Evening journal., 1899-10-21
REPORT ON
IMPROVEMENTS
Chief of Engineers Gives an Es-
innate for Future Work Along
the Delaware River.
THE NEEDS OF DELAWARE BAY

FROM THE BEGINNING OF THE
WORK OF IMPROVEMENT IN THE
BAY AND BREAKwATER IN 1922
TO JUNE 80, 1898, THE TOTAL
AMOUNT EXPENDED WAS s2,79s,-
64S59 - THE REMOVAL OF
WRECKS.
The annual report Of the chief Of en-
gineers, made public in Washington
yesterday, contains a review OF the
work done during the past year, and
estimates the amounts that may profit
ably be expended in its continuance
during the fiscal year beginning July
/. 1900. Most Of the statements as to
the work performed have been given
publicity when the reports of the en-
gineers in charge at different points
were submitted to the War Department
The estimates Of amounts to be used
next year. however, have been with
held until the appearance Of the gen
eral report. The report contains the
following estimates for Improvements
of the Delaware river and bay and OF
certain waters tributary thereto. Del
aware river, New Jersey and Pennsyl-
vania: July l. 1892, balance unexpend-
ed, S317 ,274.S3; July l, 1899, outstand-
ing liabilities, S1,726.50; July 1, 1893,
balance available, s315,54S.SS. Amount
that can be proftably expended in
fiscal year ending June 30, 1901, $780,
600.
Harbor between Philadelphia and
Camden-The amount expended under
the project to June 80, 1898, was SO ,632,-
1854. The improvement was COM
pleted January 10, 1898, the resulting
channel having at least depth of &c feet,
with a width varying from LOIS to
1850 feet. extending from Morris
street to the Pennsylvania railroad
bridge. So miles, except at one locality,
just below Cramps shipyard, where
ledsc rock was discovered during the
porross Of the work. No further ap-
p'"p 1tiOn is needed
DELAWARE BAY AND BREAK
WATER.
Delaware Breakwater-From the be-
ginning of the work in 1922 to June 80,
1898, the total amount expended was
S2,79S, ,643.59, of which $606, ,539S9 was
expended on the project for closing the
gap. The project was completed on
June 30 1898. and no further appropri-
alton is required. II is probable that
occasional small appropriations will be
required in the future to repair dam
ages caused by violent storms.
July /, 1898, balance unexpended, So
710.11: June go 1899, amount expend-
ed during fiscal year, sS,640.37; July
1899, balance. S1,069.74.
Harbor of Refuge, Delaware Bay
The low price provided for in the ex.
listing contract justifies a great reduc.
tion in the estimated cost of the work
1t is now estimated that the total cos
will not require further appropriation
of more than $773, ,666, provided the an
nual appropriations are sufficient fol
rapid and economical progress. July 1
1899 balance unexpended, S754,1S1.16
July J., 1899, outstanding liabilities
s159 01S.46; July /, 1899, amount cover
ed by uncompleted contracts. $685.,
1920, S754, ,1S1.16, S773,66 (amount
estimated, required for completion o
existing project; amount that can b.
prohtably expended in fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1901, s45O,O0O.
IN NEW JERSEY WATERS.
Rancocas river, New Jersey-July
1899. balance unexpended, S2,379.37
July 1, 1899, amount covered by un
completed contracts, S1,700; July !
1899, balance available, s679.37.
AllOway creek, New Jersey-July
1899, balance unexpended, s3,021.S9
July /, 1899, amount covered by un
completed contracts. s2,475; July
1899 balance available, S546.S9 ;amoun
(estimated) required for completion {
existing project, $1,000; amount ths
can be profitably expended in fisc;
year ending June 30 1901, $1,000
Cooper creek, New Jersey-It is pre-
posed to complete the improvement
with funds now available as soon as II
city OF Camden removes or lowers II
water pipe at State street bridge. Jul
/. 1898, balance unexpended, S31, lis
4S2; July 30, 1899, amount expendt
during fiscal year. s22.293A1; July
1899, balance unexpended, $S,S25.07.
Mantau creek. New Jersey-This is
new work. This creek empties into Il
Delaware river at a point three mil
below League Island and opposite Mi
fin Bar. Amount appropriated
River and Harbor act, approved Mart
3, 1899, s25.0O0 July l. 1899, balan
HNneApeuueus 91osVuV. Amount, eSl
mated, required for completion of e
listing project, s12O,O0O Amount tn
can be profitably expended in fisC
year ending June 80, 1901, $4,000.
Goshen creek. New Jersey-T
funds on hand are sufficient to col
plete the work. July /, 1S99 balan
unexpended, $4,000. July 1, 1899. OF
standing liabilities. $56S11. July
1899. amount covered by uncomplet
contracts. S5,347.5O. Total S5,915l
July l. 1899. balance available, s
624.4S.
REMOVAL OF WRECKS.
Removal of sunken vessels or or
obstructing or endangering navigati
During past fiscal year the followi
wrecks were removed under the pro
sions Of the act of June IA, 1880: 7
schooner Anna Maria, from Maur
river, N. j., and the schooner Joseph
Ellis from the channel of tho Dalau,