasant ev9n enjoyable. ladies can do
aHay With all cosmeses and ID paints. as the q IN
bseomsa soft and vnIte: @ re tns eyea M Tegain their
rurns. The old become young, and the young.
who hays ruined themselves. with late hours
igor and FIRE Of youth All diseases and
troubles peculiar % estes treated BY harmless
and painless naerhod. Consultations and cor.
raspondance strictly confidential.
dea = Dk- RIL5AE. 1aa OaraI street..
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01

That the seat OF government shall be ostab-
;Ished at the city Of Baton Rouge or at the
city OF New Orleans, as the majority OF the
voters of the State may determine at the next
state capital at Baton Rouge shall indorse
on their tickets, "For State Capital, Baton
Rouge" those voting to locate the capi-
col at New Orleans shall indorse on their
hckets, "For State Capital, New Orleans
(Strike out article one hundred and thirty
nnat
The New Orleans daily Democrat., 1878-11-01
POLLING PLACES.
MAyoBALTY of NEW ORLEANS.

@FVH o115EtHBt ODtUUBE "A, Ib7b. J
In conformity with section 10 Of net No. IS. of
the extra session Of 1877, tho following are the
polling places established In the several pre-
cincts Of the parish OF Orleans for the election
to bs held on Tuesday. November s, 1873.
Given under my hand and seal of Office the
date above written.
EU. PII.SBURY Mayor
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
The Treasurer's Accoun,nn,

cornelius StlnsOn, the ncWly-elected
Ireasurer's accountant, did no, put in an
appearance at the Trcasurers office this
morning, and Mr. Taylor continued on
duly. deeming it proper not to leave the
Office until his successor is installed Mr..
Vincent sill insists that he will not adj
init Mr.. Stinson into the Office until he is
perfectly satisfied in regard to his char
acier and ability. lie is not personally
acquainted with Mr.. Stinson, aud saws on
general principles he entertains no evil
thought in regard TO hikl, but he insists
that he must be thoroughly satisfied be-
fore he recedes from his present deter.
mnation. With much satisfaction the
City Treasurer handed GAZETTE re.
porter the following item
Crowds of citizens, to-day, both Demo.
Gratis and Republicans, called upon CITY
, treasurer Vincent and told him to stick
10 his determination of admitting no ON,
TO his office, whom he did rot desire. a
body OF gentlemen of both parties. rem
resenting over a million Of dollars m,.
, together and sent him word that The,
would stand by him at all hazards, as h,
was right and should be sustai ned.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
THIRD EDITION
South Carolina.
Governor Hampton Elected United
States Senator.
COLUMBIA, Dec. 10, 1873

Governor Hampton Elected United
States Senator.
COLUMBIA, Dec. 10, 1873.
The Legislature to-day elec'ed Cover
nor Hampton to the United States Sen
ate. The vote was taken separately in
each house, as required by law. The
Senators who We're present-twenty-nin
in all-includlng the repu bicans, voted
unanimously for the Governor.
The House, with the exception Of two
members, also voted for Hampton. The
eXcep ions were Messrs. Miller and Sim
mons, colored members from Beaufort,
who voted for L. w. NJ. Mackey.
The scene III the House was quite i'm
pressiye. \ letter was read from Gov
enor Hampton defining bis position, say
ing he was not candidate, but thtt the
Office was neither to be sought nor de-
clined.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
YESTERDAYS STORM.

The storm of yesterday, although
severe, did but little damage in tLis
vicinity, as far as can be learned. The
water in the Christiana arose high enough
to overflow the banks in the vicinity OF
South Wilmington inundating the
marshes, also the causeway. Over Eley
enth street bridge, it flooded the frs
floors of row Of frame houses on Heal,
street, belongingl TO Vim. Forrest, thereb,
compelling the occupants to seek refuge
IN the second stories. There will be yer,
| little loss.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
Recommending RObesOn's In.
IicJInenl.

WAsHIN iToN, December 10.-The
majority report nt the House naval COM
miltee in tie Robson case. which recon-
mends the Indictment of the eX-Secretary
and will be s'gnrd by all the Demo
cratic members, was turred over to the
mil ority this mornirg, who are expected
TO have their report ready at the meeting
of the committee Oh FRIDAY.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
F00D az AASE
4 substitute For D R u GS

FOOD is made curative agent nv con
cehirall"n and artificial digestion, and :
l. simple IN its application that The ad
wee OF Physicians Is not required.
thousands OF recOveries from chronic
diseases are reported, where the best neaI
cal skill has failed.
Many Of the best Phy sicians throughout
The country are DISCAkDING DRUG
ana using the BLA >CHAkD b Loo u
Tying results, permanently relieving ali
forms Of Physical and Mental Bebt.lty.
Inc Dyspeptic and Consumpuve Patient
sufferers from Malarial or Blooi Poison.
lh=, together win the entire list OF com.
lialuts peculiar TO the Female sex n.d m
ne u'e Oi lhls Food sure ami SPECIFY le.
L-et.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
CLOSE OF TuE d 49,

NLVoE UF III T A. X. FAIR.
The iair of the American Rifles which
has been In progress at the Institute Hall
since Thanksgiving night closed iast
evening. During the progress OF the far
the tendance was good, but owing to
tne outlay which the company were
unueF ,'h-y will just about clear expenses.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
LInnI MasI.nA

Charles Goiman, "A trainp by nrofass;on
had his right hand badly mashed last
night at New Castle junction. whiIs
riding on freight train on the p w
~ Is X. X. Hh was brought to the de.
pot IN this city. where DR.. Kane, dressed
the wound, after which he was taken In
the City Hall. "
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
TOTAL lBSllsEAJk SAINT hnb llLl II
RlPLNS.

There Is n curious s'ory about some natI
wines which are extcn ively advertised noI
days, and have onl, rcccn,.y been Put up>
t..e market. Dr.. Cudcf, ihc weli-knoa
grapc-grpwcr Of Croton fe.H' d.ed in I61
Some Of his heirs eat"-a.nl 'emperan|
views of such eyEeme k'- il,t ilcy va
unwilling - allow the src, n. wines then
hand to be sold or ony ,e % lie mad
The C.aDcs have sclIetlme. B. n sent
market. ard cog "'imrs ici % feov m
tAe vines. his cn.yncwt o.'rteI
have sG. '""Gcd in --.r .pf '.t& sr Ed
Cf tie c1a at h.n ,.'a - H
ho.i. Among i.H.-II. t...,'t II
oi 1904. d,.,r.pel
bat sps scsuuS irg "A
than a"t L.r
wholly on. ko a1v 4
CEow'h 1t U'J
Trmt, al'f ard st
fancicrs haze. .r,.it..
oldcs, na,i eNirc u,
siderable ouana.s.. t.e 'A
hands OF thc wr.l.st
honse e the Ih,f ."a
No1. II, Is77
The above s7eaa, ,rr..a 'e'y.
add that this is d. u.-7 l4-'.'' '"' Y
neither dyuggei, E.rr-' ''- '..'' u
has been rpencd aai u'!1v'd T.. 'e
fo- medicinal or saorauen'1l p';, q
unsurpassed. 1t can be 'b'. 7'- j '' "'
Of the leading Duss.s's 'f'42' 'a
United States, and ut wholesale ''@
undersigned, who VII forward de'a'
pamphlet. free Of charge, on appi'4'''A'
Respectfully ets''
H.K. & r. 3. THURBER q W.
Wea B,oadlcay. Rei.ie '"! H1'''A ''''
N-t.o. y rr
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11

For the year past nave constantly
prescribed ThE BLANCHARD BLOOD
AND NERVE r. FOOD to my patients of
all ages, from eighteen moths to eighty
three years. Ia every case the result has
been exactly that claimed by you. 1t Is
by iar the most vilLaule and reliable
1 Oulc have ever met with.
EDWARD SUTTON SMITH, NJ. H.
~ Irving Place, New YORK.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
Nervous Debility

which underlies all forms q: Chronic Dis
ease Is speedily overcome by the use OF
tkIs Food.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
NV YnkY Novrn,h.r az

NV YORK, NoVcnb' .6, 81.
DR. V. W. BLANCuAkD: Dur!ng the
pas1 year have prescribed your various
preparations of Food cure, nd feel happy
70 say they have met my most sangulne
expectations, giving to patients long en-.
ieebled by blood poison, chronic disease,
or over drug dosiHs the needed nutrition
and nerue force.
PRoF. CLEMENCE 5. | OZIER, MD,
Dean OF HON Med. College and Hospital
for Women, New York City
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11

Hundreds Of Cases Of BRIGHT'S DIS
r A : + oi the Kidneys have been reported
cured. For NeuTalgic and Rheumatic
diseases II Is nj most specific PHYSICAL
and Mental Debility from the use OF A leo
hSl, Opium and Tobacco or from any un-
hamable cause. ind in this Food a natu.
raj and potent remedy.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11

Also large assortment of Fancy Hand
kerchiefs In silk, Lawn and Linen, as we'll
as an immense stock of hemmed and hem
med-stitched Linen Hand dkerchiefs Tor la
dies, gentlemen and children, in and out
OF fancy boxes.
MA II OF the above are being offered at
their usual Low Cash Prices, wholesale
and retail.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11
THE BURGLARS BEING TRACKED.

This morning, while Miss Lv,ua ralley
was coming into the city, she saw two
men near Eleventh and King streets,
"hom she positivel y Identified as the two
men who robbed the toll house ON Mon.
day night She Immediately went to the
police station and left a description OF
the men with the police, with view 10
having them arrested as soon as possible
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11

SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
Or sent by Express on receipt of price.
The daily gazette., 1878-12-11

|
racity was called in question; IL
was about ten days ago since
e have heard it doubled don't
$ know how many people were present ;
!. heard II often when went to my sisters:
: can't tell how many times as / dldn't
,, keep any book of 10.
Il j. Frlsby Newcombe, sworn Am a
t brother of the prisoner live IL miles
b from Mrs. Dodspn's farm have Known
IS James Jones; his reputation for truth is
Il very bad.
Cross-examined.-Go OF acquainted with
him in Cecil county about We wears ago
- had partially forgotten him III
y TO within three months
y have heard his reputation for trutl
- and vrrac'ty many times; didn't know
VINO were present at the first time; Their
certainly were more tnan two person
~ or there couldn't have been any con
u versation.
10 Joseph X. Wilter, sworn: Live !;
C. Kent county; Jones' reputation in IN
- county is very bad; if | knew he wa
t,lliIg the truth l would Uelieve him.
didn't / wouldn't.
1 Thomas G.. Morgan, sworn. Homo,
reputation is very bad.
}. Cross-eXamined: Have not seen an,
:, thing OF Jones for the past years sJone
lc Is about "a or 40 years old; he might b
g. older.
Thomas Van DEke. sworn: Jones live
with me In Cecil county; know him sine
: he wasa lad; bis reputation for truth am
10 veracity Is bad very bad; wouldn't be-
10 lieve him on his oath
~ Cross-eXamiDed: He worked for ~,
no two years heard people say, oh, wouldn
T'e believe Jim Jones on his oath; heard hi,
~ speak OF his reputation for honesty don
think there W ould ba many who woul
trust him, know wouldn't,
Bozeman avant courier. [volume] (Bozeman, Mont.) 1872-1882, 1878-10-24
Montana not Mountain bounH-N"sss
raj and Nearly Level Route i0so
the Territory.
Prom the late Report of Gen. Jas. S, Brisb

rrom the late Report of Gen. Jas. S, Brisbin'
U. A.
had ALWAYS been led to believe nom
What had heard and read Of the country
that there was a high and almost impass-
ohio divide betwe esn Montana and Idaho.
1,ertainly crossing the Pleasant Valley
r.noe of mountains did not impress me
viii the idea OF natural route into Mon
tana. Imagine then my surprise when as
sending the Madison found myseiI on y
broad. level. plain and crossing this came
to Henry's Lake. from which the country
gradually descends to the line OF ldaho.
There are no mountains at all to be cross
ed and should Montana ever wish to build
a railroad by this route there is nothing 10
prevent. Two-thirds Of the distance is a
level plain and most Of the way an air line
can he constructed except the diversions
here and there to cross the Madison and
snake rivers. The route up the Madison
| is 20 level as not to require grading and
hut few and small bridges. The line from
Henry's Lake to Idaho via the Snake rlvel
valley. is along rich and level valley
where one can see for ten miles straight a
4 !. bird flies. So gradual was the ascent
did NOT know when we crossed the divide
and came to Henry's Lake on the ofne
side before was aware we were over TN
ItoC. An = rsquired: . makes roa'