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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Locate. OF the Old and New Easi.e. al

There are few people in the city who.
are able to tell where the various tiro5
companies are located. This list wtlt
prove Of interest: AZ
Engine No. 1-Twenty-ffth near Broad.
Engine No Main near Twenty-second.
Engine No. 33-Broad near Ninth
Engine No. Third Street near Broad.
Engine No. Brook Avenue and Mar
shall. ii.
Engine No. s-Laurel and Cumberland. I
Engine No. Gary near Ninth Az
Engine No. Sutton.
Engine No. 9-To be located at Fifth
and Duval ~
No. i Trucle-At the Broad-street house.
No Truck-Grace between Seven
teenth and Eighteenth. $50
No. 8 Trucl-Laurel-s Street engine
house.
il. addition to these the department. hopes
to secure a truck to be placed near Eibas
Station. 50, as. to be in reach Of the!
college and other large institutions lns
that section of the city. It is probable
that this may be possible with the appro-s
priation as it at present stands, with this
exception Of a house for the truck.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27

the first news of the event came when
the Washington papers reached here yes--
terlay morning. s.
Mrs. Hicks is the daughter OF Mr.. WI
liam FriedberS. the East Main St:.ssts
clothier, and has lived with her father ttcs
No 10 North Eighteenth Street.
Mr.. Frank ketlam. Of the Kellam Can
Ger Hospital, and Miss Mary p. F1eTflg,s
a charming debutant OF South Pine Street.
were married at Washington Tuesday.
After short tour through the North
they will return to Richmond, where they
will reside.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27

Following are estimated gross earnings
Of the Norfolk and Western Railroad
Company: For the third week! of March,
$685., a2; same week previous year, ss11 ,56S;
increase $4H6i4. Total for month to date,
1868, 95S: same period previous year, S912,-
.772; increase. $57. 1S6. July /, 1901, to latest
date, $1R.3366. seS; Same period .pregious
year, $n,74O,377; increase 1925, 021
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27
The Craiq's Find HON s:

Superintendent George B. Davis, of the
Almshouse has succeeded in providing
homes for the Craig family, mother and
four children who came here from Then
andoah county. some time ago to plead
with Governor Monta que for the pardon
of Mr.. Craig. who is serving a term in The
penitentiary. Tho homes are all in
Richmond and the members of the family
can see each other at convenient inter-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27
Surprising Results.
A Simple Internal Remedy Makes Remarka'
Bile Cures Of Catarrh

People who have used sprays. inhalers,
salves and washes for catarrh and have
found how useless and inconvenient they
following the use of a pleasant, internal
remedy in tablet form; druggists every
shere admit that StuartS Catarrh Tab
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27
Increase ..... .


Below are estimated earnings OF the
Southern Railway system for the third
week Of March: Southern Railway
Company, exclusive of ST Louis Louis
vile lines: This year, $3.50. 237 & last year,
s4,136; increase, s6,101. Southern Rail-
way, ST. Louis-Louisvilie lines: This
year, s5195S; last year.. $50, $685. decrease,
s, 60
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27

WASHINGTON. D. c.-senator TIL
man, OF the Committee on Mines and
Mining, today, reported favorably tho
bill deyoting portion Of the proceeds
,tof the sales Of the public lands TO the
maintenance of State and Territorial min.
s,,s. ~,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-03-27
Railroad Earnings.

Following is a comparative statement
of the gross earnings of the Chesapeake
IL Ohio for the third week of March:
1902 $500 27l Ii
1901 Observation-Disclosures. ........... 291, 239 66
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

The country ladies Of the Fusion club
Of RathdFnm, were entertained NJ a
lawn party given BY Mrs. ". J. Me-
Clnre, secretary Of the club ~ her resi-
denea, IN RathdFum, last saturday.
There WAS a large and enthusiastic at
tendance. Mrs. Mcclure was ably as.
sisted BY large number Of ladies 81 The
town, who are also member Of Ehe
club. Mrs 4 G. Logne read an able
paper on the duties OF Women ia Pol
itlcsr urging them TO take more inter-
est 10 the primary elections, thereby
helping to PIT mp the men they were
expected to vote for, aud work for more
recognition for women. Mrs. Mcclure
made her report As chairman Of the
executive committee for the past two
years. With other club work, the fact
was brought to the surface that when
the last session OF the legislature con-
yened. bill was passed exempting wo-
men from jury duty. At tie request
Of the Fusion club Gov. Hunt vetoed
this bill, which was the first one vetoed
BY him. The club viii hold frequent
meetings hereafter.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
WOMAN LOST N THE TIMBER.
SEARCHING PARTIES ARE OUT
iFeaFtless son 4 Reported - RELEASING 90
Join in the search for his Mother and
Does Not Want 10 Bay Coma for ihe
Remains ~ Yoasd- wsB,an Is Eighty
Year Old.

The people Ia the yicinity Of Granite
are searching for Mrs. Fisher, who lias
been missing for some time. The wo-
man. who Is 50 years Of age. has been
staying with TACK Austin. bachelor
rancher living about three miles east OF
Granite. On the day Of her disappear
ance she started 10 visit neighbor.
Mr. Schlemlein. two and half miles
distant.
When Mr.. Austin returned the next
day and failed to find her at home or
with any neighbors he reported the
matter to her son, Charley Fisher, also
> rancher. II is reported the son said
be had no time TO search for his mother,
as he had 10 work on the road. He is
also reported TO have said that the old
woman had been great expense TO
him and he did not want TO buy q coffin
for her A party Of neighbors searched
for half day but found no cleW to the
womans whereabouts.
Another son, who lives in some east
ern state, sends money to the old lady
for her support. Aside from the two
sons it is not known that she has other
relatives living. The authorities .haye
been notified Of the affair and thorough
investigation will be made at Snee.
IL is not probable that the old lady
viii he found alive and the only hope
Is 10 find her remains.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

The mail facilities between Spokane
and renr d'Alene are 10 be improved
by the placing Of 4 railway postal clerk
on the run. The order has been made
by the department and viii be put into
effect within the next two OF three
weeks.
The Bonnie Doone was on the ways
At Jollnson's ship yards this week un-
dergoing repairs aud repainting. This
swim little launch now looks like new
boat and viii engage Ia the excursion
business the balance Of the season nm
der the care OF Capt. Thomas HOdgson.
Philip Blinn. who lives across the
river. met with painful accident Wed.
nesday. lie WAS chopping fallen tlee
from the road when the ax caught IN q
II NIB and cut a severe cash In his right
eg. below the knee. lie severed an
artery and became very weak from the
loss OF blood before the flow was
stannched. lie was taken to the home
Of Nicholas Ilodius, where he still re
mains.
Miss Rissie d. Graves. formerly Of
Chippewa Falls. Wis, and Mr.. Joseph
Provost, Of this vicinity were united in
marriage At Rathdrum, Tuesday morn
ing. July 10. ~ Probate Judge McBee.
After the ceremony the happy couple
retuened 70 ceur d'Alene, where an
elaborate wedding breakfast was served
at the home OF the brides mother.
There were number Of friends pres
eat TO extend best wishes 10 the newly
married couple. The presents were
numerous and some very costly. In
the evening the bride and groom were
given a tempting wedding dinner at
the home of Mr. and Mrs Ayotte near
town. which WAS enjoyed BY number
of friends. The couple have settled
down TO the realities Of married life at
the groomis home. with the best wishes
Of host Of friends.
The Order OF Washington at their
regular meeting. held July IA, installed
the following officers: j. T.. Maxwell,
past presidents Geo. y. Miller, presi-
dent: Geo. Cooper. vice president: w.
r. Cailow. Secretary: +. J. Mcclure,
treasurer; Mrs. Mary Cooper. chaplain:
Anna O'Hara. escort: Lima Wooden,
assistant escort: r. r. O'Hara, guard;
A. b. Carroll. sentinel; DR.. P. j. Scallon,
medical examiner; Frank Schwartz.
Fila liarieis. A W. Alkire, trustees.
This order has initiated 81 members
and ~ others await Initiation. IL was
voted 10 holn the charter open until
after next meeting. A number Of APP
pllcations have already been secured.
The Order Of Washington issues life.
accident and sick benefit policies. Ad-
hitting m-n aud women on eQSal terms
and privileges makes il 4 most popular
soc Al order
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
BREEZY BRIEFS PROM rosr FAILS

The Misses Julia and Rosene Mitchell
have returned home from Spokane.
The Modern woodmen Of America
viii organize Cataract camp in Manor's
hall on Aug. 9th.
The families Of Fredric Post and A.
NJ. Martin moved 10 their summer cot
tage on the south side.
John Lindner and John Loan have
been raising the roof of the Cottage
hotel and its appearance is much i'm
proved.
John Knobel. ST. and his son Fred
have gone to Colfax 10 harvest the crop
on Mr.. knobel's ranch near the hole in
the ground
A. \. Tucker and q. u. MastersOn,
with their families, spent Sunday at
Mica bay. Tuck ate so mudh chicken
that he has been on the sick list ever
since.
One OF the Peter brothers caught a
four and one-half pound rainbow trout
while fishing below the falls few days
ago. Mr.. Peter Is naturally proud of
the lish as II was the largest caught
here this season.
The Spokane a Idaho Lumber COM
pany will put on their night shift Mon
day and keep things hnmming till they
cut the logs here in the boom. about
s, 100000 feet mostly white pine They
will then install 5000 worth OF new
machinery and get everything ready
for the 1903 cut, which is immense.
ACE Vesser wants housekeeper.
His family has gone east to spend the
summer in the state OF @they have TO
show me- lie offers a furnished house,
good garden aud lot OF provisions
10 some respectable family who will
spend about three months and furnish
him with board and lodging
Captain James A. Fischer has sold
his home in the southeast side OF town
to sherman Smith for cash consider
alton of $3.50. Mr.. Fischer has
made an application TO join his COM
rades in the Old Soldiers home in Cali
fornia. lie is great lover Of flowers
and win doubtless be pleased with
California, but will be sadly missed in
this place, his old home. lie was one
of the first settlers and good one.
The storm Monday night was the
worst ever experienced. The wind
blew Ia part of the glass front in
Charlie Manning's house and the dust
came in so that he had to retire 10 the
barn for the balance OF the night. The
tall chimney on the Presbyterian
church broke off at the roof, knocked
large hole in the roof where it struck,
and had rain storm followed the wind
storm, the damage in the church would
have been considerable.
Mr.. Culpe, one OF the editors of the
RathdrOm Silver Blade. in company
with Rufus Heck, came over from the
hub Monday to see the city by the falls.
He is well pleased with our city. but
unfortunately started for home inst as
that gentle zepher came mp from the
west, and we fear he thinks that he
has struck the state OF Kansas, whers
the wind picked up an empty bar
rel, blew it against the side OF brick
building and heldit there for six weeks
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

AVondale Cottage Is new summer
hotel just thrown open TO the public on
the west shore OF that attractive body
Of water known as Hayden lake. The
place consists Of thirteen rooms, in
Guiding those at the Koth home which
are being titted up for the public. The
furnishings are neat and comfortable
and Il has been the aim OF the manage.
ment In fitting up this attractive. resort
to make il a pleasure to be there. It
Is owned by II. d. King aud j. W. Ed.
wards and will be under the manage
ment of Mr.. Edwards, who viii put an
experienced chef in charge OF the cul-
mary department. The cottage was
opened saturday evening with pleas
ant aud successful party which was en-.
joyed by large number Of guests.
Cards and dancing were the chief
amusements OF the evening, after which
an elaborate luncheon was served,
Among the invited guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. IIarte, Major and Mrs,
Warner. MIR, and Mrs. McCarty. Mrs
IIackett, Mr.. and Mrs Ira Shallis, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Shallis, Mr.. and Mrs. ],
|. Shallis, MIR. aud Mrs. Marston, Mr..
and Mrs. Scott, Mr.. and Mrs Chamberlin,
MIR. and Mrs. Gnnderson, Mt. and Mrs,
Dollar, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcfarland, Mr.
aud Mrs. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. White
Mr.. and Mrs. Kaesemeyer, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nicholas, Mr.. and Mrs. Graham
AIR. aud MIS-. Sweet, Capt. 0'Brien, Mr.
Monaghan, Mr.. aud Mrs, G. u. King
DIR. and Mrs. Sabin, DIR. and Mrs. FL.
derkin. DIR. aud Mrs. Scallon, Mrs. Dill
worth, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson, Mrs
Essep. MIR. and Mrs Callow, Mrs. Wells
Mrs. Kaufman, Misses Halla, Nicholas,
Weeks. DeSanssure, Wattles, Elderkin
Kildea, Monaghan, Nell Monaghan
Sweet, King, Chaise, Preston, Thorn
son, Wells, Heshin, Snodgrass, Messrs
IIalla. wiggett, Sweeny, lStewart, Car
naghan, Alkire, Thornton, Renshaw,
Smith, Walker, d, Preston, w. Preston
Ford.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

sherman tent No. I, Knights of the
Maccabees, installed officers wednes-
day evening. Joseph Burzynski is the
retiring past commander. Following
are the newly Installed officers for the
term:
Charles Nudge, commander; VIM.
Fredric, lieutenant commander: a. b.
Carroll, chaplain; Joseph BurzYnski,
record keeper; Art Alkire, searVenti
Frank O'Hara, NJ, at a.; Anton Soren-
son, LIST NJ. of c.; u, A. Golden, 2nd NJ.
Of g.; Edward Jerome, sentinel; Frank
SwofIord. picket.
The Ladies of the Maccabees are
making extensive preparations for pub
Tic installation of officers at the pavilion
Thursday evening. The members Of
the order from different towns will at
tend and 1t is proposed to make the
event one to be remembered In lodge
circles.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

Notice h hereby given 10 all real -.
sA's oWpsts in The toun of CguE a
Alsus that The board Of coaBty com.
mts'iaas's. sitting a. a lsoaTd Of equal
t'Ai'on on July IS. raised The valsaiioa
Of all 'a,' in The city aud gsWn Of Cgur
dAlsn" lon pr csutBm over the valu
A'ion P'acrd on them By The assessor
'o' Tho year 1904 an persons interest.
cd and oSninR any Of said loss arr
hereby notified that the board wili bear
protests and examine witnesses in said
matter on Jolly ~. ip1s At The court
house In Ra,bdrrm. ard al persons
who wish to protest against said raise
IN The Assessed valuation Of said lots
may appeal on the above date 10 show
NhJ aid increased assessment should
not stand.
ny ordst Of the beard 81 county COM
m's'ioners Of kootenai county, Idaho
IoHN c. CALLAHAN,
W. CLERK Of The Board,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
.IAnEs GRAHAM.
Attorney a. Law.
GOTTA pAtfNE tnAiin


Ihr utna stosm ahish sts9dsnly
suoopsd agun aa tbts sFetioa 81 ths
cssngsY McadsY stsslas. uss etss 81
he saas, seSssS ssss sKpriAsnpea. iAs'
us dAHags aas dassp On The lake Al
via Place. bot II iiAsSisoa Hsmhsa
q hoas~bnasa Da lhs lAks. IN ahieh
families sets living. apse either ae-
mo.,sbsi % sdGits Atsllions u fsrs 81
lpsa ursr lasp from tbssF booms and
oil The avaiish1s men ard boais wesv
suEAgrd iar tew days 10 plcklng them
% NJ far as can - asrsftaincd no
ons uas dfpunsd. sFrenssea sxcuf-
ssou.s,s usfn caught in The storm. bot
user iurtnnAss spsush 10 escape Into a
Protected Bag 4 steamer uAs chart
s'sd 10 ssatrb foe then. and 81 Eoi
into post abaus II - that night
Ia the suFroapdiag eooutfy some
damage uas DOTS 10 orchards BY thr
upron'ius Of trees ard slowing truit
from tho branches
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
raeL rrom rhunarr l1eun.aIn.

John Knobs, who has resided across
the bay for several years, was infected
with a severe case OF Thunder Noun.
tain fever early in the spring and made
a hasty pilgrimage TO that overlooked
mining camp. He reached there to
find that its riches had been greatly
magnified. There is gold in the camp,
but it is not what reports claimed it to
be and Mr.. Knobs returned home Wed.
nesday, satisfied to remain and take
chances with his neighbors. lie says
Thunder Mountain is a big fake and
thousands who go there will be disap-
pointed.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

Wednesday while engaged in logging,
Fred Bishop, who lives across the lake,
met with a severe accident that will
lay him up for a long time. lie was
driving a team hItched to heavy log
when one Of the tngs broke and the
whippletree struck him on the right
leg between the knee and ankle. caus-
ing compound communicated fracture.
The bones were badly crushed and the
injured man suffered intensely from the
pain. lie was brought TO town and
had the wound dressed. lie is reported
as doing nicely.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
pps, ra.i Tel y rats.

whenever an honest trial IA given to
Electric bit,es for any trouble q ia re-
commended for a permanent cure win
surely be effected. II never fails 70
zone the stomach, regulate the kidneys
ana bowels. stimulate The liver, invig
S ,.. The nerves and purify the blood
isA wonderful tonic for rundown sys.
s "m'' Electric Ilitters positively cures
quincy and liver troubles, stomach dis.
U O., nervousness, slecplessHess, rl,eu.
S @a.sm' neuralgia and expels malaria.
Irusiaetion guaranteed by Crur a.
AIene Drug company.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
ron n,o rrcSIe AT rnE LAKE
Du,rh 1sAs'. cisb VIII Have Dating On
AaEass aud :.

Da,rh Sake's cIub VIII Have Dating on
AaEast aaa ,.
The Dutch Jake Picnic Club has de.
cided 10 have It's outing this year at
Sanders beach. Lake C9ur d'Alene,
says the Spokesman. Review, on Satur-
day and sunday, August and 3 A
special train will leave the Northern
Pacific station Saturday morning and
viii carry the party aud the band Of
camp No. |. The members will turn
ont In linen busters and straw hats.
Tei.is will be furnished for sleeping
purposes At sanders beach, but the
members will take their own blankets.
At ! O'Clock on saturday boats viii
leave for trip on the lake TO Harrison.
ON the trip the Elks MINISTRIES will en-.
terrain. In the evening there will be
balloon ascension, more MINISTRIES and a
ghost dance. Al midnight on Sunday
there will be another balloon ascension,
fireworks. sham battles and the dcstruc-
ton Of two Spanish vessels. A special
train, returning 10 Spokane. will leave
CGur d'Alene between II p. m. and
midnight on Sunday.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

Often the over-taxed organs of diges-
ton cry out for help by dyspepsia S
pains. nausea, dizziness, headaches
liver complaints and bowel disor ders
Such troubles call for prompt use OF
DIR. Kings New Life Pills. They are
gentle thorough and guaranteed to
cure. PC at the Ceur d'Alene Drug
store
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

80, Nv owners Of dogs are requested TO
S o'0. a. the city clerks Office before the
. "'s' day Of August aud pay TAX on the
'"'"e and get their tag and number.
N. +. N. CRANDALI,
City Marshal,
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
Re.oIutlan. ID Lunbermen.

Resolutions passed at Meeting Of
the Lake Cpnr d'Alene Lumber Deal
ers Association" held at Harrison
Idaho on March 2lst, 1902
Whereas. stray logs. branded and
otherwise, on the lake and streams
tributary thereto, have heretofore
been picked up by parties having no
interest in such logs and sold TO who
ever would buy, thereby depriying the
nghtful owners Of their property,
therefore, be it
Resolved: that we, the undersigned
agree to bay no logs having any Of our
brands thereon from any one whomsO-
ever, that we will inform the rightfnl
owners Of such logs being offered for
sale, and by whom; that we believe in
awaiting ourselves OF the law to protect
ourselves against all unlawful inter-
ference with our logs, no matter on
what part OF the lake or streams they
may be.
Signed
ST. JOE LUMBER Co.
SPRENGsToN LUMBER Co.
EMPIRE Co.
CAMERON LUMBER Co LTD
FRED GRANT.
CoEUR D'ALENE LUMBER Co
IDAHO LUMBER & MFG. Co
Mac GILLIs a. GIBBS.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
$50 REWARD

The A. II. 7. A. No. Sc. win give a reward q
$50 10 any person or persons for the arrest and
conviction OF any person or persons stealing,
driving away, shooting. poisoning OF killing any
live stock OF any members Of the association,
Jun si-ocfes
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
500 sosIs.Is..

KooTENAI LODaE No. 2, KEIaHTs OF
PYTHIAs.-Meets In fraternity Hall
Thursday evening Of each week,
Visiting brothers are always Nele0me.
Henry barring, G. G.. T. A. shailis, X.
OF II. and b.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19

An persons knowing themselves In.
debted to us, must call at once at Jus.
tice chamberllns Office and settle.
LUNp Co.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
LOCAL ANDPERS)NAL BRIEFS
AEWs or TOWN AND COUNTY

fhiliP nlian chsps mis L.s-nan Gam.
sAssAaaaay --sstsraas Evening dance.
@'shs Pavilion Order Of washington
'nssaiis Onissp A Pleasant wed.
ding.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1902-07-19
srEAMER scHLKY

ELMER G. HALsGf,
Attorney -at-La~,
ceeew d'Alsas. idaho.
lAs.i sn.ss tassaess nt1 Sseeasw nSAsssa a.
trtsaan.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1902-06-28
The Crescent City.
From Ainslee's Magazine.

IF you picture in your mind an enor-
nous sickle, having handle also at the
hooked end, you will have the Mississippi
river as it flows in yellow switness past
the city of New Orleans. A hundred
miles to the southward it pours out through
its many mouths ITO the broad blue gulf.
In the crescent of the sickle, which gives
to the city its name, lies New Orleans,
and no sharp blade in the hand OF the
husband man thrust into the ripening grain
was ever srrer of its 9estructiveness than
would be this vast crescent of the Missls-
sippi when once it should be given sway.
Sometimes when the river is at flood its
surface will rise twenty feet above the level
of the city streets. In the centre OF the
stream it will thenbe nearly 200 feet deep,
with powerful current, which, were it
not for the protecting levee about the city,
must sweep everything before it. This
giant river which has made this city pos
sible drains an enormous basin, its water
shed being greater in area than that of any
other river on the globe. The volume OF
water which flows past this city is equal to
$50, 900, 900 cubic yards.
There are now nearly 5100 miles of le-
wees on the lower Mississippi, and Louisiana
alone has spent since the Civil War nearly
$50, 900, 600 on the river, while it costs
the State million dollars annually to man
tain its leyees Strange as it may seem,
the deadliest enemies of these great earthen
entertainments are the Insignificant crawfsh
and the muskrats; for, once the slightest
hole is made in the levee by either of them,
the relentless river finds its way through
and vast loss ensues.