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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

PoLITics in the states is RAINING
high, but seem mighty tame COM
pared with Cherokee politics here
last summer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

Col. HUeH A. DINsMoRE defeat
ed Sam Peel for the nomination
from the fifth congressional district
of Arkansas.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

IHE National party has declared
against laud in severalty, but at
present the Downings seem to be
on the fence on that particular
question,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

IF E. G. Boudinot takes the
stump FOR the Downing party next
year it Will be at reduced salary.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

WHILE public criticism of Mr.. E
c. Boudinot seems just now to be
the popular fad, it should be re-
membered that this gentleman's
services in the intruder question
before the Indian committee, were
of great value. Never before was
this particular question so ably
presented. Mr.. Boudinoi's incon
sistencies at home may in a meas
ure obscure his just fame but
Give him iusfice
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

ANYONE who has failed, after a
fair trial, to prove his citizen
ship is an intruder proper.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

CoRBrTT whipped John L. Sulli-
van in a prize fight at New Orleans
last night IN twenty one rounds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

No Worlds Fair commissioner
for the Indian Territory. When
there are any benefits or emolu-
ments we are not "in 1t.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

THE Arkansas state election was
held Monday, giving the usual
democratic majority.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

WHATEVER may be said OF
Henry Georges theory of holding
land in common, it is conceded
that the system would have to be
universal or it would be entirely
impracticable. If the United
States should adopt the George
system her ports would have to
be closed against emigration or the
land-hungry from all lands would
flood this American continent until
there would not be standing room.
Then they would get some little
knowledge of the Intruder" ques-
tion. This we believe to be only
a fair illustration of the impracti-
cability of the Cherokees holding
their lands in common in the face
of all the rest of the world hold.
ing by individual title.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08
ALLoTTINa INDIAN LANDS

A1111~ A4HE1 4NDANAN 11ANDb.
A Washington dispatch Of the
lst says the Indian bureau is tax
ing steps to allot 100000 acres
Of Indian lands where treaties have
been formed for that purpose, but
not yet ratified, 80 that when con-
gress ratifies the treaties very little
time will be consumed in throwing
the surplus lands open 20 settle.
nent. The lands are those of the
Wichitas, SOC. 900 acres, and Of the
Kickepoos. 10000 acres, in the
Indian Territory The importance
of this step will appear in 4 clearer
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

who'll be the first congresq
man from the Indian Territory
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

The Outlet is said to be cleared
Of cattle.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08
-~---..- y-DER.

In the U. s. Commissioners Court at VInlta,
IN the First Judicial Division. OF the Indian
Territory.
c. s. Moore: Plaintiff lSo %,
j. 5. Martin. Defendant.
The defendant. J. 5. Martin. Il warned to
appear In this Court within thirty days and
answer the complaint Of the piaintin. e. s.
Moore. CHAHLEs II MASON,
u. 3. Commissioner.
Vinita. {. T. Aug, 80, lsa2. 52-3
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08

nonselloepcr lindignaniiyl ihoar
lsns you sold me last veek have e'' s'''''
io nlereR . .,.s., uaoi
.o'{c more w sl.|a 'i'Ae' ~ f' "SS'''
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1892-09-08
WARNING ORDER.

In the U S. Commissioner's CouTt At VlnItA
In the First Judicial Division OF the Indian
Territory
y. NJ. Crowell. Plaintiff.
James S. Martin, Defendant. }
The defendant, James s. Martin. IL warned
70 appear In this Court within thirty dAys
and answer the complaint Of the plaintiff.
Y. NJ. Crowell. CHARLEs ~ mason,
U. :. Commissioner.
Vinita, Aug. 81. 1872. 52-3
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
HAPPY HOOSIERS.

Vi IL Postmaslerofldayil
Ind, writes: Electric Btters has done
more for me than all other medicines CON-
bined, for that bad feeling arising from
Kidney and Liver trouble" John Leslie,
farmer and stockman, of same place, says:
ney and Liver medicine. made me feel
like a new man." j. w. Gardner, hard
ware merchant, same town, says: Electric
Bitters is just the thing for a man who is
all run down and don't care whether he
lives or dies; he found new strength, good
appetite and felt just like he had new
lease on life. Only SOC bottle, at Adolph
Dreiss, and Dreiss, Thompson & Co. 5 272
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
GUARANTEED CURE.

We authorize our advertised druggist to
sell DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, Coughs and Colds, upon this
condition. III you are afflicted with a
Cough, Cold, or any Lung, Throat or Chest
trouble, and will use this remedy as di-
rected, giving it fair trial, and expert
ence no benefit. you may return the bottle
and have your money refunded. We
could not make this offer did we not know
that DR.. Kings New Discovery could be
relied on. 1t never disappoints. Trial
bottles free at Adolph Dreiss, and Dreiss,
Thompson & Co. Large size soc and
s1.00 T2
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST.

Il never hesitate to recommend Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy as absolutely
the BEST" says Mr.. +. B. Kemp, assistant
business manager of the Youngstown,
Ohio, Daily Telegram one of the most in
fiuential and valuable newspapers in the
have found it a certain cure for the cough
usually following an attack of the grippe,
and always keep bottle of it in the
house." so cent bottles for sale by f.
Kalteyer & Son, Bowling q Flood, w. &
M. Kalteyer, A DRESS, II. Schuchard,
r. Cohn & Co. and j. T. Harrison. drug
gists. d & W 1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
BETTER THAN A Stoo BOTTLE OF
BLOOD PURIFIER.

DR.. w. II. Evans, the leading druggist
Sanford, Florida, says: Il always
feel safe in recommending st. Patrick
Pills. sell more of them than any other
pills carry in stock" There are none
better. and one dose Of them will often
do more good than dollar bottle OF any
blood purifier in the market. For sale by
+. Kalteyer & Son, Bowling & Flood, w.
& NJ. Kalteyer, A. Driess. HI. Schuchard,
r. Cohn & Co. and j. L. Harrison, drug
gists. d q W 1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07

Wanted: Live agents In every county
in West Texas to sell Neeley's Historical
Chart and Map of the United States. The
WEEKLY LIGHT given away with each
map. The price of the map alone, $500.
The price of the map and WEEKLY LIGHT
combined, $3.50. Address "Canvasser,
LIGHT Office. 4 % If
Wanted: A number one canvasser,
male or female, to solicit for a fast selling
article. Good cash commissions. Address
Business care LIGHT Office. % u
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
FOB SALE BARGAIN.

1860 acres fine land % miles from San
Antonio, 5 miles from Leon Springs, 6
from Boerne, in Bexar county; spring of
never failing running water, all fenced
except two miles, can be bought for 81 90
per acre. Call on or address,
JOHN L. HAMBLEToN & Co. q
~ ""mmerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
FOR SALE OR TRADE.

1,6OO acres FIRE grazing and farming
land within % miles of San Antonio will
trade for city lots or will sell for cash and
part time. This land is near rail road
and well watered. Owners object in sell
ing is having other business and is unable
to attend the ranch. Call early and Sc
cure bargain from,
JOHN T. HAMBLEToN & Co.
4-I9-tf No 4, East Commerce street.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
FOR SALE or EXCHANGE.

GAO acre ranch, nicely located. near
Boerne, Texas. Will exchange for live
stock, or house and lot in San Antonio.
Also dwelling and two lots. centrally To-
Gated, worth s., 900, free from incumbrance:
will exchange for first tclass mares and
stations. Also some well located unim-
proved lots. Address GEO. A, Russ,
5-6tf West End.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
Ss,75o.WILI BUY

A handsome cottage residence,o of 7 rooms,
with bath, stable, carriage house, chicken
house, wood house, etc. Hydrant water
large lot, with fine shade trees and shrub
berry. New, neat and clean, about four
blocks from Military plaza. viii rent
easily at $1,000 month.
JNo. T. HAMBLEToN e Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
BARGAINS FOR PRINTERS.
For Cash.

One 2-Rev. Campbell Book and =
News Press, good condition, will
print 6-col. 30x44 news. 49,. $500
One Pony Cylinder, bran new
speed 25O0 per hour, size of bed
19x2l-cash price. ............... 10000
One Pearl Jobber. ............ 5000
One 4-horse Otto Gas Engine. go. 10000
One 4 horse power hand wheel. 1000
One Tuerke 4-horse water motor $500
Address T. B. JOHNSON,
Manager LIGHT, San Antonio, Tex.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
TaENcHIrANsY WATERS.

Ladies will find these waters jusa
what they need, and can be depended
upon every time to give relief. Safe
and Sure. Sent by mail. Price,
$500 per box, Emerson Drug Co.,
manufacturers, San Jose, CAL, and
for sale only by A. DRESS, 10 Alamo
street. 70 ly
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
A BEAUTIFUL TALE.
Don't Forget the Great Story.
RAIL ROAD TIME TABLE.
r. O. NJ Railrnad

!. q G. N. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
For St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain or M. K. & T. s4s m
For st. Louis via Iron Mountoin 90 p m
For Laredo 9:55 m
ARRIVALS.
From st. Louis via Iron Noun
tain and NJ, K. and T. 1885 m
From St. Louis via Iron Noun
tain and M. K. and T. II:2o p N
From Laredo -. 5:35 d m
Southern Pacific.Railroad.
THROUGH EXPRESS EAST.
Leaves for New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston F.. 1:20 pm and y p m
ARRIVES FROM THE EAST.
Arrives from New Orleans, Houston
and Galveston M and 4:oS p m
THROUGH WEST.
Leaves for San Francisco, FL Paso
Leaves for Eagle Pass and Mex 1870. a m
Ar. from San Francisco, ElPaso I2:5s IN
Ar. from Eagle Pass SIS p IN
). A. g. A. p. Railroad.
DEPARTURES.
Leaves for Kerrville, daily except
Sunday -. 500 p m
Leaves for Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday e:3o m
Leaves for Corpus Christi, Rockport
Beeville, daily except Sunday, sos p m
Leave for Kerrville, daily except
Monday, t..............7:5o am
ARRIVALS.
From Kerrville, daily except
Sunday .. $40 m
From Kerrville daily except SUNDAY
and Monday pm
From Kerrville Sunday only 500 p, m.
From Corpus Christi, Rockport,
Beeville, daily except Sun, ago p m
From Galveston, Houston and
Waco, daily except Sunday Sos p m
Mallory Steamer sail from Grlveston
every Wednesday aud Saturday
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1892-06-07
BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS,

Cards, envelopes, and all kinds of com
merclal printing done at the LIGHT office
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Dyo.n. rArrrsoS, Deputy "a
Oregon, Washington and the North
west Pacific Coast.

The constant demand OF the travel
lug public to the lar west for COM
Portable aud at the SAME time au ecun-
Umical mode OF tIayellug, has led TO
the establishment Of What Is known as
Pullman COlOnlst sNeperB.
These cars are built on the SAINT
general plan Az the regular first class
Pullman sleeper, the only difference
being Is that they are not upholstered.
They are furnished complete with
good comfortable hair mattresses,
warm blankets, snow white linen,
curtains, plenty Of towels, combs,
brushes, ETC., which secure to the
occupant Of "A birth ~ much privacy as
is TO be had In lrst-class sleepers.
There are also separate toilet rooms for
ladies and gentlemen, and smoking II
absolutely prohibited. For fun in
formation send for Pullman ColOnist
Sleeper leafet T. l., Lomax, general
passenger and ticket agent, Omaha,
Neb.
T.. =. .FlTzGmBON,
Agent U. p. System Abilene.
Mch !, " " so
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

Castoria is Dr. Samuel Pitchers prescription Infants
and Children. 1t contains neither Opium, Morphine
other Narcotic substance. It is harmless substitute
for Parcgorc, Drops Soothing Syrups, and Castor OIL
1t is Pleasant Its guarantee is thirty years. by
Millions of Mothers Castorla destroys Worms and aays
fevcrshness Castoria prevents vomiting Sour Curd,
Diarrhoa and Wind Collie. Castoria relieves
teethng troubles, constipation and hatuiency.
Castoria assimates tho food, regulates the stomach
and bowels. giving healthy and natural Sleep Cas-
toria Is tho Children's Panacca-the Mothers Friend
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
CUPID'S SLAVE.


A slavc-and yet the world
Does not rcvilc or SCOT 81 me;
A slave! and yet the world
Has not for me muci sympathy.
My fettcrs do net burn
Their way IN scared and martyred flesh,
Nor docs the lash In turn,
Bring forth the blood from wound atresh.
do not cringc nor bow
Before masters scornful glance;
Nor scheme and ponder how
can gain liberty, pcrchunce
serve my master we'll,
And my ialr MISTRESS TOO wccn;
But yet It's hard to toll
Save by her smile sometimes gloan
Al times she docs exact
Too strict obeynncc to her will
Yet with her subtle tact
Dispols my vain remembrance still
IT'S true. qui:c often, too,
Her pctulaucc distracts me much;
And In my plight, rue,
Lest our poor hearts arc not In touch.
Yet when she seems intent
To masc my scryitude severe,
l see her quick rclent
And try to calm my pain and fear.
/ feel her touch my check.
I see rep, ntant tcar.drops shine;
She suffers nc to seek
Her lips; to press them close to minol
IT'S thcn | marvel how
ever deemed her harsh boforci
And as kiss her, vow
To be- her slave for cvcrmorc.
Emil Ludckcns, In Jury.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

An old phy aciau. rglrcd from practice having
lAd plaCsiin his hands by an Entl lndlg iuls' ION.
~ Tie formula Oi o ample vegetable remedy IN
he speedy and permanent cur, Of CunaumpuHr
bronchitis, tntuuh, Asthma, and all thTOn; uHu
Jung Affections. also positive aud radical cue
" Nervous Debility and all Merry uS ConplHi.T
tnrT hhying tested is WOn1Cfiul tuTgtlYe pOWlr
n thousands " cases has ielt II his duty % max
Il known ~ his suffering fellows Actuatcd BY this
motive and desire t0Telieye human suffering,
viii seud free Of charge 70 all who desire IT, this
recipe, In German, French or English. with full
directions for preparing and using scntLy mail
Nv Addressing with stamp, naming this paper
II. 4. EoYHa. $50 IVwsrf bI0ek, ItocheSlsTiN, u
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

There is nothing that may
not happen to thin baby.
There is nothing that may
not happen to a man who is
losing his healthy weight.
We say they arc "poor."
They are poorer than we at
first suspect.
Do you want almost all
that is known Of the value of
plumpness told in a way to
commendto you CAREFUL Llv-
ING-and SCOTS Emulsion of
cod.liver oil if you need it.
A book on it free.
,.seoTr& BowEr, Chemists, "a South ,,h Avenue,
New York.
Yourdrurgist keep, seous Emulsion Of eod.liycr
od-sh Druggists everywhere Co. s..
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

l viii ofer at public sale In the county
tToasurcI's ofiico, Dickinson county, Kan
sas, on Friday, February 2jth, lsD!, at ten
O'Clock a, N. the following tact Of school
land tpwit.
Lot number seven, IN section number six
ton, township n mbcr Tint, en-, nugr
three g ~ Of the Sixth principal mai II,
acres ten, value PER acre e.. M bids
viii be- takon for less than tho appraised
yulue.
Given under my hand this .,th day Of
January . u. i'g2.
W. l.. NIXON,
Treasurer
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

lie Was a Little Afraid. Waggley
It's this watch adjusted 10 all posi-
tions2" Jewelcr-"lt is,' Waggleg-
well, II there's no danger 10 a fellow
who is uwkwarlly situated with re-
gard 10 the sheriff, IN buy it"-Jew-
eler's Wccl;ly
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

tow liam FIbHk liurtow, Enmn Minnie
Brussow, May Jtnn u ~ OV, Munir
Dora Rrus~ow, i,uis" kmily BruHsOu'
aud "A persons tuTtstud.
You and each II you HTU hvTt 10y uut,tlri
that the uudUrsI Rnul, on III 2lst day Of
J ,nuuy, A. -. lS2 Il rd IN the T. oh .te
court Ut Dickinson county, Ia ru., pc
ton pral ing IhHtHC rtuin paper purpOttiug
o bu thclu viii ami tC-tH tut ui Liam
Bfu-suw, dt ceased, late OF III kin-ou Cpuu
~, knnsH-, b. admitted To- probate ns thc
IL : viii ard tCttumrnt Ot sui WiiIt. IN
Bfu sow, ducensrd, aud y u arc iurth, !
notified that said p' TT on no bee u 81 Tor
hturiUgHt tnr ON . @ IN probate court, Ia
tho CITY of Abilene, u IckinsOn county, B. u#s
ms. on the 10 h day OF February, A, -. Iva
az one O'Clock y. ~,
MISNIt BRU-~UW,
Petitioner
srAMBNuGIt, llrHD \ llEWEN,
tt.r,.y
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Castoria.

"Castora Is 40 we'll adapted TO children that
! recommend It az superior TO any prescription
known 10 mo-"
II. A. AnouER, NJ. D.,
III SO. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N. Y.
"Our physicians In tho chidpn's depart
ment have spoken highly Of their expert.
ence In their outside practiee with Castoha,
and although wo only have among our
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet We are fro 10 confess that tho
merits Of Castorla has won us 10 look with
favor upon IT,"
UNITED HOSPITAL AND DisrESsARY,
Boston, Masa
ALLEN c. suIru, Pres,
Csr.o& Nox, Yarl, Nlkv
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

DR.. w. II. Morse of the
Electro Medical Institute,
N. Y, replied to enquiry
made by New England Far
mer, Boston, whether it was
possible to make an Electric
Soap,-"In Dobbins' Elec-
"tric Soap, Electricity GER
tainly plays a part. 1t is a
remarkably pure article, Of
excellent quality. 1t con-
"tains no soda or potash,
apparently, refusing to turn
cred with phenolphtalein,
"Thus the neutralizing prop
"erty Of electricity is appar-
lent; and the presence Of
"alkalies not being manifest,
"the soap has the effect Of
"not drying skin, hair, and
nails, as alkaline soaps do"
rIrc performs wonders nova.
CLCS- days, and adds to our
TpiCITV comfort, convenience and
welfare IN very many
ways, but in nothing is it more wonderful
than Dolbins' Electric Soap is, in its
speedy attack upon dirt, wherever found,
and in its absolute powerlessness to injure
fabric or skin. Ask your grocer for it,
Take no substitute.
l. L. CRAGIN & Co.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Shnn Reward.

Tor any trace of antipyrine, NOR
phine, chlOral. or any other injurious
compound in Krauses Headache Cap
sulrs. Sold by &. T.. Northcraft & Go.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

LIVERY one inn' cd Of e. formation ON the
IL subject OF advertising will do well TO
obtain COPY of Book tor Advertisers" 36S
pages, Price on d liar. Mailed, postage
psid, on receipt OF price. & ntains II careful
complla' ion from the American New paper
Directory of Nil the beet IapcrH ard class
J,urnA gives the circulation rating of
, veryun" and n good deal OF informal ion
about rites uud other natter pcrtaii ing 10
the hu4.nCss II udvCrtia ny. Address
ROwELL'S ADVERTISING BUREAU, "a
spruce ST.. NY
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

IF you want to adv rtisc anything, any
i where VI my tim" witt" on o.. l.
ROW Ei.I 500. No. IL Spr e" - New York
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

On Monday, Feb s. A. D. 1859,
Legal Notice.

fFir.L Published M Iho ABfLENr NEEKL'
REFL CtuR, jan. -, 1902,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

Tho Contaur Company n Murray Street, York City.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
Sale of School Land

srAMBNuGH, llrRD \ uEWEN,
AttDIulVr.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04
SHERIFF'S SALE.

[Flrst published in the AuuEvE WEE ~
REFLECTo January Il. 1891
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1892-02-04

VWIN n TN6NTT
Attorney tor P'nintifi.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-07-30
THE RIVER AND THE LEVEE CUES.
TON.

The Trustees, with the City Surveyor,
have made soundings in the river for sew
eral miles below the city. They find gen.
orally and surprisingly deep channels.
This proves that confinement of the cur
rent between levees gave additional
securing capacity to the stream.
It does not disprove the necessity for
systematic levee building. On the con-
trary it makes it more evident that the
work is imperative. For the choke of
| last winter was not due, il is shown, to
bars in the stream backing up the water,
but it was due to the fact that the levees
held and the river was water choked, pre-
cisely as Mr.. Grunsky, the experienced
river engineer, and Mr.. Drescher of Mic
CLAUS explained in these columns not
long ago.
We are glad that the Trustees made the
soundings. 1t was wise thing to do, for
it demonstrated that with a deep channel
we may have high water here and low
water both below and above the city, be-
cause the area of discharge past this city
is narrow. Now if we had, under such
conditions as the time of high water last
winter, experienced a rise in the
American River, there would have been
results that might have been very dis
astrous.
The thing to do, therefore, is to make our
leyees completely high and strong. Patch
work win not do; indeed, we ought to go
with the work as far up on the levees as
we possibly can. It may not be sufficient
to quit as far up as Seventh street. There
are many citizens whose opinions are
entitled to respect who think we ought
TO keep on out on the north and east as
far as time, and money possible to raise
win permit this season.
But whatever we do, no more patch
work. Between 1881 and 1891 we spent,
out of $40, 900. 500, 900 in patching; little
rip-rap here, little raise there; stopping
a gopher hole yonder; grassing a section
beyond; in high water throwing up tenn
porary barriers, sand-bagging low places;
paying watchmen and shovelers and
teamsters; paying high prices to turn out
gangs of men by night; putting in cobble
guards on this levee face; driving piles
here and making wing dams wonderland
so on,ail patch work. Necessary mo doubt,
because of emergencies upon us due to
our failure to Systematically and uni
formIy build.
Let there be no more of this neglect.
There are millions enough at stake in
Sacramento. the permanency of indus
tries enough menaced, the values of
property enough involved to make it
pure economy to seize the situation by
the foretop and expend if need be $780,
600 or 500, 900 to put the levees safe and