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Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
ErOIutlOn-

''Lemme see. What is that saying about
the great oak growing from the little
oh, that isn't an oak any more: 1T is d
chestnut"
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
He'd Starve.

Il don't see how jolly lives with that
rich wife of his. She's a tartar
"It would be a good deal harder to ex-
plain how he could live without her.
Detroit Free Press.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

The funeral services of Mrs. Alice Cody.
who died Friday night at the family, res,
derce, l124 Missouri avenue. will take place
from st; Johns church tomorrow morning
at o'clock. Burial will be in Mount st.
Mary's cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

Rev. DR.. Hawkins conducted the funeral
services of Mrs. Jane E. Macy from the
Central Methodist Episcopal church. cor
ner of Ninth and Lydia avenue, yesterday
afternoon at o'clock. The remains were
placed in the receiving vault at Forest HlIl
cemetery. Mrs. Macy died at the family
residence, 1913 Baltimore avenue, Thursday
evening.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
PART OF PLUMBER RECOVERED.

Revolver Stolen From the Mayyiew
Bank Found in n Pawnshop.
On the night of December 25 the bank
at Mayview, Mo-, was robbed and several
hundred dollars and silver mounted re-
volyer stolen. A description of the revolv-
er was sent to the Kansas City police, and
the revolver was found yesterday at 1923
Grand avenue, where it had been pawned
December 26 for $3.50.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
TIMELY ToPICs.

Books (new and old) bought sold and ex-
changed. Clicks new location. 10 Main
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

Luigi Antonelli, aged "a years, died of
consumption at his home, 115 Grand avenue.
yesterday. He leaves a wife and three
children. He came to Kansas City four
teen years ago and started a small grocery
store. and at the time of his death had ac-
cumulated considerable money. The fu-
neral services Will be held from the Holy
Rosary Catholic church this morning Rev
Father Santipolo officiating. Burial will
be in Mount st. Mary's cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03
MUNY0N'S S
GRIP
CURE

Checks discharges of Nose and Eyes,
promptly relieves the Throat and Lungs,
aliays Inflammation and Fever and tones
up the System.
1t cures Headache and Dizziness accom-
panying the symptoms of Grippe, pro-
dpces sleep aud restores strength TO the
lody. Il Is Invaluable in all forms of In
4sSeuZa oTf QbStiuate colds.
x N,.nyerris Gcftl Cure prevents pneumonia
p :s:tS -bEeaks--aip--sl cold in a few hours.
Price % cents.
night Sweats, allays soreness and speedily
heals the lungs. Price, - cents.
y separate cure for each disease. At all
druggists, mostly % cents Il vial.
Personal letters to Professor Munyon 1905
Arch street, Philadelphia. Pa. answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

The remains of Mary Enright arrived in
this city yesterday from Oklahoma, and
will be buried in Mount ST. Mary's ceme-
tery this afternoon at o'clock. She was
formerly resident of this city.
Kansas City daily journal., 1897-01-03

The funeral services of Helen NJ. Lembke
were held from her late home, 212T Flora
avenue yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Burial was in Union cemetery
The herald., 1897-04-25
In the Audience

Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Caswell, Mr.. and
Mrs c. c. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs c.
j. Ellis, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur Parker, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. P. jackson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Mcfarland, Mr.. and Mrs. P. L.
Horton, Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Schumach-
er, Mr. and Mrs. c. c. Thomas, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Sears of New York, Mr..
and Mrs. George Steckel,. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schuyler Cole, Mr.. and Mrs Mark B.
Lewis, Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Howell, Mr..
and Mrs. j. T. Griffith, Mr.. and Mrs.
Telfair Creighton, Mr.. and Mre. Fitzger-
aid, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cline, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kahn. Mr.. and Mrs. Wightman,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. ]. Fleming, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Prayer. Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Wild
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Britton, Mr..
and Mrs. William Pridham, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. z. Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Sartori, Judge and
Mrs Erekine M. Ross, DR.. and Mrs.
Charles Parker, DR.. and Mrs. West
Hughes, Mines. Alfred Solano, William
Fetler. J. p. Jones. Gorham, Lester of
Santa Monica. j. E. Platter, Wheeler, w.
w. Stowe of San Francisco, Miner, VIM.
H. Mills of San Francisco, Elliott, Fred
erick Blanchard, Church, Juana Neal,
]. S. Slauson, Hugh Macneil, ]. S. Vos-
The herald., 1897-04-25

satin skirt, with rose pink overdress,
richly appliqued in velvet.
Miss Alma Robinson wore clear ysl-
low satin petticoat, with rich brocade
overdress in yellow and white. Beauti-
full lace and jewels added to the beauty
of her costume.
Mrs Godfrey Holterhoff wore pink
satin petticoat with rose pink over
dress handsomely appliqued in velvet
Mrs. Will Bishop was also in pale pink
satin petticoat and pink brocaded over
dress. lace and sparkling jewels. patches
and poweder also added their detail to
the beauty Of her dress.
The gentlemen who attended the ladies
of the court were all In the satin cos
tunes of the same period, white wigs
and perukes. silver lace. knee breeches
and slippers, the only difference in their
costumes being the colors of pink, laver-
der. white and yellow. These cavaliers
were as follows: ]. D. Foster, Godfrey
Holterhoff. Edward Silent. w. A. Gar
land, Chas. Henderson. Jack Austin,
Sumner P. Hunt, Chas Dick, H. S. Nc
Kee. Bert Williams. DR.. Williams, F.
Wyman, H. Newmark, VIII Bishop,
Joseph Cook and H. Johnson.
The herald., 1897-04-25
THE MASKERS' REVELRY
Rich Costumes and Some Odd Com
binations

The queen and her court gazed upon
anachronism and funny combinations Of
people and things last night, that
amounted to absolute indiscretion at
times. Courtiers to George III were
dancing with extremely fin-de-sieclc
flower girls; Mephisto whispered soft
nothings into the ear Of demure and
pious nun; Gretchen hobnobbed with
Punchinello; a Chinese mandarin led the
belle OF the ball, dainty French shep-
herdess, up to the punch bowl, and Car
men smiled upon Falstaff without seri.
Gus result, and the yellow kid showed
unexpected but irrepressible affection
for a dainty American beauty rose; but
when colonel of the United States army
launched out into a deux-temps with
Otero, and Uncle Sam himself boldly
engaged In the open enjoyment of
dance with little Egypt the queen called
a halt and the signal for unmas skiing was
given. Among the large numbers oe
maskers on the floor were the following,
whose costumes, for one reason or an
other, were particularly worthy of no.
tice. All were handsome, most of them
accurate and many unique.
The herald., 1897-04-25

Of pompadour blue and pink flowered
silk ON a white ground; elbow sleeves
and round neck with fall of exquisite
wide cream lace; deep pointed vest of
pink crepe. laced criss-cross with satin
ribbons; a jaunty cream straw hat.
peaked crown, adorned with pink roses
and satin ribbons. and shepherds
crook, wound with pink and roses.
Frank S. Hicks and Richard p. Blaie-
dell disported as the yellow kids, identi-
cal in costume and makeup. which were
faultless, even to the teeth. ears and
feet and an appropriate legend painted
in dizzy black letters on the respective
wishbones.
Mrs. Alphonso Wigmore of San Fran
cisco: Joan Of Arc, pale blue satin Co.'S
tune throughout. richly embroidered
with silver. Jewels, and a silver helmet
| with nodding white plumes.
DR.. Frank K. Ainsworth: Rich court
costume Of black satin; square cut coat.
vest and knee breeches, black silk hose
, and shoes with diamond buckles; jabot
| at neck of duchesse lace, and white wig.
Mrs. w. b. Wiltshire: Polish Princess,
| in pearl and ruby satin, heavily trimmed
| with silver, bolero jacket embroidered
| with silver and pearls.
w. B. wiltshire: Courtier to George
| Ill, royal purple plush. with white satin
vest and knee breeches embroidered
with silver; jabot of white lace at the
neck, and white wig.
! Mre Cosmo Morgan: French Dis
patch" red silk velvet skirt and jacket,
and red velvet boot tops, all literally
crusted with jewels; pearl satin vest
{ brocaded with gold.
! Mrs ]. Bond Francisco: Madame
Pompadour a beautiful costume with
i cream moire petticoat and palest shade
of green overdress of brocaded satin,
/ garnitured with pearl passementerie.
| Miss Ysidora Scott: Huntress, green
satin paneled skirt with fans of white
satin at intervals, green velvet legginge,
and red satin bolero jacket all heavily
ornamented with gold gimp and spang-
| les; hat with peaked crown Of white,
! green rolling brim trimmed with bands
| Of gold.
Miss Martha Scott: Spanish senorita,
yellow satin gown, with priceless black
laced draped upon 1t with coquettish and
lavish effect, and clusters of red roses
| in hair, on breast and waist.
Mr.. r. A. Chadwick: Earl of Boutwell,,
lavender plush trunks and doublet, with
pink elk puffs; jaunty shoulder cape, all
trimmed with silver spangles; lavender
tights and lavender hat, with pink
plumes.
Miss Emily Jarvis: Rose, rose tarle-
tan skirt, over rose silk; black satin bod
The herald., 1897-04-25

ice, cut decollete; one sleeve of rose tar
letan ruffies, the other of flowers; big
rose hat, with black plumes.
Miss Sara Jarvis: Forget-me.not,
blue tarletan skirt, ruffled to the waist
blue bolero jacket, spangled with silver;
one sleeve forget-me-not, one of blue
rufiles; big blue hat, with black plumes.
Misses Ada Patterson and Mary Gill
| Of Chicago: Gretchen, dressed as coun-
| terparts of one another, with short gray
gowns, blue accordion-plaited aprons.
blonde wigs and white caps.
Mrs. Bradner W. Lee: Sixteenth-cen-
! tury lady. with pink and white brocaded
satin. white wig. and Incroyable stick.
Bradner W. Lee: Courtier of the older
time, heavy pink brocade, square-cut
coat, pink satin vest and knee breeches,
lace jabot at neck; court wig.
Mrs. George Montgomery: Jonquil,
black tulle over black silk slip, with
beautiful jonquils for ornament.
George Montgomery: Courtier, pink
satin square-cut coat and vest, bro
caded with silver. pink satin knee
breeches, pink silken hose; white shoes
and wig, and lace jabot at neck
Mrs. Walter r. Dinmore: Carmen,
striking costume of black and yellow
satin, elaborately made and richly or
namented with gold lace and embroid-
cry.
Walter r. Dinmore: Punchinello, COM
bination of red, black and yellow, yellow
star between the shoulders. red tights
and white wig.
Miss Margaret Winston: Butter
fly, skirt of black tarletan ruff1ed to
the waist black bolero jacket and PAN
ters spangled with gold; black butterfly
with spangled wings on her head.
Miss Hellman: Sultana, green skirt
with sultana tabs embroidered with
gold and jewels; red satin waist also en-
broidered with gold and Jewels; suItana
cap of red and green embroidered with
pearl beads.
Mrs. B. Baruch: Princess La Fiesta,
olive green satin skirt, red satin panels
heavily embroidered with gold and jew
els yellow silk waist. red satin bolero
Jacket, also jeweled and embroidered
with gold.
J. B. Lankershim: Courtier, court
suit Of brocaded satin, square-cut coat,
vest and knee-breeches ALI embroidered
with silver; silken hose and white wig.
Mrs. Sheldon Borden: Night, black
tulle over black silk. with silver star
in hair.
Miss Galway of San Francisco: Flower
girl, dainty white muslin gown trimmed
with flowers. and carrying basket of
flowers in her hand. M
Countess Jaro Won Schmidt was meek
and pious nun.
Mrs. A. T. Holiday Of New York:
The herald., 1897-04-25

Mrs s. Grant Goucher: Fancy dress.
Miss Eta Hassell Morning.
C. E. McStay: Mephisto.
John Bradbury: Colonel United States
army.
Lieut. Randolph Miner: Courtier.
Mrs. F. K. Rule: Violet.
j. H. f. Peck: Falstaff.
Homer P. Earl: Oldtime Japanese
shugun, a costume handsome and accu-
rate In every detail.
Miss Brotherton: Spirit of La Fiesta.
Frederick w. Blanchard: Louis Ma
poleon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alton and Callahan
Byrne: Group of Chinese Of high de-
gree; likewise Peter Martin Of San Fran
cisco.
K. H. Triest: Arabian sheik.
H. Stenlein: Grand vizier.
E. B. Rivers: Tyrolean.
"A. Habershim: Arabian sheik, roy
al purple and lavender velvet gown.
C. w. Foster: Uncle Sam.
Henry R. Westhorp: Johnnie Bull.
B. A. Benjamin: King Ferdinand of
Spain.
B. E. Green: Iago.
B. Baruch: Said Pasha.
G. J. Griffith: Courtier.
Miss Alice Bevan of San Francisco'
Cantatrice.
The herald., 1897-04-25

Mrs. Barrett Eastman: Otero, richly
and lavishly embroidered crepe gown.
with Oriental headdress and jewels.
Mrs. Frank Underhill of Chicago:
Spring in pale blue gauze over silk slip.
ard a garniture Of dainty spring fiow-
ers.
Robert Dunbar: Toreador, red plush
trunks, shoulder cape and doublet, or
namented with gold lace, red tights and
shoes, and hat with plume.
Mr.. Alfred solano: Courtier, red
The herald., 1897-04-25

Electricity white gauze, shimmering
with silver spangles, over white silk
slip; and across the breast, about the
waist and as tiara in the hair were
flowers and leaves, the former tiny in
candescent burners that were turned on
and off at will.
Mrs. John Bradbury: Flower girl,
richly brocaded satin skirt, white
ground. pale pink bodice. and chic
pink hat. A very handsome basket of
flowers in the hand.
w. C. Porter: Uncle Sam, blue satin
The herald., 1897-04-25

plush, square-cut coat and knee
breeches. satin brocaded vest, EN-
broidered richly with gold lace, jabot of
lace at neck, white wig.
Mrs. j. H. f. Peck: Quaker, in gray
gown, white kerchief and Quaker bon
net.
Count Won Schmidt: Monk.
Miss Jennie Dorsey: Empire costume.
Shirley Vance Martin: Courtier.
Miss Marion Hooker: Judith.
DR.. Granville MacGowan: Courtier
Mrs John Posey: Shepherdess.
The herald., 1897-04-25

burg, L. c. Goodwin, J. D. Hooker,
Mary Briggs, Margaret Hobbies. c. e.
Guyer, Polk, Bishop, G. j. Griffith, Hay
den. Mcclellan. sLongstreet, Wilcox.
Misses Alden, Mcclellan, Florence Nc
Lellan, Mary Banning. Britain of Wash
ington, D. c., Adella Mills of San Fran
cisco. Cornelia Hamilton, Marian Jones,
Georgiana Jones, Ruth Hall, Golinsky
Of San Francisco, Greenleaf of Pasade-
ma. Hay, Samm, Waddilove and
Overton. Messrs r.. S. G. Lowe.
The herald., 1897-04-25

embroidered with birds and flowers;
best Of rich peacock green. neck and
sleeves embroidered. Skirt of orange.
with panels Of blue embroidered in pea
cock feather design. Diamond and to-
paz ornaments.
Charles 8. Walton: Chinese man.
DARN. Magnificent costume, and car
The herald., 1897-04-25

Miss Christian Kurtz wore charm
ing pompadour brocade silk, a green
silk pompadour bodice and green skirt,
sleeves of puffed mousseline de sol and
gold ornaments, diamonds.
Miss Randell wore rich silk with
lattice stripes of white satin over bril-
liant roses; the brocade bodice and PAN
iers were finished in mousseline de sol.
Miss Blanche Hinman wore a gor-
geous yellow and white brocade over a
white petticoat
Miss Helen Borden wore a pale pink
The herald., 1897-04-25

over a blouse Of scarlet striped with
spangles. A white and blue cap.
spangled and touched with red, and
with a gold tassel. Scarlet satin slip
pers.
Mr.. Thomas E. Gibbon: Lord Chester
field; royal purple silk square-cut coat,
with massive gold passementerie. white
satin vest and knee breeches, jabot Of
lace at neck. white silk hose and
shoes with jeweled buckles.
Mrs. Thomas e. Gibbon: Dresden
shepherdesS.
The herald., 1897-04-25

pink tarletan skirt, ruff1ed to the waist,
pink bolero jacket, and paniers,
spangled with gold, pink picture hat and
black plumes.
Mrs. Shirley Vance Martin: Little
Egypt. accurate Egyptian costume Of
white, covered with gold gauze,
spangles and pale pink headgear.
The herald., 1897-04-25

striped trousers, high white hat, with a
blue band around it, dotted with stars.
Charles Hastings: Directoire, green
satin coat. black satin vest and knee
breeches, black hose and white collar.
Miss Julia Winston: Fancy costume,
The herald., 1897-04-25

Mrs r. H. Howell: Court costume;
white satin, brocaded with pink rose
buds, here and there touch of apple
green velvet, and jeweled bands. Dia-
mond ornaments.
Mrs. Charles S. Walton: Chinese lady
of high degree. Pale blue jacket richly
The herald., 1897-04-25
ried out to the smallest detail as to make

ried out to the smallest detail as to make
up.
Mrs. Frank s. Hicks and Mrs. Richard
P. Blaisdell: Twin roses; cerise tulle
over silk slips the same shade. Car
lands of roses about the skirts. belts and
sashes of cerise moire ribbon and
round waists covered with roses.
Miss Alice Hager Of San Francisco:
Shepherdess, in an exquisite imported
costume; petticoat Of rich pale pink
stain; Watteau overdress and papiers
The herald., 1897-04-25

By virtue of his knighthood, Griffith
]. Griffith will hereafter bear the title Of
Prince de Los Feliz. This title is quite
appropriate under the circumstances, as
it is that gentleman who gave the city
for park purposes 5000 acres Of land, II
being part of the Los Feliz rancho.
The herald., 1897-04-25
THE PARTICIPANTS
Gorgeous Costumes Worn by Society
6wells--Interested Spectators

Mrs. Ozro w. Childs: French duch-
ess. chic costume Of pale blue. white
anc scarlet satin, elaborately embroid-
cred with gold. Skirt Of blue, with fans
of scarlet let in at intervals; on the
panels between, white arabesques, out
lined with gold spangles. Bolero jacket
OF white. crusted with gold spangles,
The herald., 1897-04-25

George Parsons Max Meyberg.
Moritz Meyberg, J. II. Costello OF
New York, Alphonso Wigmore, Ozro w.
Chids, Barrett Eastman, Willoughby
Cole, Madison j. Owens, e. F. Page.
H. z. Osborne John Beelsman, H. T.
Gage, Williams, Drs. Bryant and
RishOD
The herald., 1897-04-25
Tuesday the following telegram was
received at Fiesta headuuarterS:

"ST LOUIS, April 20, 1897.
"Our best wishes to you and your as
sociates for very successful Fiesta.
(Signed) GEO. ". LEIGHTON"
Mr.. Leighton is president Of the Ter
minal Railway company.
The herald., 1897-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs.John E. Francis left Tues
day morning for an extended Euro.
pean tour.
The herald., 1897-04-25

Thirteen cities have thus far adopted
the Pingree potato patch plan for ~
coming summer.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-06-18

VanAlstine sells buggies and wagons
Miss Nora Hough came home from
Redfeld Tuesday.
Mrs. w. o. Mason of Running Water,
is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
1, E, Kintigh.
Thos. Grace went to Galena, Ill.
Wednesday to accompany his aged
father to that place.
Mrs. F. E. Miller, of Kimball is
visiting with Mrs. M. Miller and will
remain several weeks.
Mrs. F. B. Smith went to Chamber
lain to remain over Sunday With her
husband, who is holding court there.
Lost, between Mitchell and Aliens
ford, a package con tanning three aprons.
Finder will please leave at this office.
Strayed or stolen from Daniels pas
ture, one light red yearling heifer.
Finder will please notify J. S. Daniels.
Rev. G. E. Hager, OF Vermillion, ar
rived Monday to attend the COM
mencement exercises of the University
The confidence of the people in
Hoods Sarsaparilla is due to it's un-
equalled record of wonderful cures.
Rev. L. Bradford of Redfeld came
down Wednesday to attend the meet
ing of the University board of direc-
tors.
| Agent Clark of the Milwaukee says
that the indications are that good
party of Mitchell people will go to
Spirit Lake on the excursion Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Clark and children de-
parted Wednesday for Mena, Ark,
TO make eheir future home. Mr.. Clark,
who went down there several months
ago, is established in the grocery bus
mess.
] A game of base ball will be played
in Mitchell, Saturday, June 26, be-
tween the newly organized club OF this
city and the Pleasant Lake club of Au-
rora county. There is strong rivalry
between the two clubs and the game
will undoubtedly be for blood.
H. w. Hendrickson, former Pros
per township farmer, has been in the
city several days and left Wednesday
for his home at Quinby, Iowa. Mr..
Hendrickson has been suffering for
some time with cancer on his face.
He has been treated by a specialist at
Cherokee and hopes to secure relief
from the ravaging disease.
The Salvation Army had a rousing
meeting Tuesday evening on the oc-
casion OF the visit of Ensign Brooks.
who has just assumed control Of the
South Dakota division aud this was his
first visit. On this occasion he pre-
sented the army with its colors, the
American flag and the insignia of the
Salvation Army, which will hereafter
appear IN the evening parade. Ten
new recruits were sworn in and more
we're be taken in Wednesday night.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1897-06-18

ceipt of 81 cents in cent stamps to pay
the cost of mailing only. Address, Worlds
Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo,
N. Y. For ten cents extra handsome cloth
bound, silver-stamped copy will be sent
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-18

Austin. April i7-The house yester-
day afternoon ooncurred In the senate
amendments 10 the franchise tai bin
hHing a tax oi per cent on the Eross
receipts of insurance companies. This
was an unexpected coup on the part Of
the friends Of the proposition 10 pile
up an insurance tax. and one which
the opponents OF the bill. assisted By
Louis J. worthAm. could not guard
against Mr. wortAAm has pitched his
hght Ia the house and has bent all
his energies toward defeating the orig
inal Drew bill. Opponents Of that
proposition claim he practically had Il
killed when the opposition concocted
the scheme Of taeking the tax on an
other measure and getting Il through
the senate, 30 that the house would
need only a majority OF votes to con-
cur Those members who favored the
bill. as well a. those who oppose ..
credit Mr. vfortham with having made
the aght against great odds. Senat, r
Prossler stated IN his speech that the
Insurance taH bill had been virtually
defeated In the house by smooth work
Of one Of the most effective and ae-
eomplishod lobbyists that had ever
represented corporation in this or
other states.
AZ the request Of Mr.. williams. the
house. Just before adjournment. recon-
mltted the smyth aud Maxwell bill.
providing for tho purchase OF the
Waco and Northwestern and the Texas
Central railroads BY the Houston and
Texas Central The bill had been n
vorably reported by the house commit
tee on internal improvements. and tho
recommitta occurred Just as adjourn
ment took place, when everything was
In noisy turmoil, and when but few
noticed Il.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1897-04-18

Seattle. wash, April i1-Thsre is
sliil some uncertainty as TO the eHtsa,
Of the damage to the battlsship Oregon.
There has been some delay IN pumping
the vstsr out Of tie dock and until the
dock is clear . thorough examination
cannot be made The obstruction IN
the dredgod channel has been discover.
ed. Il is a hank Of old sunhen piles
and hArdpan. which evidently has been
there Tor some time and was probably
left BY contrastop Samples Of the oh.
struetion have been forwarded tc
Washington. D. c. An order for two
hull plates to replace those damaged
has besn ss9iite Can Francisco.