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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12
"Ihink of Ease
But Work On"

IL your blood ID impure you cannot even 'thnh
OF case. The blood is the greatest sustainer OF
the body, and when you make It pure by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla you have the perfect health An
which even hard work becomes easy.
Salt RheI1m- Entirely disappeared is the
report on the salt rheum that
bothered my wife for Eve SIX years Ii itrbed
intensely but Hoods Sarsaparilla cured It. as IL
DID my rheumatism. JAMES harden Roches-
ter, Ind. Rememher
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Is Americas Greatest Medicine Price. 81.
Hoods Pills liver ills; the non-irritating and
only cathartic to take with Hoods SaSaparillaI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12
ATLANTIC CITY SPECIAL,
Through Vestibule Fast Express
Train via Pennsylvania Railroad,

Beginning Saturday, June II (and continu-
ing until Monday, September 4,,1S99 inclus-
ive), the Pennsylvania Railroad Company
will run an Atlantic City Special, through
days between Washington and Atlantic
City via the Delaware River Bridge route,
the only all-rail line, on the following sched-
ulei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12
CONFIRMED AND PLEDGED,
Impressive Services Conducted by
Cardinal Gibbons.

Cardinal GibbORS.
Cardinal Gibbons confirmed a class of
over 300 boys and girls at st. Aloysius'
Catholic Church yesterday afternoon at
o clock. After the ceremony was concluded
the cardinal secured pledge from each of
the boys that he would abstain from liquor
until he was twenty-one years old.
At solemn high mass in the morning
celebrated by Rev. Father Ham, with Rev.
Father Tyler as assistant, and Mr.. Charles
Lyon sub-deacon, the cardinal preached an
impressive sermon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12

WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF.
Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del
monico Steak. go to John r. Kelly, West
End Mkt. 22d & P; 9th street wing Center
Mkt. Corned Beef speciality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12
P,a and o.

with US means price and quality, and we're
very particular about them. s1.25 Is the
price for lbs. finest quality butter. James
F. Oyster, 900 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12
Mondays Only.
Saturdays Only.

This train will be composed of Pullman
Vestibule Buffet Parlor Cars combined car,
and Pennsylvania Railroad standard coach
es, and will not stop at Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12

Blue Flame Oil Stoves So; Gas Ranges.
$3.50 and up. a.. Eberly's Sons, rs 9TH NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12
Enforced Po.tpon.mept.

Valuable Antique Furniture at Sloan's.
l4O1 G St, I'd floor, now on view.-Adyt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12

FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use "Kennys Cheon," the best SOC. Tea In
America Pure American-ref1ned Sugars at
cost c. ID. Kenny, eight city stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12
rHE PRoOE or rHE PI,DpING.

THE PROOF OF THE PUDDING,
you know, is in the eating. You only
have to try a loaf of Schneider's MALT
BREAD to recognize its superior quality.
Wholesome and delicious At your grocer &c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-12

Was In a Crap Game.

GUIDES superior flowers show their super
iority In bouquets. 1924 F.-Advt
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01

to good, $2G250 for choice and 8 for fan
cy; Grape Fruit. $25OQ3 per box.
TROPICAL FRUIT-Bananas, N6Q26e
per bunch; Pineapples. s. 50@5 per dozen;
Smyrna Figs. o. per 10; Persian Dates.
-Creamery-Fancy. 2@2sc per
70; special brands, higher; seconds. Esq
&c: Dairy--Fancy. 24Q25c; other grades. %
Q2Sc per 10. Packed-California Creamery.
tub, o; Eastern do, NQ22Lkc; Picked
1SQ19c; Firkins, 1S@19c per n.
California Cream Cheddar, 11@12c; Young
America. 1lh4l3c; Eastern. 121a0131zc;
Western, 12G12xc
EGGS-Ranch, S4@s7c per dozen; Store,
2SQS0c; Eastern, 22@25c for cold storage
and % for fresh
POULTRY-Live Turkeys. 13@14c per
10 for hens and 1S@14c for Gobblers:
Dressed do, 14Q17c per ID; BOOSTERS SAC
$50 for old and $4Q450 for young; Broil-
Fryers, $4Q4.50; Hens. $3Q4.5O; Ducks, 81. q
$3.50; Geese. A.50Q2 per pair; Pigeons. 81
Q1.25 per dozen for old. s1.50@L75 for
young.
GAME-Ducks-Canv $4@6 per
dozen: Mallard, $36450; Sprig, $25Od3;
Teal, $1.25@1 so; Widgeon, sl.&@l.75: Small
Ducks. s125; Quail, sL25@1.50 per dozen;
English snipe. $2@25o; Common do. SIG
Brant, N25@1. 70; Honkers, $30A.5O; Hare
81; Rabbits, s1Q1.50: Doves. 50060c.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
The Board of Trustee of the City Of

The Board of Trustee of the City Of
Section l. Section Two Of Chapter 10
nance consolidating, revising and codify-
mento" passed June, q. ls7S is hereby
Section e 1t shall not be lawful for
any person to race, or run, or drive any
Streets Streets lanes or alleys of the City. at a
rate exceeding five miles an hour. when
said animal or animals are loose. or un-
By human a. being. Il shall be unlawful
for any owner. driver or occupant of any
oSar 9ggd vehces BY an
or animals, to drive or propel. or cause
BE- driver or aeyps of ba cty the
sn nhnHaf through the streets. lanes or alieys
Of eight I'm miles an hour. Within the fol-
lowing boundaries. TO wit: Between the
west line Of Twelfth street and the west
dary line Of q street and the south boun-
Diary line Of + street; It shall be unlaw-
pelied by an animal or animals. to be-
driven or propelled. or for any animal
% Be ridden the tSs sS OF s ss
n e ten mes %
fnst abby 5ns 70 she ocera and
vehicles of the Fire Department Of the
q n R and Els e %Ses
shall e IN Be nniswfui for any Vehicle drawn
any animal to be ridden, beyond the cen-
ter line of any street. alley or lane OF the
city t9 the LEFT Of the ar " such 0c
EXCEPT in crossing such highway for the
purpose of stopping upon the other or left
from fus 'i the point Of crossing such center
line. It shall be unlawful to propel or
drive any vehicle drawn oy an animal OF
street. lane or alley OF the city into an
intersecting highway. SO as to make e
fSe ane 81 steppns
yond such corner It shall pc n, nnlaElu ~!
or propelled, any vehicle drawn by an
animal or animals, or to ride any animal
t t TIM street. alley or lane. 50 that
turning n the new direction nss VII 6Ed,ng
said Vehicle Ell q SIDE q tie newly e
t raTpos street ct ay % stopping LOT upon
fS Seh chanEe n direction must Be made b
driving or riding az nearly as may be
3Ss Rneson 81 the nss
s sssa Vii vs. y:s
1 asny haas e. an si the f of
It e h EpeEn ordsEfS that bat the
the Road, relative to driving and pass
Ing on public. highways. and as obtains
,ae s sSaii Obtain and BE- rule Of action
and observed as the lawsi IN the city OF
,ygSicIs 81 e Is g o sn
mails nMi or ~. electricity. stsam or vapor
power ss or 70 ride any snimal upea sSy
o o11s any foot-patR n any pubiic park d the
City ct Il sacremento:: p: McKAY.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
The Week Closes With Fair Trade
in Produce Circles.

In Produce Circles.
Sacramento. Dec s1st
The week closed with fair volume of
trade in local produce circles. Prices were
as previously quoted.
Following are the retail prices Tor tho
various artioels mentioned:
FLOUR-Tamily Extras. 32.1c Der 10
Ms: sos for 50 ms.
&c per dozen; Naveis. SOC: Lines. l25s ;
nanas. 2c doxen; Grapes. s@sc per 70;
Apples, H:S per box: dates. 1oc per H.
vEahTAB 15a1 ST e Per 10:
head; Carrots. Lettuce, Radishes, Leek,
Green ONIONS, Oyster Plant. 123zc PEI. doz
punches; s ONIONS On nc e ~ per ID; Roman;
1Se IS squs ss per Green esa Fl Pap ss
SC PER n AE Ft5f1Gtss. & per dezs1
pe EA - Mountain &c; Valley Rcla sSc e
roll. Cheese-california. l6c per Is; Youas lag
Genuine swiss. z0c: American Cheese s SIS:
S NSHu5Ts n: walnuts. 15c per 10: New
oans &c. Flbefta. BE: cnestnuts sso p Der
ri MEAT E. HSsM 1iss; RIB Roast. lsase
lS ss dsac a fsss H. MSp Rssg e Dn sss
Chops IS; ho.. y vs Sal G e; Hqstoa1;ss:
ton Stew. Sc; Shoulder Chops. Sc. PORK
Seel2c pr 10; Corned Beef. sQ924c: sau-
9Q1atc: Ham. 12AhG1A1c.
POGLTRY-Hens, 6oc each: Spring. Soc
each: Broilers. 26@4cc each: Tame Geese.
keys. lie for live and 1oc for dressed per
California. 40c per dozen: East
ern, &c.
HAY AMI. GRAIN-oa& or wheat Hay.
o0c4N; Alfalfa. 0076c; Whole Barley.
$!.ss Ground Barley, 40; Feed oats e:
Bran. N.O6; Straw, e06o6c: Corn, large.
$50: Small 49,; Cracked Corn. $40:
Ground Corn. dB: Red Russian Oatss
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
WAYS AND MEANS.
Report Of the Auditing Board ~
to Its Operations.

Report Of the Auditing Board ~
to It's Operations.
The Auditing Boards report shows
the affairs Of the Board Of Public
Works from a financial point OF view.
1t follows:
REPORT OF AUDITING BOARD.
To His Excellency, James H. Budd,
Governor Of the State Of California
Sir: In compliance with the provisions
OF the Act creating the Auditing Board
to the Commissioner of Public Works,
and prescribing it's duties, we herewith
submit our first report of the results
of our labors as directed to the prep
aration and execution of the plans Of
improvement outlined in the report of
the Commissioner of Public Works, for
the Sacramento and San Joaquin Riv-
ers, under date of November 16, 1885,
We desire to acknowledge our In
debtedness to the Sacramento River
Board Of United States Engineers,
whose courteous aid has greatly facili-
tated the work, and to particularly ex-
press our thanks to Major w. H.
Heuer, U. S. A, whose efficient and
earnest cooperation has insured its
progress and whose Endorsement is a
guarantee of Its substantial character
The board organized on the 18th day
of. May 1897, by electing H. J. Corco-
ran President, and John Markley Sec
rotary. The first official act Of the
board was to inspect the rivers, in
company with the Commissioner and
Engineers, with a view of acquiring in
formation as to existing conditions at
localities where surveys and careful OBJ
servations have disclosed the greatest
necessity for the Introduction Of the
plans Of improvement outlined in the
Commissioners report.
Under the law creating the Auditing
Board, the Commissioner report dated
November 16. 1896. and the accom-
panying reports and plans Of the En-
gineers, were adopted and made the
basis Of operations, and the plans
therein specified for promoting drain
age and improving and rectifying river
channels are, as far as practicable, to
be carried out and finished as the law
further provides.
The basis Of our operations is def
initely fixed by law, and as interpreted
by the Attorney General in written
opinion, dated April 20, 1898, the Com
missioner Is limited In jurisdiction and
operation to the Sacramento from the
mouth Of the Feather to Newtown
Shoals, and the San Joaquin River
from Stockton to it's confluence with
the Sacramento.
The commission first addressed itself
to the removal of the Newtown Shoals.
the most important work The proper
plans were submitted to the Govern
ment authorities. and upon permission
being received, work was begun as ex-
peditiously as possible. and a series Of
5ettes. aggregating 6OOO feet in length,
was constructed, the effect being to
contract the water flow so effectively
that the channel commenced to scour
as soon as the jetties were completed,
and have, up to this time Though no
copSidora h1a y-foo hoe <o1,ao Xfooa - A..
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COMMERCIAL.
: la2fftfls
NO BUSINESS IN SAMPLE GRAIN
MARKET.
Butter In Good supply and Prices
Lower-No Demand for Fruits
Excepting Apples.

San Francisco, Dec. 31st.
No business was done in the sample
market to-day. At Chicago May wheat
closed a fraction higher. No wheat ar
rived for the local market to-day. Very
little barley came to hand, and, in fact,
all receipts were light.
Hay arrived sparingly. The market Is
in good shape, bidding being active. Bran
and middlings arrived more freely. but the
market is scantily supplied and prices are
firm.
There is some demand for apples, but
for nothing else. The few cranberries lett
are selling lower. A few strawberries are
still seen In market
Butter is lower, and the market is easy.
Stocks continue more than ample for the
demand. Store eggs are firm, comparing
in quality favorably with ranch. For
others than store the market is easy.
Produce Quotations.
FLoUR-Net cash prices for Family
Extras. N16Q4.25 per barrel; Bakers Elk
WI WHfE EAT Shipping Wheat is auotable
choice. Milling Wheat s.aOQl.22A per
BARLEY-Feed. s1.so01.a2M per ctl:
9 oATsePoor to fair, =; 2o91 2211 per ctl:
aoSS e eh par sti a Gay a5 asns 1ssS
for for seed. Nz5@i 60: Black. for seed. sLs0
9cORN-In sacks-Large yellow. N.1O@
+ L 10; Small Yellow. California. a.Iisz9fS
PER Y 81; %essf 90: oqn, 2s4 per en
tor California and 8. l5@1. IN for Eastern
BUCKWHEAT- Nominal
BRAN ouotable at s1z5o@ls.5o per ton.
'i Rolled s. BHARLEY-ouotable at s2s.5o@
HAT-Ex-car or cargo: Wheat. 1850
1880 per ton; Wheat and qat Ms oog117G %;
400 400 Upland do. nominal; Alfalfa. $2.OO9
STRAW-Quotahle at 5OQ75c per bale.
HRofSScTsp 81 so@ so But Rer
S. 6&es Pea. a.so@24o; Small White.
sxs large lee T RiSney ng s1S s. Black
POTATOES[Sa Early Rose. 65@soc;
per ctl; River Burbanks, 60@S5c per sack:
1o snEs g. sG sf pet 81 6r ssnae
chile, 7O98Oc per ctl; Humboldt Burbanks.
75cQ$l per ctl; MERGED Sweet Potatoes.
M's5gl.d per ctl; New Potatoes. l7sasc
Onions 9:sIs , ,s gsr etl for yellsow :.
m nss AaSe'es S 6o4 Tor sas
and 75c0a& for Los Angeles; String
Beans. 7G9c per 10. including Los An
geleS; Egg Plant lU4lz1zc per 10 TOT Los
Angeles: Marrowfat Squash. $6012 per
ton; Green Peppers, 5@6c per 10.
FRESH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 3; ESQ
l. IS per box and common to choice, 50c@$1:
Lady Apples, $1Q1.6
Berrtea-Strawberries. O. per chest
for large: Huckleberries, &c per n; Gram
berries. ED@9.5O per barrel for. Eastern,
and $IGLI per box for Coos Bay.
Persimmonss- 90 per box.
CITRUS FRUITS = Oranges-Navels,
81 25025 so box; Seedlings, 66c6(l5O box
Japanese Mandarins. $lQl: . per box;
California Lemons. NGi.60 for common
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
ORDINANCE NO. 40
Preventing the Sale Of Milk in the City
of Sacramento. Unless the Cows From
which Such Milk is Derived are Free
from tuberculosis.

The Board of Trustees Of the City of
Sacramento ordain as follows:
Section /. 1t shall be unlawful for any
nerson. firm or corporation, either as
owner or agent. to sell or cause to be
sold. within the limits of the City of Sac
30 mento. any milk from any cow on cows,
unless such person. firm or corporation
7aarsnn competent to make the test, that
bic or their cows from which such milk
- derived are free from the disease of
= Section T. Any. persons. firm or corpor-
!. ton Violating the provisions OF Section
One hereof, shall. upon conviction, be
punished by fine Of not less than Ten
ror more than One Hundred Dollars. or
Nv imprisonment In the City jail for not
less than five NOR more than sixty days.
section g. This ordinance shall take ef-
feet and be ip force Immediately upon and
after It's pas2agG.
passed A4gsSt 80, 1887.
CIIAs. e. LEONARD.
President Of the Board OF Trusteea.
Approved September g. 1897
G. Il. HUBBARD. Mayor.
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Unexpended balance of appro-
PAaeAoAA $4,000. .$zSl III ~
We recommend that the power and
Jurisdiction of this department be en-
larged and SO extended as to include
the improvement and reetification Of
the navigable rivers. sloughs and creeks
Of the State.
There are number of waterways in
the State Of California upon which the
expenditure Of trifiing sum Of money
would accomplish remarkable results,
benefitting the circumjacent country.
and which would annually save in
freight rates the amount of the cost
of Improvement. In no case would this
work demand the expenditure of a large
sum Of money, the aggregate Of the ex-
penditures being easily within $500, 600.
We instance Petaluma Creek, Alviso
Greek, Napa Creek, Feather River and
Tuolumne River. We believe that the
State should take upon itself without
delay the work OF improving these
streams. az well a. the work already
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01

silks---dress goods
fancy silks
A fine lot OF fancy silks will be
offered at just half former value;
they're very pretty and desirable
in every way; per yard. ..... so
Fancy stripe silks in good
lengths for waists. soc yard.
black serge
Extra wide all-wool black
serge; stylish, heavy goods for
cold weather wear; per yard. So
|crepons
Colored crepons, 46 inches
wide, are offered at half regular
values; there's a great range Of
colors; per yard. .............5 so
Crepons, in dress lengths, 25c
yard.
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recommended by theu Commissioner of
Public Works, for the Sacramento and
San Joaquin rivers. xxi
(Signed by the members Of the Au-
diting Board, Hugh ]. Corcoran, John
Marley. George H. Patterson, T. B.
Hall and ellis Doty.)
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
cloak department

cloak department
(an garments at less than cost)
plush capes
Ladies plush .capes, collar and
front edged with thibet fur;
! elegantly braided and fancy
lined ................ $500
melton jackets
Ladies brown melton cloth
jackets, finished with welted seams
! and neat stitching; notched collar
gives fine effect. ....... $500
covert jackets
Ladies stylish double breasted
cutaway jackets, Of heavy black
! covert cloth; notched collar. $3.50
; children's jackets
/ Children's green, cardinal and
! brown kersey cloth jackets, with
deep collar, braided and silk lined
} $500. ......- ....... :. .~0'<'
! melton jackets
Ladies black melton cloth jack
! cts, trimmed with straps and braid
edge; capped sleeves, lined
throughout -. IS
} tan jackets
Ladies tan melton jackets, in
! fly front and double box front
!. styles; dart and capped sleeves;
velvet notched collar; $40, $I2.5o,
! SIS and Observation-Disclosures. $40
! stylish furs
Ladies fur col1arettes, boas and
! fur capes-a magnificent line of
late creation, reduced to prices be-
low cost.
} children's jackets
Children's and misses plain
! and boucle cloth jackets; velvet
collars, and deep square collars,
! braided and plain; $I.75, S.. 50
} and .............. ,.... .@4.SU
Hale's Corner,
Ninth and K.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
SAN FRANCISCO STOCKS.

San Francisco, Dec 21st.
Morning Session-Andes, &c; Bullion. &c;
c C Va. 8. IS; Mexican, 34c: Ophir, 56c;
.90Q9Sc: Union, s5G34c: Utah, So.
Closing QuOtations--Alta, &C.: Alpha, &c;
Andes. 1c: Belcher, 1sc; b & B. 40c; Bull
Chollar lie; Confidence. 60c; C Va.
$1.35; G Point. Ice; Exchequer, 1c; G & G.
&c; II N. lie; Justice, lie; Kentuck,
Sec; Overman, &C.; Potosi. l6c: Savage. 13c;
Sierra Nevada, 81; Union, SIC; Utah, Sc;
z Jacket, &c; Standard. Q.90.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
cashmere flannel

Cashmere flannel, in plain col
ors-pink, royal blue, light blue
and gray; good quality, and
marked greatly under value; per
yard .................2 5c
White all-wool flannel, regular
soc and Coo qualities, 2oc yard.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
Hale's corner,
Ninth and X.
CITY OFFICIAL ADVERTISING.
ORDINANCE NO. 40.

An Ordinance to Regulate, Control and
Direct the Movement In the Streets
Alleys and Lanes of the City of Sac
ramento, of Vehicles, of Certain De-
scriptions. and of Certain Animals.
and Amending Ordinance No. II.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
olive dishes
hat department

derby hats
We offer several lines OF mems
derby hats-odds and ends; the
values can not be excelled; inven-
tory price .................. 4os
fedora hats
Mems and boys fedora hats, in
black and brown; shapely and
stylish; excellent value at the clos
ing out price. .oSt
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01

New York, Dec. s1st
WHEAT-March, zsAe; May. .754c.
Chicago, Dec. 31st.
wHEAT-December. 6s11c; May, 71Mc;
July. 69Hc.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
Water Takers.
Next month the City Expert will
furnish the Mayor and Board Of
Trustees with
Delinquent Lists

Of all water takers, with the
amount owing by each, who
have not paid their water rates to
JANUARY /. 1899.
Your name will not appear on
the delinquent list IL you settle
vour account BEFORE sATUR-
DAY, DECEMBER 81. 1898.
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horse blankets

These are of good, heavy ma
terial and well made; and odd lot
which will be closed out at much
less than regular values; each 98c
and 81. Is
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
IMPROVING
THE RIVERS.
CONTINUED from Sixth Page.)

show the character and locality Of work
20 far recommended and completed.
M. A. NURSE, Engineer.
GEORGE N. RANDLE,
Assistant Engineer.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01
furnishing goods
ribbed underwear

Mems ribbed undershirts and
drawers, slightly fleeced and of
good weight; gray and tan; regu-
larly worth SOC; closing out at
(ner oarment) Csc
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1899-01-01

water level Of the river, caused a
deepening Of from two to six feet.
A concrete overflow weir, 1000 feet
In length. on the right bank of the
Sacramento River, above Elkhorn
Landing. in Yolo County. has been
constructed, and cut-offs Nos. 3, 4, 6
and Z on the San Joaquin River, with
some minor works Of needed river i'm
provements, have been made. The
plans showing character, extent and
locations Of the improvements already
made, and others recommended. ac-
company the Engineers report, and
careful study Of the same is requested.
The Commissioner carefully consid-
cred and investigated the subject of
hydraulic dredger operations. BY res
olution Of the board, the Chief Engineer
to the Commissioner, and Major W. H.
Heuer. Consulting Engineer, were re-
quested to make a written report on
the adaptability OF such an appliance
in making the river Improvements rec
commended in the Commissioners re-
port. The engineers. after presenting
much data on the subject of hydraulic
dredgers and their operations. closed
by saying: I'VE do not know of any
place on the Sacramento or San Joaquin
rivers where, with the improvements
now under contemplation by the State,
it Is advantageous to either purchase
or build a hydraulic or any other type
of dredging machine
From the engineers investigations Of
the various types Of hydraulic dredgers,
we found that the rights to the various
devices and appliances of said dredgers
We're being litigated in the United
States Courts, and that the probabilities
were that dredger coud not be pur-
chased without involving litigation.
From the report of the engineers, and
further information collected by our
selves, we felt confident that a hy-
draulic dredger could not be used with
advantage or economy in making the
improvements recommended for said
rivers.
The following statement shows the
expenditures up to and including No
vember II, 1898, and the amount OF
the unexpended balance of the appropri-
alton;