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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24

POLICE CoURT.-The following cases were
disposed Of yesterday:
Joseph Coleman was fined SIS for being
disorderly and violently resisting the po-
lice.
Lewis Blair, q small negro boy, arrested
for sleeping on the street, was discharged.
Gan Adams, drunk and disorderly. jailed
for thirty days.
Frank Hals1ead snd Charles Miller. drunk
aud disOTderly on the street. Halsiesd was
fired g, Miller S5.
Sallie Oliver leoiored) was jailed Tor sixty
days for stealing 1886 from Emma Quessn-
berry.
Claiborne Scott (colored) was 3ned 81 Tor
throwing rocks in the street.
Edward Morris alas Charles hcCarraek,
charged with being suspicious character,
was discharged upon eondition that the Sc
cused would leave the city.
John Harris was fBed Sl0 Tor one OF his
drivers violating the city ordnance IN re-
ference 10 fast driving.
Fred. HOrd and John Phillips were nned
S2 each for running wagons on the street
with improper licenses.
Fred. Washington (eoIoredl was fined e
for allowing his COW 10 run al large IN 'De
street.
! Alexander White (coloredl charged with
steaiiug q suit Of clothes frem Julia Garnet,
MAS ordered lsn stripes.
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Al Qs "a


RICHMOND, Va Ausnst =. 1851
A MEETING or STOCKHOLDERS OF,
n THE WtSThAk GRANITE COMPANY ~
VIRGINIA wli - 8-if ~ TIE offre ~ iae ~ Trpy
on THURSDAY the 1zi Ia - ~~Di- m1-f. es 7.
for DE election q a Board az Drcc and Ter he
trsnsscti00 of other nu-tae-1.
r SNowDyS ASDRfwS
Treasursr aad stsck holder rspF asg'ing mar- lhaa
one foGrrB of tis- ef0ck og ihr Yves han fsFsgsfe
C0mDany OF Nirsnnia. ~ l3-t-xz0
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3 . Iosa1
k9 s,sS%Sss;i;;s is:y School sIsISIsISIYI5LSL Z
Umpire, Mr.. ". A. Graves.
Another game will be played by these
elubs this afternoon.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24

NOTICE. meeting ~ ibe STOCK
~ H0LDERs OF The RICHMOND AND ban
WILLIE HAlLHLAD COMPANY ~la be Led A.
IL n. st ise oeice of the camp.ny. ~ ~ cify ef
RichaOnd, On she S0Iu DAY OF skfi sabkit-
lssl.
me above mss;ing IL called by ne "a 5irrisncd
ssoe kholders, baid.ug n0re than enc tepth 81 the
stock r. n. Lt1G Az.
JOSEPH BRYAN.
g.. W. PfEkfN~-
.n Qafd JANIS ~ Iafff Fy.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24

The following special telegram to this
psptr from LYNN coutsIns the latest news
from Monster Marvin:
The Police CoCrt room this msrSIDg was
eiewdsd with spectators to get glimpse 81
the netorious forger snd blgzmist Marvin.
A mong the crowd were several Of Lynn's
prominent businessmen, who took deep
interest In the proceedings. Marvin was
brought from Salem iSil BY Ofieer Kesgles,
sod when placed In the dock took matters
eooliy, occasionally looking around The
courtroom, then busJing himself with
reading daily paper. He looks none The
w0rse for wear sitter his Incarceration OF
Eve dsys in Salem Jail.
Z. n. Philips, Esq, district attorney,
sskei for q continuance oi the case. and
stated 10 The court that in the matter oi
Thomas A. Marvin,
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n D T &c Z

RICHMOND, VA. AnsG>t Q. 1881.
TIRE ANIMAL NEEfiNG OF Tnr -Isa x
HOLDERS Of THF RICHMOND AtD EtSr
POINT TEBnINAL RAILWAY AND WARK-
HOUSE COMPANY vii be bed n ~ NJ. - p
TfMRsR 9. 1881. a. sh once % fhe "a .,81T,
No. 1lO3 east Main slrest. Rsenmend Va
J. " LOGAN.
AZ 2O-fd Wee frcfisixot-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24
TIE PRIsoNER

here present, who is held to await the ar
rival Of ibe requisition from the Governor
OF Virginia upon Governor Long, that the
requisition has been received az the Execu-
tive Department. but owing 10 the absence
Of The Governor from the State il has not
received his signature, and consequently the
Government are not able 10 produce It in
court this morning.
ii. +. Hurlbut, Esq. counsel for Marvin.
said: This man il net held to await a re-
quisitiOn from the Governor Of Virginia
upon Governor Long, but bis case was con-
tinusd upon the ground that the Govern
neni wsnted tine TO produce their wit
nesse. from Chicago. But the Government
bad failed TO lake sny steps TO bring these
vi;uessss here. The defendant has rights
which should be respected. and having
been held since Thursday, Is
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24
pARArrvE WHY HoRTALITY.
Aug. I6, Aag. IA, Aus. Is, Aug. 20
1879. 1850. lSe1. 1851.


Total desths...is Is II p y IS IS Is
sliII-born...... o
Mesu temperature for the week ending
August 1871, Sc IS; mesn temperature for
the week ending August 20tb, 10 L.
Amount Of rainfall for the week ending
August l3,h, 0.10 inches amount Of rainfall
for the week ending August 20th, La
inches.
hate Population. as per census 1850
White. 1881; eolored, 25,6Y9-tOtal, Ca
g7O.' Rate Of mortality Of whole populs-
ton was 24.0s per 1 1,0O0 per anuum. Rate
Of morality Of white population was l1.oc
per !, 200 per sunum- Rate Of mortsliiy OF
cOlored population was 34.09 per LOCO per
sDnum.
Figures used in this report-Whlfe, SS,-
300; c0lored, 26, S90-i0tal, %, 0Oo-
. The $50 ADDED 20 population a. per sess1s s
o1nsiderec q mesore allowance for We noaIng
,of.r a. loo Of ef3.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24

NEw ORLEANS CIGARe-
WKsrkoRELAsD, QUEES BER:
AARDI GRAs. elegant.
D1re Havana 6liers-yery loo 81
CHRISTIAN wErFx-s.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24

kOI dfAUl
10 proceed, as il was not possible 10 get the
witness from The centre Of Illinois upon
whom one Of the forgeries was committed.
we have but one witness here who saw
Marvin present one Of The pieces OF paper,
and under the Circumstances We do not
think we shsuld be forced 10 proceed.
After consulting between counsel the
Judge continued the ease. until August 30th
under the same bail.
Marvin has been kept at the City Hall, snd
will remain there until the requisitios papers
arrived.
TEE WARRANT ALL RIGHT.
Commonweslth's-A Attorney Witt received
the following last night:
LINN, MASS, August %, 1881.
S0mueI B. Wit, CommonSoeGlth's Attor-
aey:
The warrant will be signed al O'Clock
this evening. Everything all right. There
~ill be a hdbeds corpus probably, but It
will amount 10 nothing.
8 n PHILLIPS
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eREar WORLDS EXPOSITION.
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InnfnQe.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24

ruS sleessr or ALL Rle SHOWS
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1881-08-24
YrrrIIIn 10 AHFIRIHa.

Since bis arrest crime upon crime
bss been be2ped upon him by the press
and scattered broadcast over the coun-
Try, and the stories we're furnished by the
parties from Virginia. he claimed that
there bad been ample time for the Govern
ment 10 have produced their witnesses here
this morning. The Government has sat
down and taken 10 action 10 have these
Witnesses present. Not even a telegrsphie
dispatch has been sent 10 these Witnesses.
but the Government has waited for the
reQuisiiion from Virginia, so as TO take the
hearing OF the ease out Of the Jurisdiction
Of the court, and the continuance now
ssked for Is for the same purpose.
AT. Phillips, replying, said: "YOur
Honor, | did all | could 10 communicate
With these witnesses; but, being IN f1r-of
State and being businessmen and not
knowing their addresses. you will see al
ouce the utter impossibliiy oi The Govern
ment being able 10 20 on 10 the short time
which il has bad 10 prepare It's case. / have
communicated with
TIE AUTHORITIES AT RICHMOND, va,
in regard to the Whereabouts Of these wit
nesses. bsVe done the best / could under
the Circumstances, aud ] will admit that the
Government did expect the requisitiOn pa
pers here long before this, ana they would
have been here this morning bad not Cover
nor Long been out OF the State
Judge Hsrmsn said that II what Mr..
Hurlbut stated in regard to the Govern
ment's course was true, be would be more
70 blame ihsn the counsel to grant q eontin-
uance. but be did not believe the case was
.s stated; but thought the Government bad
made efforts looking to the producing Of
witness
He asked Mr.. Phillips il be was ready 10
90 on with the case.
Mr.. Phillips replied that be was
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06

Choice Extracts from Druggists.
"We know the value of malt, hops. c,I;.
and iron composing Malt Bitters. -"
Oar lady customers highly praise them''
"Physicians pr escribe them in this town,
.'The largest bottle and best incidence
Chest blood purifier our sheIves''
aOur beat people take Malt Bitters.'"
sfSure cure for chifIs and liver diasnses,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06

August ., ls3l--od MarI6'so-2y
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06
HOUSEKEEPING, PAPERING, &c

HOuSE-PAlNTlNG, PAPERlNG, &c.
'g,HE undsrsigned respectfully inform. tho pub
-, NC tnat he Will execute promptly, in good
OUTSTANDING. PAPERING, GLAZING.
and all things pertaining to his ayocatiop. uoon
easy terms md Enable charges, wiIlre-Var-
n1sh Furniture. and for this purpose II desired
viii go to homes Of patron. in town or country.
VIM. w. JOHNSON.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06

IF you want Tub, Broom, Washboard,
Bucket, Axe Hsndle, Syrup, Sugars, COT.
fee, Boots and Shoes, Dried Fruit, also many
to DALGARN's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06
RoEncA.l
THE SOLD IovER.


sc came to thesbewer of herI love-.
Twangtng his sweet guitar,
His lily his fair. bright star.
He sang that his lovewas beyond compare
HIS voice was assweet as his seng-
Heisaid sheSwasopnre AID gentle.and fair.
And Ithoaght that he wasn't far wrong.
Why hesaag and PLAYED tiil the moon was higb,=
Aud sSeetswas the iovev6orn strain;
I'll the night caught up each'tpemulous sigh
And echoedseach sweetrefrain.
he told how he loved her. per aud o'cr,,
With passien.in every. word,
In songs shat Isaever heard beforc,-
And sweeter ones never we've heard.
And INwas Ijealousfe Well, scarcely; NOS;
Il was glad to hear bis lay =
Fever echoed him soft and low
kwhen-he sang whatI wanted to say,
For while he stood 'neath>tae~wiadow sill
Singing my darlings charms.
Isat ia the parlor dark and still:
With the girl that he sung in my arms,
Aud what in.thunde or did EhaFe TO be mad about
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06

CHARLES p. HATCH
Genfl Freight aud Psssr AKcrt
Joseph n: SANDS, Superintendent. =.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06
DITCHlNG, EXCAYATING. DC.

AAOn - AANus GU.
Y'hE uadersigned stiff offers his service. n, .
n: competent workman in the above line -
Ditehing and E1cavating of all kipds-Di1eir.
Cisterns. Ponds. Cellars &c -undertaken .tmodE
5ases and tashfGlly executed order. Ie.
saraa. on west Congress ST.. will receive
p.onp1 1ttention. bIastiHg aIso done in q sstis-
factory manner. and at lowest rates
March y, lsSO WESLEY LOWRY
ANFAssEo HAMS just received nd for sale
~ ,se, q. 8. DALGARN.
SoaETaING NEW,-Tin Sets, composed of
~ P.eces. TOT Sl.Uo, just received by
-!oly u, 1871. g. 8. DALGARN.
20 to NlMRoD TRUssELL's and get th.
fyoto NIMRoD TRUssEII,a ,nd w.. ,Lot
- selection and cheapest line of Tobaceoss in
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06
FOR SALE.

A FINE o-year-old JERSEY BULL, II. NJ.
N Ranson's stnckl. Also, Twenty-Five IN
PROVED YOUNG EWES, and MERINo
BUCKS. CHAS. E. TIMBERIAKE
August 90. 1ssl-St. A'
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06
June 81. issl-l3w

IL made from Simple Tropical Leaf of Rare
VsIue, and is a POSITIVE Remedy for ali The
diseAs that pains in the lower part of the
hedy-for Torpid Observation-Disclosures
Dizziness, Gravel, Malsria, and all difficulties of
the Kidneys, Liver, sad Urinary Organs. For
during Pregnancy. it has no equal. 1t restores
tho CANA that make ths blood. md hence ia the
beat Blood Purifier. Tits the only known rem
edy that cures Bright's Disease. For Diabetes,
use Warmers Safe Diabetes Cure
For Sale by Druggists and Dealers 81 25 per
bottle. Largcst bottle in the market Try it.
II. III. WARNER & CO.
Rochester, NY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06

No. 63s and 6ss daily. All other trains dali, "a.
eept Sunday No.i6l0 COS. con eess at 'stfssL
burg with trains Va. Midland Road No hus
to Baltimore via wanting ton without IA ~
of cars No 6l0 and COS 5dines at MI JaeksoplsS
Passengers for .Jordsp's. Springs leave enTs a.
Supplements: for Rock Enon leave care al w I'M
chester: for cApon SPRING. leave care atscs poa
SON for REwley Springs leave care at Hsffi sssl
burg. Parties whiting New Market and InI ~
Caves leave Cars at New Market.
EaM MANTZ
w. NJ. CLEMENTS. -
Mastet of Transport ,ioa Camden st,t;o,,g'
NAV 81, 1851
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06
TO TRAvELERs.
Spring & Summer Schedule
HaRPER'sFERRY 4 YALLEE BRANCH
ssys,s s'sF7Ss. 81 O. r. r.
Taking eject May %, 1881
.EAerMARp BOUND.

49, 49, ~
Leave stauntoas III 90 ; Is
a. NJ
H.rri'onburg. 400 liss $50
,,zssss 3 ~ sss SsEszs p M
NeS MARKET. $40 II 40 632
M dt4.: Jackson. el1,. Oil lis nc
strssbpsg. 8 90 ilscs a1s sss
Sspon Road. IS so lls6 2a5 "a
a y Ha a's s.e Z II II 50 - sss
s Mpsss,.s s sGS g as ss ssa rs
Sssrlsstowns - % s7ss $50 $40 4IsT IL So
H De sr Ferry ~ 9.lo 50. IS as 1910
Martinsharg, I2la' u II $50
.R F. sssiSsfsf s. So s. sig
49, - ! ~ ~ A. M.
,w'.shipgteas SIS o5 90 6 50.
,s.-. IA WESTWARD BOUND.
s...,o..sss.l, s sss !. g. 8, $40 sc sis
lie. Baltimore, - s.5Y,T Is ~ 4 90
Washington, s. 4Os 45s
Frederick, - -. @ Az = ~. Is sse
HAgerstown. =, i q AZ .sssl,sis. z & ~
asrper'. T., SIS It's ITO ,Isso 700
eAAtls.'o-n's $50 8 % q 81 sa;ios g ~,
Supplements, s;454 9 So 1901 g 40 $50
Winchester, SIT flO43 - % a so ssf 3ff1
Middistoxn. $50 Y Sc laSc SIS
- L. s.ss3ES 800 p. N. ~ n asfkss IEsIt
Cspen Road. Gil n 20 l,u7 : % -
straSburg, 62s 1880 III SIS
MI JAekson, 8 90 246s . "a Il Il 3 3. 4 Al
New Market. $50 sas ga .7ss53 s.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06
LADIES' HAIR WORK.

MISS IDA TUTwILER 10 prepared to do hair
IVA Work at moderate prices, and will mako
Braids, Puts, Curls Frizzes, etc. at re,idsn Of
her father, near the Baptist Church, in Charles-
town.
April L. ls7s-tf.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-09-06

ICE ICEyy
~ be had atany hour during the day a. ~.
store of MIR. J Ed. Burns, in Quantities to anil
purehasers and at popular price.
May %, IssI-4m.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06

ALPHA LODGE No. 1. a. o. u. w.
NNEETs AT THE FOLEY AND RIcKARD
lU building every Tuesday evening at
O'clock Sojournine brethren in good standing
are invited TO attend
Examining Physicians DIR. NJ. Rockman snd
GA. FLETCHER, M. W.
l. @. O. wHIrMoRE, Recorder.
Eureka Julv %. 1891. iyes-u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06
Foreclosure Of Lien.

In the District Court Of the Sixth Judicial
District of the State Of Nevada, In and for the
County of Eureka.
T. L. Conran, Plaintiff. against George n.
Compton and John Compton. Defendants.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT T. l..
IN Conran has this day commenced an action
In the above-entitled Court against George NJ. !.
Compton and John Compton. for the foreclos-
are Of Q mechanics lien against Lots 4 and 8.
In Block 81. McCoy's survey OF the town Of Eu-
roka, Eureka County. Nevada All persons
holding or claiming liens en- said premises un-
der the provisions OF an Act Of the Legislature
OF the State OF Nevada, entitled IAN Act to
secure liens to mechanics and others. and to
repeal all other Acts In relation thereto" ap-
proved March Q, 1875, are hereby notified to be
and appear before said Court on Monday the
Tth day Of February, A. D. 1881. at the opening
OF Court on said day.and to exhibit then and
there the iroof of their said liens.
T. L. CONRAN
ALExANpER WILSON, Attorney.
furrka, December 81. 1880 jaSoAw3w
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06

EUREKA LODGE. NO. I6. +. q A. M.
FT,HE STATED COMMUNICATIONS OF EU-
reka Lodge, No. 10, +. b A. NJ, Will be
held in Odd Fellows' Hall Saturday. on or be-
fore the full moon.
Members Of sister lodges, and sojourning
brethren in good standing, are cordially invit
ed to attend. EVAN JONES, W. ID.
ALEX. D. Rock. Secretary.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06
Horses Ranched.

n FRsONs WISHING THEIR STOCK
,snehed can get good feed at my ranch
on Duekwster.
Prices moderate.
Fureks, December IS, 1880. daft
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06
NOTICE TO TRAVELLERS.

DARTIEs DESIRING PASSAGE TO RAIL-
4 WAY Stations will please procure ticket
at the jackson House, or at the Fashion stables
and leave orders 10 be called.
W. II. SWEENEY h co.,
clt-t Bus Proprietors.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06
NOTICE

n NJ. PARIS HAS PURCHASED THE IN.
VI terest of Frank Doutrick In the mercan-
tile firm of T. r. Hutchinson h Co. MIR. Paris
will be the resident partner of the Arm IN THIS
place. T. X. HUTCHINSON co.
Eureka, Dec. 5, 1880. d4u
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06
SOCIETIES.

BULLION ENCAMPMENT NO. 10.
i. o. o. F.s
HOLDS REGULAR SESSIONS ON THE
H First and Third MONDAYS Of each
menth, at IN O'Clock. p. NJ, In the Foley
Richards Building.
Sojourning Patriarchs are invited to attend
8. d. HENRY, O. p.
+. NJ. HARTMAN. Scribe. mrlof
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1881-03-06
Turn out Your Stock

nETE MAGLAY WILL RANCH HORSES
ii and cattle at reasonable figure by the
month. at his Antelope Springs ranch. 1t is a
good winter range. and will take stock from
town every two weeks, returning them when
desired. ol9-u
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-21
BOARD OF EDUCATION.

The City Board of Education met last
evening, President Tracy in the chair. Pres.
ent full Board, saving the vacancy occa-
stoned by the resignation of Mr.. Mesick.
Bids for the school property, Sixth and L
streets fold Franklin buildine), were received
as follows: Scott Ingram, $4,000. Jacob
Tomkins, $500; G.. Sullivor, S3,1OO; F.
Biewener, 1850; and the latter bid was
accepted and the sale ordered.
The Library Committee reported in favor
of buying the Encyclopedia Britannica and
"Science for ALL" The purchase was post
poned until October next.
On the question of electing successor to
Mr.. Mesick, Messrs. Stevens, Dreman and
Freeman were nominated, and z. III. Stevens
was elected on the second ballot.
The Exempt Firemans Association sent in
proposition TO reimburse the Board in a
sum not exceeding $50 for money paid by the
Board to G. w. Shepherd for any claim
made by him TO improvements on the lot at
Twenty fourth and NJ streets, sold to the
Board, provided Shepherd removes from the
ground peaceably. The offer was accepted
and it was ordered that Mr.. Shepherd have
leave to remove the Improvements.
The Beard ordered plans to be submitted
by architects for new four-class school
house, not to cost to exceed 5000. including
walks and out-houses, and that the plans are
to provide for fifty single seats in each room,
and also for building fer tYo classes not
to cost over 81, 500.
It was ordered that the teachers report this
week to the Superintendent lists Of pupils
that are recommended for promotion and
lists of those they cannot promote.
Ordered that the Superintendent report the
number of teachers that it will be necessary
to elect for the various grades
The Board accepted an invitation to take
part in the Fourth of July procession and tc
go in the line in body.
The Board indorsed the plan of the Fourtt
of July Committee to have the public school
represented in the procession, aud requested
the pupils to select delegations from escl
class where the pupils are large enough tC
march in line, and where parents will consent
the object beirg to have the School Depart
ment creditably represented by delegations
large or small, from sll the classes possible
The Board then adjourned
Sacramento daily record-union., 1881-06-21
THE BURNS SLOUGH CANAL
The Plan ami Specifications Adopted Yes
teriay.


A joint meeting OF the City Beard OF
Trustees and the Board of Supervisors was
held at the Courthouse yesterday, il relation
TO the proposed construction Of the Thirty
frat and Y street canal. City Surveyor
Bassett and County Surveyor Pierson were
also present. The Board of Trustees submit
ted plan aud specifications for the work,
which had been prepared by the City Sur
vevor and which were read by that officer.
After their full consideration they were, upon
a.call of the roll of the two Boards present,
unanimously adopted. Upon motion the
Board of Trustees was authorized to adver-
tise and receive bids for the work, and the
Board of Supervisors will meet with the
Board of Trustees at the City Hall
on July 5th, for the purpose of opening the
bids and awarding the contract.
Tie specifications. which convey full in.
formation in regard to tie dimensions and
construction of this cansl. which is to turn
and keep cut the waters of Burns slough from
the city, are as follows:
SPECIFICATIONS.
The line of this canal will follow near the
east side OF Thirty-frst street and the south
side of Y street.
The canal Is to be constructed with bot
tom width Of feet; slopes OF to in earth.
and t to in hard pan, as shown by the tol-
lowing diagram