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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Speaking of hot places. what's the
matter with the SOckaleXiS show tent
out on the Gilman field. where the
thermometer registered 125 above. yes
torday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Wallace Eden. PHI. D.. professor in
the Ohio State University. is spending
the summer vacation at his home in
this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Schooner Willie of Stonington. bound
for Ellsworth with coal. went on Drunk
ards ledge near Rockland. Thursday
night. and Will probably be a total loss.
Steamer Bowel tried to pull the vesse,
off the rock but could not bulge her.
The Willie lisa cotton craft and Is owned
by John l.. 0oss of Stonington.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

The last few trunks are being packed
at the Bricks" and all the boys will
soon be gone. There are now only
about q half dozen left.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Fairfield is among the towns that
will celebrate the Fourth, this year
\ fine program has been arranged fol
the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

There will be Christian Science services
each Sabbath at p. NJ, also each We'd
resday at - =. NJ. at G.. A. r. hall, Ma
sonic Temple. June 80. subject: Christian
Science
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29
ChiIdren's Day at UniversaIist Church

There will be no preaching service at
the Unvcrsalist church. Sunday morn
ing. The Junior Union will meet at +.
NJ, and the Senior Union at :. At lO.@
A NJ. the Sunday school will give its an
nual Childrens day concert. All are in
vited. The program follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

When the work on the new City
building is under way the carpenters
and contractors will have about all
they can handle for the season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Miss Lillian ReSSe. who has been the
guest of her uncle, l.. f.. Shaw. for n
few days. will return to her home in
EriGSewater. Mass. today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

The local boy is in deep study over
the question of whether it is best to
spend all his money on the circus or
save some for the Fourth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

c. X. and G. w. Mathews went to
Owls Head. yesterday. The former
will remain for the summer, but the
latter will return. Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

New York. June 2S.-Thcmas g. Barker.
friends definitely decided at a meeting
held AT Arlington n. j.. tonight. not Il
take an appeal from the verdict Of tbs
jury which found him guilty of assaultin /:
Rev. Mr. Kelley.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Mrs. Walter Maddox and daughter
Florence of Boston, went to Brown
Vile, Friday. after visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. w. Il. Partridge, Brunswick
avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Walter +. Reid and family have gone
to Five Islands for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

The famly of Stephen Westney, near
Brougham tnt., partook of oatmeal Fri
day, and w-Te Immediately seized with
symptoms o poisoning. Westney is dead
and Mrs. Npstney and the three Children
may die TIE authorities are investigat-
ing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Professor John Hedman of Colby, i.
planning to leave. today. for Jemtlan(
for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Mrs. Robert Thomas and family O
Portland. are the guests of relatives Il
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

All was quiet in the police court,
yesterday morning. as it was evidently
too hot for much mischief, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Ice melts at 80 degrees, water ooiis
at 212, lead melts at 594. ana the he"'
of a common coal fire is ll4o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

A. d. Howard, Colby, '01. has gone t.
Boston. and will proceed from there L
New York, for the summer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

j. Fields Murray has one of the
prettiest little fox terrier pups in the
ity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29
Some Hot. Moist Impressions.

oh, yes, it has been warm in Water
vile. too. When the wind has been
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29
WATER\"ILI.E.

l.. w. Miller of Boston. is the guest
OF his brother, Charles Miller
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29
GOOD JUDGMENT.

Parkers Friends Decide Not to Appeal
from Verdict of Guilty
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Miss Emma Hutchinson, Colby, 90. is
the guest of friends in the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Waterville and Lewiston Volunteer
on the college field, this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-06-29

Miss Ethel Fuller of Pasadena, Cal,
is the guest of friends i'm the city,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
PERSONAL MENTOR.

thc Lawinr. ''PP'"S AZ
J c., Gallagher Of Austin Is registered
al the Lawior. 7'''''eu
La nSR i IasI Eig o. Galveston was at the
guest nj the I.ognn.
Dr.. md Mrs J. r. Oliver of caId,roIt
are guests at the logan
LauGr was In tho city today ana
Was autographed It the l.awlor
on George \ BurgeW Of Gonzales is
I'RiHercd NJ the Hutchins honsr.
- IrAf y J. Badu. a sro.oels, of Ilo,o
icAaS' Is registered at the Logan.
Ar. John Eishury has jnsl returned from
Two weeks visit to San Antonio
Miss jamie Cushman is the guest of her
SISTER N san Antonio, Mrs. Russell CAT
Mr.. c Barrluger Of sac Antonio -
cnii9ea home Yesterday after Visit to the
Mr.. ]: W Mcknight. the well Known
e1mtor OF Halletsville. was IN the city lnsi
Ioher, F Ryan prominent travelling
R Rl,n,o Of ST. Louis, Il stopping az IKE
e n Homllton of Knnsas city, Mo. ao
Gomnpanlea by his son. IRE guests at tho
Mr. 7 arthur cnrg!u has returned from
Eastern points
NM Mr. a. Ale9n r. Roche who has been Wis
t,i w, ~ sister Mrs r.. r. Oancy, leaves
t"mofrow for New Orleans
Hon. W $ Harndon of Tyler former,y
member Of congress In that district. Is
registered at The Butchlns house -
Messrs Philip Cass and George II. ober.
iInnuii Two wen known travelling men OF St
louis are quartered at the Bristol
Mr.. G Herbert Brown edltor ~ .,o
saiurdny Review OF Galveston, returned To-
me Island City yesterday morning.
MI G. 9 puckworth and bride of North
carolina are spending their honeymoon In
Houston and are guests AZ the Logan
Mlr, Albert schntze Of Austin has com,
70 Houston to accept n position with Mr.
NJ y Tiling on the Zeitung and Anzelger.
Mrs lFe Farmer Johnston ana her
coasiL, Miss Ray Larne Parsons. viii leave
todaE for Fort Worth. where they will
spend The summer
Or. Minnie Archer lcn last night for
austin to intend the commencement cxer-
turn Friday morning
MIR, John n Smithmpun Of oil city. Pa
II gntst az the Hutchns house, ana Is
enEhgeG IN investigating the oil hclis Ia
thh section of Texas.
:, Miss Mary Parker, daughter 81 Mr.. aud
Mrs, charles y, Parker who has been ut
tending school AZ sherman the past season
at the Bristol
mont headed by Mayor Wheat nld com
mlslng MesTS. \ Dies s Il Yake
Comfy clerk Lee Blanchette and Master
wheat, Jrp wee guests at The
Logan last night.
letter received hero yesterday by Nj
II NJ Curtin announces that bis nephew
has taken passage With SIr. pitessnrr n
this city on the Hamburg American line
stonmer Phoencia for Germany, They
VIII visit Berlin, Paris aud London, ami
on returning Mr., Curtin win resumc his
position in New York as treasurer Of the
REESE SydellS Theatrical company.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
LIGHT GUARD MEETING
DRILLING FOR STATE ENcAMPMENT
WILL BEGIN NEXT WEEK.
Letter from Mr.. Kirby Announcing that
He VIII Present the Company with
Two Handsome Medals.

The Houston Light Guard held an inter
estlng monthly mcctlug Last night at com
pany headquarters.
considerable potion of the time de.
voted 70 the meeting was given over to
discussing the proposed cncampment at
Austin which VIII be held, II expectations
nre realized. early IN July. The {, IN, any
Is In readiness 20 begin drilling and viii
do SO as soon as an order is received from
AdJutant General scuriy giving lotlce OF
the encnmpment.
II Is expected that two drills will occur
next week ana after that time three Dir liz
VIII be had each week unti the cncamp.
ment
1ne most agreeable and interesting fca.
turc Of that potilJn OF The meeting given
over 20 routine ~ IRIS WIS the reception
Of three new menfsers
Tue secretary, At. Dallas Matthew'S. read
letter from Mr.. John Henry KIRBY when
enlisted the interest and eIcitcd the an.
Pluse of tue enurc gathering. Ia the let
~ Mr.. Kirby stated that ne H. having
prepared two medals, according to aupro.
PIRATE designs, which Will be- presente TO
me COMPANY The medals. whnn are being
nindr az the jowelry establishment ue
sweeney x Freilcricks VIII COS, s12b each
ana VIII DO correspondent handsom
lucy VIII be awarded Ia comp titiye. c m
nsL one 70 the best drilled man and N.
olber for general excellence.
,Mt' hlrby nus becu an honorary member
9t the company for a number uf wears mn
Affairs. 20 ~"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
lie coNaRgssIoNAL pARTY
Viii Arrive Tomorrow Morning and &C
Down the Bayou to Galveston.

Will Arrive Tomorrow Morning and Go
Down the Bayou to Galveston.
The members Of the rivers and harbors
committee Of congress on tour OF in
spection OF the waterways Of tbs country,
will arrive here tomorrow morning from
New Orleans and viii leave at n. m.
for a trip through the bayou 10 Galveston
on a government tug. which viii DC sent
up from Galveston for that purpose.
The local docp water cemn ttce has in
Eited Governor saycTs. Secretary Of state
Sonn t. rod. senators Cubrrson aud
Bailey Nh Leroy Trlce Of the mtcrna.
tIonal aud Great Northern and Captain
Riehc. in charge Of the government work
at Galveston. 10 be 10 Houston and nc, on
pauy the members Of the congressional
committee TO Galveston OF these IL IL
likely that Senator Culberson, Secretary
OF Stnte Tod. Mr.. Leroy rrlce and Cap,Hin
Richie will be present
In addition to these Invited guests not
over twelve or hfteep citizens 81 luus on
VIII he Invited 20 make the trn, and only
such as be o. service In furnish ng NJ
formation 70 the visiting congressman.
We don't want a crowd. said Charm a
Dillingham; OF the local deep water Com-
niitee as this IL not IGnkeilhg tour,
hut purely business trip"
several OF tho CungfeHsmea viii be &C.
eompanled by their wives, Tie lndcs al
ire party viii not mike the trip down
the bayou. but VIII remain In Houston uu'
I'll the return OF the gentlemen on Satur.
day evening. The ladies' win be enter,
tanned by the ladies Of ll0nston on Friday
afternoon, and on Saturday evening M tnc
Houston club room q reception viii hu
given the entire party from "a II p. NJ
This reception VIII bo givon by the lltus.
ton club aud a number Of citizens has q
been Invited TO participate.
Dallas, Texas, june 5.Senntor =. A.
culberson said tonight that on account Of
the funeral of Congressman Burke Il viii
be impossible for him TO he NJ Houston
on Friday, as he had expected ~ sha
try to meet the congressional comnlne,
somewhere Friday" continued senator Cul.
berson, ~ regret very mach the cun-
tfngency that viii keep me away. u can
not be avoided, however"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06

Galveston ana the bride daughieg % NJ;
- W Nnrils. hardware mefebllt ot
"plfr. Cnlvceton will be the fuiuEe lohhn
"i Tue newiy welded pair.
The early hours Of yesterday hornlnE
gave promise OF d heavy ralu which was
ieanHed only 70 very limited extent. y
J. not usual FOR Houston 10 complain OF
gfoiith. but such a contingency u being
niscussea lust OF present
In Justice Malsch's court yesterday Meg
= nouns alas Mag Carson was bound over
" me sum ~ $500 ON q charge ~ Dur
Elhfy., She is charged with fnrrbly enter,
~ me apartments Of woman named
nr"Vkh' both parties are colored.
SUI alarm was turned in AZ 1910 p. m
S,tfslsfYAk ny Hose company No. 10 ~ hfe
alstl"t ~. The fire was found 70 be 10,
t sM,sl an the roof OF residence ~ ~
s snS rec street. owned by Mrs Ne, utesrVl
snp occupied by Mrs. Roberts. The dah.
age amounted TO So
Mr and Mrs George T. Davidson ar
they were mrnicd az 1 o'clock, the bride
nelng MISS Lillian Camenisb The core
upnN occurred AZ the home OF the BRIDE
aIl was. solemDlzcd by Rev. james 81
gore Their future homo will be az tia'
t9ni2 and they are at present guests VI
Mr.. x. j. Weiss and Miss Lucy spaton
We're married. last night nj $50 o'clock
ihe ceremony occurred at the residence
81 me brides parents Dr.. and Mrs. Spatoh
ana was eolemnized by Rev y Ammons,
prasioE ~ the Tabernacie Baptist church
ne Spaton nome Is at Eta, three miles
ont on the San Felipe road and the newly
welded pair viii make their future home
10 that suburb
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
CITY BREvlTlEs.

The Ladies Aid society Of the Cumbcr
land Presbyterian church win meet this
afternoon al 1880.
The woman's Auxiliary Of Christ church
will have a meeting Mt 10 o'clock this
morning az the parish house.
The friends Of Mrs, w II. Kegsns will
regret 10 hear that she Is seriously IN at
ser home in the Brady addition.
The class OF 1901 Of the Houston High
school Is requested TO meet today IN the
High school huiluing az l2:+0 p. m.
The sun Shine Social circle OF Shean
church meets With Mrs, William Anthony,
corner Of Crawford and TuRm this after
noon at 4 O'Clock.
The next regular meeting OF the Blkor
Cholim society viii be held Sunday, June %.
az p. m. ~ the synagogue on Hamilton
street near Preston avenue,
There are undcnyered kilograms at tho
company for F. W Cannon, {. F. Bro@n Brown,
robin
The regular monthly meeting OF the
Houston Manufacturers association will be
held In the rooms Of the Houston Lumber
Exchange Binz building, az o'clock this
evening,
Miss Cora NJ Toole. daughter Of MIR. and
Mrs. X. 7. Toole OF this city. won the
gold medal In the elocntion contest at tho
North Texas Female college at sherman
Wednesday.
Rev. william Bradburn performed the
ceremony yesterday that united In marriage
Miss Francis Hustlehorough aud MIR. Orin
Brnsheld. The bride Is the captain of
the salvation Army
The regular weekly prayer meeting OF
the First Baptist church Nll he held TO,
night ln Bryan hall, having been post
poned from last night. All the members
are urged to he present
The general arrangement committee Tor
the Fourth Of July celebration Tor the
benefit ~ the Dick Dowllng monument
fund Viii meet az 5 O'clork tonight at rho
Planters and Mechanics bank
The funeral OF Mr. George T.. Morse
whose death occurred 10 SAN Antonio. tooe
place YESTERDAY morning nc 10 o'clock frnm
the undertaking estahli Shmeni OF Wall 4
Stahe, The body was Inferred IN Magnolis
cemetery.
Tomorrow viii be "Nowcr mission day"
and all the members 81 the Woman's
christian Temperance Unlon are requested
10 meet az the ChristiaD church tomorrow
AFTERNOON. Donations OF flowers will he
Thankfully received.
A. s:S0 oolack last night Rev. ]. ".
Green united In marriage Mr.. r. l. Ora.
ham and Miss Berthe Morriss, the cerennon,
occurring az the home OF the ofhclauns
minister The groom 10 contractor o.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06

There will be celebration ~ the hftleth
anniversary OF The Organization Of the
American association at the Young Mons
Christian Association hal next sunday
afternoon az 4 o'clock when both ladIc 4
and gentlemen are invited to he preeert.
There viii be two short addresses aud spe.
clal music,
The Ladies' auxiliary met In the assocla.
ular business of tho society n was dc.
cided Tint The auxiliary would not adjourn
us meetings for the summer hut h6Id n
regular business meeting the FIRST wednes.
new huiding project ami the prospect of
greater enterprises for the auxiliary. the
ladies' desire not only 10 keen up the IN
Iefeht IN the work but also 10 enlarge the
membership ~ the organization. The as
t'r'e'ltn eNneftT ~ unusually acttvn sSp .
son In the fall and the ladies desire 10 be-
the work. NS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
THE KILLING OF FIELDS
VIM. SMITH SOUND OVER IN THE
SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS.
TRAGEDY Occurred Near Warneoke's Pas
ture on Main Street Road--Deeeased
Was Trying to Escape.

In Justice Malschs court yesterday mo7n-
ing william smith convict guard, waived
examination and was bound over 20 the
grand jury in the sum OF $500. The de-
PENDANT Is charged VITA the killing Of
Thomas Fields. colored county convict, an
account Of which appeared in The Post Of
yesterday.
The killing occurred near Warueckes
pasture. about three miles out from The
city on the Main street road.
The facts In the case, as testified 10 by
eye witnesses, indicate that tho killing was
an unintentional one II being shown that
the defendant could easily have killed the
man at the nrst ire had this been his IN
tent The evidence at the inquest shows
that deceased was endeavoriag 70 effect an
escape and that the object Of defendant IN
Gring wns to bring the fleeing prisoner to
halt.
The testimony Of Waiter simmons, John
Henry Willis, Walter Atherly and Of sn-
perintendcnt W Z. Ford was taken at the
coroner's inquest. The three first named
we're engaged With deceased In working
on a bridge. They state that the ne
ceased Thomas Fields, was given permits
sion hy Mr.. Smith to step aside. On
hearing the drst shot. they looked up and
saw deceased trying TO get through barn
wire fence In which hts clothing was
caught. The defendant called on deceased
to halt, but the command was not oheyed
and on extncating himself from the wire
the deceased broke into run, Mr.. Smith
fred twice more with a view TO checking
the escape, but deceased continued run.
ming and disappeared In the brush
Superintendent Ford testified that after
the SbO1tilg Smith cGIuo e. him and APP.
piled for the dogs with which to pursue
tie prisoner. The blood hounds were Set.
elal miles away and not available The
superintendent directed Smith 10 maze Il
dctolr on horseback I'm the direction taken
by Fields. In executing this combustion
Mr Smith was gone about three-quarters
Of mn hour and when he returned he re-
ported finding Fields dead
IN examination Of the body showed that
a bullet entered the back Of the head and
passed out through the scalp, penetrating
the brain
The men who, with Fields were at work
on the bridge and who witnessed rhe
shooting. testified that they were greatly
Surprised on learning that Fields had beea
The shooting was done With pistol of
heavy c0ubcr, and the drift Of the evidence
would indicate that tho bullet which kilei
Fields was fred after he was out Of sight
of the guard In the brush
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
MEETING OF NO.TSU.OH
OFFICERS ELECTED LAST NIGHT.
PLANS FOR WORK OUTLINED.
A Vote Of Thanks rendered Mr.. w. w.
Thomas, Retiring secretary--All For
mer Records Are to Be Eclpsed

The meeting Of the mbprs Of the No
Isu-oh. held last nlgaI az the Busines
League rooms, was well attended Consld.
cradle enthusiasm was manifested, and Il
rs very evident from the interest which Is
already being taken by the members thut
thc parade and bah of the Princes OF No
W; Oh, in connection with the Fruit.
Flower and Vegetable Festival o xt win
ter viii eclipse onvthlpg yet attempted n
IeNNs along similar lines The ana RS Of
tbc No.Tsn oh are in hue shape. bSicr. II
Is stated than they have ever been fore.
ana there is every reas to exp c, gr.a.
things this year. Ways and means will be
devised by the directors for the immediate
erection of a den.
Tho routine part OF the meeting last
night was given over 10 listening 10 toe
reports of the secretary and treasurer ana
auditor. vote Of thanks was rendered
Mr. w w. Thomas secretary and tea
uror the past year for his fal hful aud
efficient services MIR. 9. j. Pa mer WAS
elected secretary and treasurer for the en-.
suing year
Ten new directors were el cited. bnt the
names of The mystic ton viii BE- Kept q
wr.i known business mon
last nlghf's Wreung plans Tor the
senscn we're discussed AMI auraugcmca ts
inauguratcd for an active effort 10 the al.
rrction Of laying In the shade all previous
records of the No-Tsu-Oh.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
AwaltInn Wiio,s ANIMAL.

The body Of Horace Toug whose death AZ
81. joseph's lnbrmary has already been
mentioned, Is embaInod at the undertaking
establishment OF Ross & Wright 10 await
the arrival Of Mrs. Tong, wife of dc.
ceased, who telcsraphed lnstructiug tnst
the funeral he deferred until her arrival.
The telegram was received ny Mr., McCor.
mick OF i. W. lleltmann & Co.. long.
time friend OF the dcccaaed and who prom
ised years ng0 60 look after MIR Tong'a
welfare should anything happen To- him
Mir H. w. Tong Of San Antonio. father Of
deceased on being notified hv Ross x
Wright or the death OF his son. sent tho
following message;
"Rury Horace Tong thcre" In accora
ance With this, arrangements were under
way for the body 10 he Uttered IN The
city cemetery when the message from Chi
cage directing the disposal OF the remains
was received. Tho family Is prominent IN
the state, and the father one Of The most
influential citizens Of the Alamo city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-06-06
HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL
CHARTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED BY
ENGINEER c. S. RICHIE.
Prepared for the Benefit OF the Rivers
and Hsrbors Committee and Show
Work in Detail.

galveston. Texas, June 5.--Coloncl c. s.
Richie. United states engineer. aud hts
eorps OF assistants have just completed
Tho charts showing the full course Of tie
Buffalo bayou ship channel from Houston
10 the mouth OF The Je.ties IN Gaiy,ston
bay. The survey was made for the pu.-
pose OF furnishing the rivers and harvO. 8
committee with such Information as thcy
might desire III connection with the prof ct
aud By 1t can be aseertatned not only the
cost Of the entire work, but OF any sec
ton OF the channel.
The length Of the proposed Naterwsy
from the mouth Of White oak bayou, 10
the city OF Houston. TO the molth oil the
ietties, in Galveston bay, Is 5sA niles.
the route is through the existing sh p
channel and up Bunalo bayou. Tue dep'A
viii be twenty-five feet and the width not
less than LOO feet. The harbor IA the city
OF Houston Is 70 be twenty-five feet d ep
ana 100 feet wide.
The work has Dten divided into three sec
lions. 1he hrst section e2tends IRON The
mUuin oil the Jrttics 10 Morgan Point, dnd
Will have n Width OF 400 Teci, vita slopes
such as the material mas assume tatyl =
from one on two 10 Que on 1our Icet. MorA
on this division has nlrcudy been toii,
menced and progressing smoothly ana WIN
out difbcuAA. Ine esumatgu cost Of lhc
first division Is Sl,loO,uuO. The sec.nd ~
vision tfuni Morgaii canal - tts+t 4suu-
will be 100 feet wide aud the cost Is e.
timaled az s'tu0.VO Inc boatd Of ca
gineers appointed by the secretary Of war
reported That there were practically no
engineering ditnyulties In tue deepening
anu widening OF sections one and two, OK
tending from the mouth OF the jetties to
Harrisburg
The third division. from Harrisburg 10
Houston, contains "A number ot bsndn lhat
VIII either nave 20 be cnt on or straight
ehcd and widcned and tltia, with the har-
bor 300 feet wide AZ tue mouth If tue
White OAK bayou, in the city of Houston,
will cost S1,7Ou,O00. Allowing SSQo,uut Tor
administration ana contingencies me total
cost OF the work viii be about SiO0OCO1