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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
SOUTH KICKING
over the Application of Bryan's Catch
Phrase 10 Negro Vote.

Over the Application of Bryan's Catch
Phrase 10 Negro Vote.
The Bryan warcry, consent of the
governed" is proving two-edgcd
sword to the Bryan managers, shifting
their friends and dividing their forces.
A strong chorus of dissatisfaction is
arising in the south over the reproach
cast by the indianapolis anti-imper-
ialist platform upon the political
methods Of the Democratic party in
that section, by which alone Bryan
can get any Democratic electoral votes
In the south.
The Montgomery (Ala) Advertiser,
Memphis (Tenn.) Commercial-Appea
and Macon (Ga.) Telegraph are re-
senting that resolution of the Indian
applis anti-imperialst convention,
which declares that in supporting the
principles of the Declaration OF Inde-
pendence they meant to apply them
to the negro race in America, as well
as to the Philippines, and that they
deprecate all efforts to deprive the
hSoAo va ma iiSiiI' "9 q SitiHCA' hc
Macon Telegraph, for example, says
that there can be no objection TO
these people voting the Democratic
ticket; but it is very offensive to the
people of the south for the south
hating, negro-loving agitators like
Boutwell, to give them slap in the
face upon the threshold, when they
declare themselves Democratic"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
Wonen's Suits.

Hosts of nobby suits arrive daily by
express. Our Mr.. Prayer, now in New
York, seems to have devoted great deal
of time and energy to this particular
line. Today we tell you of special
lot that reached us Saturday. Just %
in all and worth Sl5.00--ve venetian cloth,
fancy taffeta lined jacket, fall shape, in
verted plaid skirt, Burton's lining; man
tailored throughout just to start things
going Sl2.5O.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

General Lawton was a lifelong
Democrat. His death was directly at
tributable TO the encouragement given
to Filipino rebels by his fellow-Dem-
ocrats in the United States. Yet they
have the audacity to ask the people
to endorse their treason next Novem-
ber at the polls.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

In today's Leader Is published in full
Senator Forakers speech made at
the Republican campaign opening yes
terday at Youngstown. This is the only
complete publication contained in any
Marietta paper The Leader always
leads.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
STATE.

For Secretary of State
L. C. LAYhN, of Huron.
For Supreme Judge
JOHN A. SHAUCK, of Montgomery.
For School Commissioner
j.. d. BCNEBRAKE, of Knox.
For Member Board Of Public Works
CHARLES A. GODDARD, of Scioto.
Tor Dairy and Food Commissioner
JOSEPH E. BLACKBURN, Belmont
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

Cleveland's free trade panic proved
that every man, every woman, has &
direct personal interest in having the
right president. Let every one i'm
periled financially by the risks of Bry-
anism help then to vote him out again.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
COUNTY.

For Sheriff.
]. C. MORROW, of Wesley.
For County Commissioner
w. L. HADLEY, of Lawrence.
For Prosecuting Attorney
j. C. Brennan, Third ward.
For Infrmary Director
]. X. GREGORY, Sixth Ward.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
The New Ribbons.

belief that this will be a season for plain
ribbons: however we have here and
there new fancies that are bound to
please. A glance will convince you of
the economy in buying ribbons from
this store. Satin and cotton back vel
vet ribbons all widths. Plain and fan
cy taffetas; double face satins: satin and
gros-grain three qualities-complete
color assortments
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

what is Rough Rider, anyway"
asked Altgeld in his Toledo speech.
Bryan will find out next November,
when he will look like San Juan hill
the day after The Rough Riders storm
ed it.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

Bryan's home state, Nebraska, is
proving the falslty of his calamity cry.
The deposits in her savings banks III.
creased SO, 400, 900 last year.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

In 1894 Montana wool averaged 9
cents a pound. In 1899 1t was l6 2-3
cents a pound, and this year 20 to %
cents SO much for the Dingley tariff
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

In 1864 the Democratic party de-
clared the war failure. This year it
did practically the same thing-and
the same result will follow.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

If you don't do your own duty in
this campaign and election, never
blame anyone else if trouble comes.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

In the last ten years the number of
depositors in banks has doubled In the
United States, And under the gold
standard. tool
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

No less than 1000 American tourists
are said to have been booked for Ober-
ammergau this season.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
JUDICIAL.

For Circuit Judge
THOS. A. JONES, of Jackson.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

Why not divide the several wards of
Marietta, at least for voting purposes? =?
What would be the objection?
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
Republican Ticket.
NATIONAL.

For President
WILLIAM MCKINLEY, of Ohio.
For Vice President
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, OF New
York.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
Blankets and Comforts.

Early yet, still the very best time in
the world to buy. Note these prices
104 full weight and size cotton blankets,
a pair SOC. At S1.00, S1.25. $500 up
wards to S6.50-values for greater than
you can expect later.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
EARLY FALL FASHION SHOW.
First Peeps at Fashions Secrets for the New Season.


gaher a S represented
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
Dress Goods.

Pierolas, Pebble Cheviots, Zibelines,
Venetians, Broadcloths, Homespuns,
GRANTEES, Cheviots, Poplins, Plaid
Blacks, Soliels, Serges, Henriettas. The
line includes every new weave or ma
terial from a plain venetian to silk
and wool novelty and all the safe col
ors from black to the new pastel
shades. AS usual we have made our
strongest efforts on popular price lines
from $1.OO to $500 a yd.-beautiful
fabrics At 25c, SOC, 75c-we show
everything to be desired,
In Innings we display all that's new
the late mercerized fabrics are here in
shades to match the new dress materials.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
Women's New Hats.

Seems as if all Marietta buys their
hats from us though the season has
hardly opened, yet we have already dis
posed of six large shipments. 'Tis cas-
lily accounted for the right styles at
lower prices than elsewhere. Felt walk
ing hats in pearl castor, gray, blue,
black S1.98, sl.50, s1.00, 75c.
For Misses and Children's wear we
show the new tans and sailors at SOC
Toe, S1.00
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

Bury Bryan beneath so big a vote
that his financial fallacies will never
revive.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09
CONGRESSIONAL.

CONGRESSIONAL,
For Congressman, 18th district
H. c. VANVOORHIS, of Muskingum
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-09-09

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1900.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Twenty -nine years ago Saturday
General E. NJ. Knox, opened a little
store in Pine Bluff He has through
energy and square business methods
built up what is now the most SUBJ
stancial business in the state. We
congratulate Gen. Knox upon his
scecess and hope that it will con-
tiHae.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Rev. and AIRS. j. f. Carr have re-
county. where they We're called to
attend the bedside vi Mrs. Leghorn,
Mrs. Cars sister. We are sorry To
state that they report her no better,
and little hopes are entertained for
her recovery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Kinding wood delivered TO any
part of the city for SlOo pei load.
EzELL STAVE co. Telephone or
ders receive prompt attention. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Angie Merlo left this morning
for Hot Springs, at which place she
will visit friends for several weeks.
While en- route to the VALLEY OF
Vapors she will stop over Ia Little
Rock for q few days to visit rela-
tiYes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mr.. James A. Langford returna
Saturday from a several weeks so
journ in the Valley OF vapors ZIG
looks fine and says he was greatlf
benefited by the trip. Mr.. Langf,,Ti
brought back with him trunS full
OF new okes and carried the truni
in the same manner as the elephant
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mayor W. B. Alexander returned
Saturday from Eureka Springs,
where he spent brief vacation.
His family will remain several week s
longer. Mr.. Alexander says his son,
John, is quite sick at that place.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mr.. E. W. Workman has resigned
as railroad reporter for the Graphic.
we regret very much TO lose his ser
vices az bis notes were read with
much interest by the readers of the
Graphic, the railroad fraternity es-
peciallg. He has our best Wishes for
future success.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

For SALE-Five room cottage
with bath room. corner Fifth and
Cherry streets. For price and terms
address Mrs. Adah Knox Price,
Gulfport, Miss, l.. b. PSI.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Annie Holmes. most pleas
ant ana pretty young lady from
FordS ce, is the guest of Mr.. Peter
Bridges and family in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mrs. Luther Sullivan has returned
from Swan LAKE, where she was
called to attend the funeral OF her
little niece-the little daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. O. Holmes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

The Rt. Rev. William Montgomery
Brown, Bishop of Arkansas is re-
ported quite sick at Gallon, O. de
Is suffering from acute bronchitis.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

The July issue of What to Eat"
just arrived. A copy free to each
iadv who calls at our store. Strauss
4 Miller. s
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Master Mechanic f. H. Johnson has
returned from business, trip To ST.
Louis, where be went in the interest
of the Cotton Belt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Bradford & Knox Tuesday receiv.
ed 1t one shipment 1S6 rolls of car.
pet. This is by far the largest ship
ment OF carpets ever received in Pine
B uff These goods will be ready to
show tomorrow.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Services wi be neid today at the
Presbyterian church at tire usual
hours. Rev. j. L. Cald we'll VIII
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

There will be a young peoples
meeting at the Baptist church today
at 4 o'clock. Rev. z. w. Daniel will
occupy the pulpit at both the morn-
Ing and afternoon services.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Willie Smart left Saturday
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. f, A. Jarvis at
Noble Lake. There is Il large num-
Der of young ladies visiting the
Jarvis home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Our fall stock OF carpets and rugs
have arrived. Come and feast your
eyes-it costs nothing to look and
will do you good, Bradford &
Knox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

See tat the Cottoa Belt band
boys get their uniforms and then it
will be pleasure to see them lie
dreS S parade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Prescription work is our hobby land
we are proud OF this department.
Every thing delivered promptly up
until 10 O'Clock at night. w
Walker DRUG Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mr.. Ben Rittman il seriously Ill at
the home OF Mr.. FL. Bringman. We
hope to soon note his speedy reeoy-
cry.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Local Union No. SIC. OF the United
brotherhood OF Carpenters and Join
.4rs OF America meets today at Odd
Fellows hall at p. m.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

The Arkansas Popullsts met in
ANNUAL session in Lite Rock Friday
aud nominated state ticket. Mr..
A. W. Files, of Little Rock, was
selected for Governor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

When in Hot Springs stop at tie
Bloomington Hotel, 324 Ouachita
avenue. Rates from 50 to s. per
week. Mrs. p. E. Green. Prop. 81
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

fine quality of whisky is like fine quail
ity of anything else. 1t costs little more,
bat nothing is too good for us Americans.
insist on having Jesse Moore Whisky.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Josie Dreyfus has returned
from Searcy, much improved in
health.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Rev, j A. Anderson, pastor, will
occupy the pulpit at the Main street
Methodist church today, both morn
ing and evening.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

a Monday our carpet display will be
ready-nothins ever seen In Pine
Bluff like it-see for stH-Brad-
ford & Knox.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mr.. W. S. Sorreils, progressi, e
Hot springs druggist, and brother
OF Prosecuting Attorney Sorrells, OF
this city, is visiting the latter gen
tleman here
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Z. NJ. Kilroy has received large
shipment OF Morgan & Wright Tires
and is now prepared TO meet st.
Louis and Chicago prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

A horse owned and driven by Mr..
Carl Rutledge, ran away on West
Fifth avenue Friday afternoon. Al
ter running several blocks, the ami
NAL was checked without damage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

What are those queer political
rumors we hear? Can there be any
truth Ia them?
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Messrs. Fred Fox and q. f. VAL
lsant have returned from a business
trip down the Cotton Belt road.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Elizabeth Newton. Of Little
Rock, is the guest of Mrs. ". C..
Cross on South Laurel street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mrs. j. B. HARRISON has returned
to her home at Greenville, Miss,
after delightful visit to Mrs. q. f.
G6e in this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Pearl Moore. of Texas. after
a pleasant visit to the Misses Smart
In this city, has returned home She
made muny friends while here and
will always receive cordial well
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Don't drink poor, colored doctored whisky
Insist on having "Vollmer'--a fine pure arti-
Gle which has made Kentucky famous. All
hrst-eIass dealers handle It. 2.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29
Shoe Room.

We receiving high class ladies and mems shoes
for fall We suit those that intend travel with the lat
things footwear Our shoes have marked
down with the balance of our goods and fit and
suit gentlemen ladies children very highest
class of goods at the very lowest prices.
Ladies hand turned Oxfords from 50 90 So New lot
of ladies' strap slippers just received by express consisting the
very latest novelties.
Mems Bannisters high class shoes $500 5000 quail
ty, $3.25
Misses and chdren strap slippers small quantity
from s115 to ooc.
Mems tan shoes s. 50 quality. best had the
money, s.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Sulphur Springs water delivered in
the city daily. One gallon every
day for % cents per week. Telephone
old phone al, rings. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Help the band boys buy new uni
forms by taking couple OF ticket'
for the concert.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

We are sorry 20 state that the con-
dition of DR.. D. S. Mills was not SO
favorable SATURDAY.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Friday a fine baby boy arrived at
the home of MIR. and Mrs. Will Mann,
on south State street.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Fresh layer cakes, 40c each. at
Ekidmore's. 100
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Help uniform the band by taxing
In the concert August Il.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Agnes Halliburton. of Little
Rock, is the guest of Miss Trip Lind
say.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Attend the band concert and then
vote for Bryan,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Allie James. OF Memphis, is
the guest of Mrs Maud Stanley and
Mrs. G. Noss at sulphur Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Off the Track means great disaster
when applied to fast express train.
1t is just as bad when it refers to dis
ordered blood or deranged stomach.
Hoods sarsaparilla puts the wheels
back on the track by curing the
troubles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Politics are not the only things
that makes strange bed fellows.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mrs. w. A. Lee has returned from
d pleasant visit to relatives at AL
theimer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Mr.. John Broaddus has recovered
from a brief but severe illness.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Miss Lena Rowell has returned
from two weeks vacation pleas
antly spent at Magnolia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

when you ask for "Vollmer" whisky be sure
that you get it. Don't let any one tell you
that they haye something just as good.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

FOR SALE.-Good family pony,
years old. Apply ut 626 East Sixth
avenue. 260
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

patronize band benefit concert
Tuesday, August II, at Institute.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

DR.. Il. G. Edgar, Dentist, Office
over Citizens Bank. Both phones. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

There are eleven members of the
Cotton Belt orchestra that will give
a concert at the Institute August II
to purchase uniforms for the boys.
They are H. LeMaire. director; Miss
IeMaire, violin; D. Borike. violin; HI.
Bah.an, clarinette. W. Fl. Schwartz,
clarinette: J. Luscomb, cernet; G..
scott, cornet; s. r. MATHEWS, French
horn; a. Patterson. bass violin; Mrs.
=. LeNaire. piano, Charles LeMaire,
drums.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29
Dry Goods Room.

All our SUMMER goods have been marked at such
prices that we do intend to carry single article
over
SKIRTS-We have many designs, consisting of
crash linen, plque duck covert cloth. plain and fancy
makes at greatly reduced prices. Full line of ladies
wrappers soc and up These goods extra well
made and full in size
LADIES' WAIsTs-We have made three differ
emf counters soc, z5c and 81 90. These include
some of our highest priced waists had at the be-
ginning of the season.
We have on sale in our wholesale department,
about 40 bales of full o. Osneburgs which
have made exceptionally close prices. Merchants and
planters would do well call before purchasing
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29
CITY ITEMS.

August II. Band Concert.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29

Indigestion, nausea are cured b.
Hoods pills.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-29
Ube Daily Graphic.

MEYER soLusoN. city Edlt"r.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-04-20
THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.
How II should Ne Improvcd Told ny
Mr.. Tichenor.

Hr. TtchenOr.
Dr. G. II. Tichenor OF New Orleans I'D
dressed the convention yesterday on the
Improvement OF the Mississippi River"
He said:
On a special occasion the immortal
Prentiss vas called upon to express his
opinion upon the proposed plan for the
Improvement of the Mississippi river He
rose and stated. when God made the
world He made springs, He ma lie
branches, He made creeks, He made lakes
He made oceans; when He made the Mis-.
sissippi river. He said, Mississippi river,
go where you d please: give you no
controller
Now. MIR. President and gentlemen OF
this Congress- ] wish to call your atten-
ton. in brief way. to the conditions Of
the Mississippi river. present and past
TO do the subject justice. will require
more time than we have at our disposal
Also. II is my desire to outline, the great
advantages 10 be derived by making a
canal that shall mention later on
After many years agitation IL 'Nas de-
cided that to solve the river problems
that seemed difficult 10 do, congress came
to our assistance and provided a way for
whose duty It was to so forward ana de-
wise plans for the Improvement oil the
channel, and later on to build leVees IN
such a way as to improve the navigation
On the great Father of waters. Men
were selected the majority being WeS'
Point graduates consequently, we eS
pected great results,
Time has developed condition that re-
minds me that we know that there are
ba the north
noint. a south point. an East point now
can YOU show me a man from West POM
that knows anything about the MISSISSIPPI
river,
Hydrographic engineering must hf
learned by actual practical observations
we learn from reports made OF the IN
provements going on in the upper river
and the various streams empt5lng inW'
/ H. We are glad to know this, and we
do moi object to be informed Of the i'm
proyements Progress, proclaim IL IRON
the house tops, and we rejoice TO know u
is going on in some localities. now we
are told that the improvement OF t9c
waterway inlets has caused the necessity
for raising continuously the levee sys-
fem on the river; that deioresiauon ma :
played a very important part ana -
factor that has increased the inhoW Oh ~
upper river. This is a statement ina, We
all agree ana ADMIT that II - 49, -.
the question comes, what proViS..yh a.
there been made Ia discharge ms N
creased inflow We are TO have added 10
this Increased inflow 100000 eubuc fsel
per minute from Lake Michigan mo tns
Mississippi river through the en- asO
river. To this Inflow we make no ooleo
ton. and l am proud TO know thst ".
have such enterprising ana prosressr'
men in our Western city.
Now, the question arises what IS % ~
come of the inhabitants that aEes ~ Wv s
cended the Mississippi river he found sk
outlets conveying the food water 70 Ia.
gulf deep enough for vessels 10 naylsa's
be- found that all streams to he rum,
from the Mississippi river up 70 poin.
l5O miles from the mouth 81 passes ~
all streams above the $50 mile pollt nv
to the Mississippi river We ma i''