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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
SfrNg Sale.

Fstrayed before j. P. Gleason, Justice of the
~ Peace, ward 5, by j. T. Many, and will
10 sold at Ivan, La, within the legal hours
of sale, Oh Saturday, May ], 1897, Two Cows ::
One COW marked crop off of right car, swallow
fork and under half crop in left ear, color
large brown and white spots ono bull about
years old, red in color, white in face, marked
crop and unierbit in right ear undcrsiope in
left ear.
Appraised at IS each.
The owner is requested to CONS forward,
prove property, pay charges, &C.. or the same
will be sold according to law.
j. l.. KEITH, Constable
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
SfrNN Sale.

Esstrayed before J. c. Bell, Justice of the
II Peace, ward |, by J. r. Bryant and will
be sold at Magenta, La, within the legal
hours of sale on Thursday, the 18th day of
Mare about i4i hands high and branded ''O":
the other Il Bay Horse about IA hands high
and branded on the left shoulder with the
letter " r.. They are both about 9 years old.
Appraised at $40 each.
The owner is requested to come forward,
prove property, pay charges, etc., or the same
will be sold according to law.
j. r. MORRIS, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Succession Safe.

Succession of David In District Court,
Bell, deceased. Bossier Parish, La
Ry virtue of an order of sale to me directed
ID from the Honorable District Court in and
for the Parish of Bossier, La, l will. on Sstur
day, May 8, 1897, at the Court House, in
the town of Benton, La. within tho legal
hours of sale, proceed to sell, at public auc
ton, to the last and highest bidder, the fol-
lowing described property, to-wt:
The north halt of southeast quarter, section
q, township p, range Ii.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraisement or
two-thirds theteof be bid, else on credit of
l2 months, according to law.
A. r. THOMPSON, Sheriff and
ex-officio Auctioneer, Bossier Parish, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

April 9, 1S54-forty-three years
ago to-morrow-the editor of the
Banner entered the Caddo Gazette
Office 10 Shreveport, to learn the
printing business. We have not
alearned" all about the business by
great deal yet, but we are still
trying to master it.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

After a successful run for several
months the Shreveport Cotton Oil
Company at Bossier City, closed
down for the season yesterday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Have 1t Done by Us.

our Crayons are the best in Amer
n n p our Pastels are unequaled; our
"a: awnings will suit the most fas.
1aous. Call and be convinced.
ga IaE BR1cE PoRrRA1r Co.
20 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

Miss Ena Pugh, daughter of Mrs.
&c. Chil,lers, died of accute inflam-
atory rheumatism, at Cottage Grove,
on last Saturday; aged 16 years.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
TO the Public.

T learn from Mr. E. Rabb that some surveyor
J. obtained loan OF the records of Roswell
Elmer, former Parish Surveyor, from his
father, the late Col. J. w Rabb. Also, that
alter the death of Col. Rabb some one got his
records OF surveys in Bossier parish The
records belong to the Parish of Bossier. Who
ever has them owes duty to the parish to
return them to my office in Benton, La.
GEO. d. ALEXANDER,
Parish Surveyor
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

The April, Donjury term, of Bos-
sier District Court, Judge j. T.
Watkins presiding, convened last
Monday, and was Immediately adj
iourned until Monday, 10Th inst.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Notice 10 TresDussers.

Mo trespassing will be allowed on Shady
~ Grove Plantation. This is warning that
all who do trespass will be prosecuted to the
full extent of the law. X. G.. STINSON.
Eeh % 1907
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that Ebert Hicks,
IN who was Convicted before District Court
in Bossier Parish, La, July 1896, OF the crime
of man slaughter. will apply fer pardon.
Benton La, March II 1897. apps
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

Shreveport Bridge collections for
month of March, 1897:
]. P. StrayhaD, East end. .$433 As
G. Ovens, West end 446 80
N. Smith, night. 100 80
Total. Is
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

Work was commenced yesterday
on Mr.. Joe Benjamin's dwelling.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Notice.

A ppleation for pardon will he made in
"A favor of Silas Mcfarland.
a. FRIEND.
March %, 1897. 5ts~
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

Benton advances because her cit
liens are progressive.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Dentistry.

a..,:. !. NJ. Comegys, Office over
.sgs, adjoining Opera House,
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Notice TO Precursors.

No hunting or fishing on my place will be
~ allowed. Trespassers will be prosecuted
to the full extent of the law.
CTTRTIS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

Pull for the interests of your town
and parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
I HAV EsIT.

TEvle public remembers the Mixed Ground
L Feed manufactured by me years ago
when doing business under the firm name of
Ogilvie & Thurmond, hence the object of this
notice, that have resumed thei handling of
Mixed Ground Feed, and have it in stock
equal to that formerly manufactured by me.
None better; nothing as good for stock
Quality unsurpassed; yet cheaper per 100
pounds than bran. MIXED Ground Food will be
sold under the Brand of " Victor" which brand
have exclusive control Of Prices furnished
on application.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08
Notice to Teachers.

There are, at present, no available funds in
L the treasury to pay salaries. Teachers
will send in their reports, and same will he
registered In their order, and paid immediately
OH reception of the money by the Treasurer.
j. A. w. LOWRY,
Parish superintendent.
Benton, La, Feb. %, 1897.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-04-08

Push Benton's interests.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
nIur on rHn nrrao1p.
Participated III by White and colore
People.

Participated An ny white and coiored
People.
Special cowespondence II Gazette and Journal
New Castle, July 20. "A riot occurred
on the steamer Major Reybold yester-
day. The colored people Of Delaware
City gave an excursion to Silver Grove,
N. j., and on the return trip there were
several white persons on the boat, Hos
tilities began with a quarrel between
Joseph Newlin, wbite, OF Salem and
John Shorter, eoored, OF Delaware
City. When James Shorter saw that
his brother was being worsted be en-
tered the fight and others quickly fol
lowed his action, and when the steamer
reached this city a riot prevailed. Some
men who were on the wharf eprang
aboard the boat to assist Capt Doyle
and the crew in Huppressihg the dis
turbance. John Shorter held a razor,
and in attempting 10 use | be cut MIN
self. Edward Crumptop, colorad, hit
Capt Doyle and jumped towards the
wharf, hut his flight was stopped by a
man standing at the landing, who dealt
him blow which Frustrated him on
the deck, where he was kept by the
purser, who sat Un him. When the
boat left here five of the rioters were
confined in the steamer's hold. Many
persons were bruised, hut none eeri.
ously injured james Shorter ona oI
the combatants, stahhad Preacher Am
brose at Delaware City four years ago.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
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STORM IN sUsS Ey.


Georgetown Flooded, Bridges Washed
Away and Crops Damaged.
Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Georgetown, July 30. The heaviest
and most destructive rain fall which
has visited this section since 1881 was
precipitated on Wednesday afternoon.
For three hours the rain fell in sheets,
making it almost impossible for anyone
to he out of doors.
Three inches of rain fell, and, as
the ground was already full of water, the
rain remained on the surface. II was
impossible for the bitches TO carry the
water of, and the entire town was
flooded. The streets looked moro like
the Venetian canals than ordinary
American streets. In Kimmeytown
many families were compelled to move
to the upper stories, the lower floors
being submerged.
In the country Immediately surround
ing Georgetown great damage was done
by the flood. Tho corn in many places
was beaten down by the water. Bridges
also were carried away, making some
of the roads impossible.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
WAw4sEr g ON Gus.
Tenth Annual Picnic and AIl-day Tourney
ut Washington PARK.

at Washington Park.
The Wawaset Gun Club of this city
held its 10th annual picnic and al day
tourney on the shooting grounds at
Washington Park Thursday. 1t was a
fine day for the sport and although the
traps were set to throw a fast, low
target, a number OF the marskmen
made clear scores in each event. f.
Miller won the prize for tho highest
average, breaking los out of ZIG. The
rapid firing system was followed. The
summaries follows
First event, Z targets, known angles
Springer. W. Buckmaster, G. Miller
and Hartlove, Il r. Miller and Foord,
6; Stout, 81; Mason and Spoerl, 4.
Second event, targets, known angles
r.. Miller and Hartlove, Z Springer
and W. Buckmast.r. g.; Stout and
Foord, s.; Mason and u. Miller A;
Spoerl. 8.
Third event. targets. known angles
-R. Miller and Pierce, Il; Springer,
Henry aud Tumis, G W. Buckmaster
and G. Miller, 81 Mason and Hanams,
4; Foord and Spoerl, 2: Williamson, 2.
Fourth svent, targets, known angles
Springer, G. Miller and Henry, Z; K.
Miller and W. Buckmaster. 8; MaulGis,
Tumis, Hanams anu Spoerl, 8; Pierce
and Foord, T.
Fifth event, 10 targets, known angles
r. Miller, 10; Hartlove, Pierce and W.
Buckmaster, l3; Springer, IL; Henry,
Stout, Foord and q. Miller, 8.
Sixth event, targets, known angles
Springer and Pierce, 7; h. Miller Will
hanson, Henry and Hartlove, 6; Stout,
Tumis and W. Ruckmaster, 81 Hanams,
4; q. Miller, ,.
Seventh event, Z targets. known
angles--R. Miller, Z; Springer, Henry,
Stout, Pierce and Tumis, 4; Hartlove,
W. Buckmaster, Hanams, Wright and
johnson. s.; Huber, u. Miller and Will
Hanson, A MelchoiT, 81; Spoerl, =.
Eighth event, targets, known anglet
-k. Miller, Stout, johnson and Tumie,
Z; Williamson, &; Springer, henry, W.
Buckmaster and Pierce, 81; liartloye,
Huber, Wright and Spoerl, A; Mel
choir, 5.
Ninth event, 10 targets, known anglei
X. Miller and Mauldain, 10; Hart
love, Pierce and Williamson. Q
Springer, johnson, Wright, W. Buck
master and Tulpis, s; Stout, Z; Herr.
and Huber, 6.
Tenth event, 10 targets, known angle
] -JOnDbuu Ius N. MllleFs bumIh du'
Cross, 8; Springer, Huber and Hart
love, 8; W. Buckmaster and Wright Z
Pierce, 6; Stout. ..
Eleventh event, 7 targets, know
angles-Johnson and Pierce, Z; h
Miller. Hartlove, Lumis, Cross ant
Mason, 6; Donaldson, Springer, w
Buckmsster. Huber and Stout, 6; Viii
hanson and Spoerl, 4.
Twelfth event, 7 targets, know
angles-Johnspn, 4; r. Miller, Huber
Pierce, Mason and Donaldson, 8; vii
Hanson, W. Buckmaster, Hartlove
Lumis and Cross, 3; Stout, A Springer
3; Spoerl, 0.
Thirteenth event, 7 targets, know
angles--R. Miller and Springer, Z
Stout, johnson, Rose, Williamson AM
Donaldson, 6; Henry and Lumis. b
Huber and Hartluve, /; Cross, ,.
Fourteenth event, 10 targets, unkuowi
angles-R. Miller, Springer, Hartlovu
Johnson, Lumis and Rose, s; Naagal
aud Stout, &; Huber and Cross, D.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Collector OF Internal Revenue Robin
son has been informed by the Washing
ton office that under tine new Law cigars
and cigarettes weighing more than three
pounds per thousand shall be taxed So
per thousand and thuse weighing less
than three pounds 81 per Thousand. lie
has also been Informed that the law
provides that no packages OF smoking
tobacco, fins cut chewing tobacco or
cigarettes shall be permitted to have
packed in. or attached to, or connected
with them any article or thing whatso-
ever other than the manufacturers
wrappers and labels the internal
revenue stamp and the tobacco OF
cigarettes respectively. put up therein
nor shall there be affixed to, or branded,
stamped, marked, written or printed
upon the packages, or their contents.
any promise Of any order or certificate
for any gift, prize, premium, payment
or reward.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

A colored nine from Cecilton, Md.
and team composed Of colored players
of this city met on the Union street
grounds Thursday and contested for
supremacy. The gume was very anus.
ing, ana at timsa interesting, hut both
teams lacked thorough knowledge of
the national game. The Whining,
tuniana started off as though they were
going to wipe up the wet diamond with
their opponents, hy scoring three runs
TO none for the visitors But in the
fourth inning the Southsrners started
the ball rolling and aided by "a series Of
misplays on the part Of tho home
players. took the lead and held It
throughout tine contest willie
Anderson, the genial chef and erstwhile
rooter for the old Wilmington and
Philadelphia teams, played centrstield
for Wilmington and distinguished
himself by making good running catches
and striking out several times. The
visitors won by the score of l3 TO s.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05

Forty steamers were Thursday char
tered to load cargoes of grain at Phila-
delphia, New York, Baltimore and
Newport News for ports in the United
Kingdom and Europe, making days
record which, it is claimed, has never
been equaled. 10 fill these vessels
will require over 1900, 600 bushels of
grain and at least one third of the char.
tered steamers will load IN Philadelphia
at the Port Richmond and Girard Point
elevators, which are rapidly being made
ready for the great rush this fall.
Coasting freights still CONTINUE firm,
despite the large arrivals of sohooners,
80 cents to Boston having been paid ia
several vessels. Many Of the recent
arrivals are dischargipg cargoes of ice
and are not yet ready for business.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
PRoF. EDGAR MCGUIRE DEAD.
Was Killed by Falling over Precipioe al
Mt. Tacoma,

mt Tacoma.
Tacoma, Wash, July 80. Prof. Edgar
Mcclure Of the Oregon State Uni-
versity fell over a 300.foot precipice
while descending Mt. Tacoma on Tues
day night. His body was found on
Wednesday at daylight, and put in a
snowhank pending the arrival Of an
undertaken.
DR.. Davott Connell OF Portland, Ore,
McClure's travelling companion, says
every bone in the professors body was
broken by the fall. His face was
lacerated, and his skull fractured.
Prof. Mcclure had charge OF the
governments scientific department of
the annual mountain climbing expedi-
tion of the Mazamas, the Coast Alpine
Society. He and his friends did not
go with the regular party, which num-
bered 30 and which made the ascent
and descent in safety, using a life line.
The Mcclure party used no life line,
and that rUcklessness, while travelling
by night, accounts for the accident.
In the darkness the party lost trail of
the Muir Glacier. Mcclure warned his
companions TO be careful, and ted
to reach what looked like a pile of
rocks few feet away. The rocks were
OF Pendleton, while looking over one OF
the prscipices, became part y deraneed,
and could not ascend the mountain.
No barometer has been safely brought
down from Mt. Tacoma, and Mr.. Nc
Clure, on starting TO descend, promised
to preserve his at all hazards.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
oRUMBLiHe .AWiY.
City Hail Rnof Found to he in Bad Condi-
tiun-'Tu be Remarked.

City Hail Roof Foundto he In Bad Condi-
tion-Tp be Repaired,
The City Hall roof which has been
leaking for the past few days in conse'
quence of the continued heavy rains, is
to BIO repaired. Councilman. Healoy and
Bailiff Ryan made an examination on
Thursday and found the roof to be in bad
condition. The rain has caused some of
the woodwork TO decay, and it in only
question of short time when 1T will
be absolutely necessary to put a new
roof on.
For the present, however, only tenn
poIary repairs will BIZ made. Roofer
Alexander will start on the work TO-
morrow.
The water leaking through the roof
has caused some damage to the paper
on the ceiling 10 Council chamber,
while complaints have been heard from
other parts of the building.
1t is likely that Mt the next session Of
the Legislature an effort will be maze
to pass bill providing for the erection
Of a new municipal building in this
CITY,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
THREE TRAGEDIES.


Murder Committed in New York, Penn
syIvania and Indian Territory.
New York, July 3d. --Ignatz Hertser,
bartender in cafe on lower Third
avenue, was stabbed to death carly to-
day by Carl Theil, a waiter in the same
place. The murderer escaped. Heftzer
had accused Theil of steuling, when the
latter seized bread Knife and stabbed
the former twice in the abdomen.
Theil came from Baltimore few weeks
ago. @
Hazleton, Pa, July 30. George Mar
tina last night, killed Andrew Alher-
TIM in the latter's residence, at Beaver
Meadow. The men quarreled over a
love affair. Martina seized gun and.
using the stock for club. crushed his
rivals skull. Albertini died almost in
stantly. Martina came to this city at
midnight and ioiued his father and
brother at the Washington Hotel. He
left there at 3 o'cluck this morning.
since which time nothing has been
heard of him. The fugitive ia % years
of age, and has been regarded as dea-
perate character.
Chickasaw, I. t., July 30. james
Goragh, a widely known sporting man
from the Pacific coast, was instantly
killed by Willis Day, stranger here,
late last night Goragh was playing a
game Of cards with Day, and the two
became involved in a quarrel. Day
drew revolver and shot Goragh
through the heart. John Aiken started
| to run to the open door, and Day, ap-
parently cra2ed by excitement, shot him
in the shoulder, fatally iniuring him.
Day ran out OF the saloon, and is stil
at large, but a posse is after him.
Goragh once was partner of James
| Corbett in Portland, Orc. ~
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
reaueat was roierrsd to the police conn.

REQUEST was referred to the police COM
mittee.
A communication from a committee
OF the Water Witch Fire Co. informed
Council that the new chemical engine
tad been satisfactorily tested and ac
cepted.
Mr.. Fisher asked for information as
to whather the extension of the terms
OF city officers carried with ii the OK
tension of the bond OF the city auditor.
He did not ask this ga a reflection. but
simply that Council should DO doing
what was right. Mr.. Leary took the
ground that as the charter provided
that the city auditor should hold office
until his successor was elected. that
would carry the bond with IL. Mr..
O'Neill thought the bond would cover
the time for which Council continued
the officers term.
City Treasurer Curry reported the
balance in Union National Bank to the
credit of current expenses to be s2l5,
| 736. 2i; special fund for park PURPOSES
| flor the purchase of park land), SAG.
| loo. 63; for crematory, SIS, 600. His re
ceipts we're: From Tax Collector
Mitchell. SOS, 500; from Tax Collector
Sayers, S52, 200.
The miscellaneous payroll of So 024. II
the payroll of the Council, s276. &c, and
the payroll Of the Police Department
| So, $40. 81, were allowed
| Mr.. O'Neill drew attention to the
fact that the Legislature passed a Law
| allowing Council to pay the bombs o
the sinking fund commissioners. For .
long time they have not bonded, and al
they have received no salaries, it wal
thought to be- hardship to require
them to pay for bonding. TIE bone
committee was asked TO take cognizanc,
OF tha legislative enactment. The mat
ter was on motion referred to tht
finance and BOND committees, by which
the amount Of the bonds are to be fixed
Bids were received for supplying 70t
tons of hituminous coal more or les
for the crematory up to July 3lst. 1888
The bidders were j. NJ. Solomon
81. ID to S2,3S ton: Consumers Icl
and Coal Co.. 50. 80; II. NJ. Hayes
81. "a to 50. Al; Owen ]. Hession, 81. j
to So. so; j, II. Gooding, 50. 40 to 50. 60
Charles Warner Co., 50 o. to 81. 40. tn,
bids were referred to the cremator!
committee with power to act.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
CAR AND W4G0N COLLIDE.
An Accident IN South Wilmington Yester-
day Afternoon.


About O'Clock Thursday afternoon
a trolley car on the Wilmington & New
Castle electric railway collidsd with a
wagon at the entrance to the lane of
the g. Il j. Pyle Co., short distance
below the Wilmington & Northern rail.
road crossing. Samuel File, foreman
in the employ Of the Pyle Co., iupmed
from the wagon and wrenched mis- right
hip and received small cut on the
right eye lid. Harry Mckay. who was
also on the wagon, jumped off and was
slightly injured about the legs.
William Mccoy, the motorman of the
car, rang the bell and had the car under
control when the collision occurred.
The driver of the team had whipped up
his horses in order to hurry across and
arrive at ths freight house in time to
ship the goods, which were on the
wagon. He was adjusting the harness
on one of the horses as the wagon
dashed out OF the lane, and almost
across when the car struck the hind
wheels, turning the wagon over. The
horses broke away anu were uniniure1.
Several cases of goods on the wagon
were broken open.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
AGRICULTURAL INSPECTOR.
f. H. Bancroft Of camaen Named by G

f. H. Bancroft of Camden Named by Gov.
Tunnel.
special Corre5pcndence OF Gaseue ana journal
Dover, July 30.--Gov. Tunnel has
appointed Il. II. Bancroft Of Camden
to the office of State Agricultural In.
speetor, which was created at the last
session of the Legislature. MIR. Ban
croft will assume his new duties at
once. The office pays $500 annually.
The object of having an inspector ia
to prevent the spread of the San Jose
scale, which has been doing so much
damage to fruit in the lower part Of
the State lately.
Tho law also gives the inspector the
right to take steps to prevent the spread
of other insects and diseases among
fruit, and hs may look into the matter
of curcuho ravages and take such steps
as will check it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-08-05
TICS, cLAIMs PfIp.


Remunerated for rendering Assistance at
Fire.
The Philadelphia tugs MADEIRA and
Ellen McAvoy, which assisted in sub
DUNG the fire on the Charles Warner
Co.'S sand dredgo Alya on Sunday
morning, have received $3.50 to be di-
vided between them.
President E. I. Warner OF the Charles
Warner Co., stated that the iredge,
which was total loss, was valued at
$40, 000 The company will build new
dredge. 1t was learned that in the
meantime the sand will be hauled from
up the Delaware River where the com
panJ has number of boats engaged in
the work. The burning OF the drelge
will not affect tina company, as they
havU large quantity OF sand on hand
and their up-river boats can supply the
demand