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New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
7eAnEmAaks FOR JAMAICAN FRUIT

80 decided TO introduce a bill in the legislature
compelling shippers OF fruit TO register trademarks
for use on every package exported. IN order TO
prevent the American market especially being
spoiled through the shipment OF poor ana immature
<it ,o-4tculsrIv oranges. The feeling is general
bere maj some such measure is necessary in order
IN e. We the fruit industry
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
PERFORMANCE ALSO AT MUNICH.

Berlin. March 2I.-The announcement that Mr.
Conried intends 10 produce "Parsifal' at the
Metropolitan Opera House New-fork. has at
tracted much interest in musical circles here.
Many people regret his decision. believing Nag-'
ners wish 70 cOnfne performances Of "Parsifal
to Bayreuth ought to he respected Neverthe-
less Count POssart. the intendant Of
the RovaI Theatre. Munich. has already an
nounCed that he intends to produce "ParsifdI'
after the CODvright expires.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
BREAK IN COLOMBIAN CABINET.
Three Members Resign-The Treaty Not
Affected by Their Action

Brgota, March 21.-GeneraI Perdomo. Prime
Minister Senor Paul. Minister Of Foreign At
fairs, and Senor Lago. Minister OF Finance.
have resigned. General Fernandez. the Minister
Of War. has assumed the Premiership and has
taken charge of the Finance Department. and
Senor Casas the Minister of Public instruction..
has taken the administration Of the For
eign OffiCo. The crisis in way affects the
future Of the Panama Canal treaty.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
1HE ALASKAN COMMISSION.

Washington March 2l.-Thc British Embassy here
his ,ce-l formally advised Of the appointment or
ord chief Justice .Alvcrstpue. of England and Sir
y,is Jettc retired Judge Of the Supreme Court OF
,,I-be, ard Sir John Douglas Armour. Judge OF
,b S,u,y71r,c Court Of Canada. members OF the
.I.eLan boundary Commission. provided for under
-. jIav-FIar5crt treaty. Sir Michael Herbert has
irformcd the State Department OF the appoint
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22

anchoraCa and was pulling IN hawser when the
steamer crashed into her dn1Hishlp "itl teTrl'.'
t0r,.e- The tug soon SUM The "lHI;rei was 4ii-
injured ,., \, ..,,,--e
captain W 3 FrutCher and Frank Mathews. a
frerarl saved Themselves hv CIrElng 10 the mast
h.ad o. tn. S,irIksu tux Ernest Ri herts second
engineer waS found cIirgiuE 10 the anchor chains
- Tho VViua,-Id The t4ghOdt Gardiner t. Key
Tr0dS picked W the rescued men and brought t1Fin
10 this city. The SIEken tug lies III an lPEisHL
,f+i1r I'm r7iIrhar.l. With about five f-t Of her
fonr1asts showing above water In a'F present
posItion she is dangerous 70 navigation
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
IMMIGRANT INSPECTOR NAMED.
Nashinston. March 2I-Marcus Braun has beer
,r,r,int-d In.miyra tIou Inspector At New-fofk

Narcl.s F3r. III i president of the Hungarian he
,,tIic,u .-!;I,, and lives IT No 30 SuHolk-st His
dp+v viii lc travel between this port and Europe
"a r-cvf5?t hc landing this country of lIndcsird-
HE neolIr. CCially Anarchists IhiS once IS
cnnfJenfiaI one and has just been created The
SaIary is s. cnJ year.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
FATHER CALLAGHAN HURT.
Priest of East Orange Injured at Rome by
Falling Opera Glasses

Rome March 2l.-Father J. P. Callaghan. OF
East Orange y. j., while present to-day at
rendering of Father PerOsi's oratorio Moses
at ! , COstanz Theatre, was severely thoush
dangerously injured by being struck on the
ba.l b,. n;,ir of opers4 glasses which Of the
audience let fall from gallery.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
MAYOR FINED EoR INSULTING WORDS.

Plainheld. y. J. March 2-Mayor William B.
Smith OF Newmarket. of the Fair heirs.
hned so and costs by Justice Won Mnden yester-
day for using insulting language TO Harry Palmer
OF Newmarket. The men had a discussion All
Newmarket turned out to hear the trial
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
TO NAME THE WEST VIRGINIA.

Washington. March 2l-lt was announced at the
NAVY Department today that Miss Katherine V
Zyr,ftc DAUGHTER cf Governor White. OF West Viz
.-jn!a Will name the cruiser West Virginia. 10 be
Taunchcd at Newport News April IS
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22

the death Of Charles Godfrey Leland Was pneu-
monia He had also been afflicted with paraI-
ysis He died at ~ O'Clock yesterday morning
at the Hotel Victoria. His body Will he Gre
mated next Monday.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22

navy orders have Oteh I9S-'-'
ARMY.
~ ,,nt,r officers will report . the sxanl;nlrs bari
Inc T-asidin- JOHN ' VIII : All
md lieutenant HOWARD L" LANDEH9' a''---e''
l,-,a+r (t4ARIES T MONOHER. artillery corps IS d.
C4Pai - member II th- exaHl!.Ing board az FE
I1ea.arsnt ANtiI-S WAKEFIELD. artillery corps
- ,!tptsin OMAR BCNDY. 9th Infantry
~ ,ro,,nr assignments q Officers recently promoted
4ae 10 LON ,nnEunred: captain ROBERT MANY %
&I, &4.r - sfh Infantry. = ALEXIS JEJN 70 lst
fntsn,ry DEWITT Z. LYLES to Goth I1.11tTy
iHARIs PANFoRTH -,5 ~ 1Ttb ID9,nt2 IPfa"y JprS II
TTitnnrHaMS to @sth Infantry FRED " BU'iFSF,E
" 25th Infantry WILLIAM NJ GoObALE to -''h
Infantry
- ,l wing ARTILLERY officers viii report - the eXt'l
Inc .rr hoard at MonroA- Captain t-FASAlt "
WITS0< F.DwARD n POWERS. NATHAN
SHELTON. CHARLES Z. y HOWARD. EDWIN =
LONG
rom general hospital Washington Barracks and VIII
tOin
CantaIn ROBERT :. ABER$ETHY. artillery corps ~.
he relieved from duty the Military Aradenl,. West
Point July Is. and Ru Join his proper station
Second Lieutenant AUGUSTUS B. WAKEFIELD a,tItry
corps will report 10 the examining o1ard al F'rt
Ieavenworth.
First Lieutenant EDWARD P ROCKHILL4 assistant
surgeon. relieved from general hospital Preside
and Will report Preside for duty
Contract surgeon THOMAS C HOLMES Is assigned 70
duty As examiner Of recruits at Detroit in addition
TO duties Fort Wayne
NAVY.
rj.uenar. Commander r. USHER 70 Coasters Hsr-
h,r Island for dutN A Naval War College
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
POSTMASTER AT CHARLESTON. 5.

Washington. March 2l -Tne reappointment Of w
Harris as postmaster at charleston. ;. e. has
I,l,, decided o., b. the President. The actual ap
r,i,,t,17e,t ha~ not made but il will be short
il Nr Harris failed Of confirmation at the last
ssln,i - nc SCnate.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
OF COURSE YOU WOULD.

II YOU wanted a certain article, w0uIdn't
ON thupk a friend for putting you on the
rIpht track TO get sac YOu may End what
you want In the Little Ads OF the FeOo'e'
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
ARMY AND NAVY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON March The following army anu
navy orders have been Issued.
ARMY.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-22
NAVY

Lieutenant CormAnd-r y r. USHER - Coaster Hs
bor Island for duts at Naval War college
Lieutenant commander = : CARTER 10 hrne
I,aut4na7t 4 -. pIEFFFNHA& r. detached " Wsee.Lr
and orders
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
Prof, Louis Bahl

died at his home, in Highland, on
Saturday morning, May y, OF heart
disease. He was apparently in ordi-
dary health up to the evening before
his death. His wife, on arising from
bed NJ six o'clock on Saturday morn
ming, discovered that he was breath
ing very heavily. A physician was at
once called and he pronounced II y
case of appopleNy,
Prot BAIL was widely known as a
musician OF ability, He was for
many years member OF Mineral
Point band, and was held in the
highest esteem, not only by his fellow
musicians, but by all who know him.
He was Of gentle nature and charit-
able disposition. He was aged about
Il years whom death called him. Tho
funeral took place at 10 O'Clock on
Tuesday morning, Services were held
IN ST, Authouy's church, OF which for
long time he was organist and choir
director, Rev, Il, A, Wamhold o0lci.
atod, and In his sermon paid u fitting
tribute to the memory of the dead
brother. The members OF the Mineral
Point band attended In body, and
furnished music AT the funeral.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
An ENJOYABLE Meeting.

The members of the Woman 8
Reading Club held their annual
banquet at the Library rooms, on
Monday evening, May 1. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with plants
and flowers, and the attendance was
large. Miss Martha Cummings,
president OF the Club, gave an
address, which was we'll received
Mrs. W. S. Ross gave an interesting
account Of her itinerary 10 foreign
lands, ana also presented TO each
member OF the club souvenir Of her
trip. The meeting Of Monday even-
ing was pleasant and interesting
one, and the banquet worthy OF the
occasion. The Woman's Reading
Club, which was organized in Decem-
Der, 1891, IL In a very prosperous
condition, and the library established
through the efforts OF is members.
would do credit TO city many times
larger than Mineral Point.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
MORE SCHOOL GROUNDS
The Goldworthy Mining Lots are
Secured for that Purpose,
NEW ooh. GASOLINE ENGINE
Purchased for Stone Crushing
Purposes.
Proceedings of the Regular and
and Adjourned Meetings OF the
Common Council.

Mineral Point, Wis, May 5, 1903
A regular meeting of the Common
Council was this day held in the
Council chamber.
Present, his honor, Mayor Pri-
deaux, and aldermen Sims, Weiden-
feller, Ross, Ellery, Potter, EngelS,
and Day; absent, alderman Tamblyn.
Minutes of last regular aud
special meetings read and approved.
The following bills were audited by
the finance committee aud on motion
were allowed:
Crawford Brothers, printng,....,....S 10 90
Electric Light Co., streets Sl66.66;
han S6.@5; pumping $50. .,... 222 al
j. ID. Martin x Co, lumber. etc.. so 50
The Tribune, printing. .... So 81
Peter Opic, Understandings. ...,....... 90
Arthur x White mdse and labor. - -
John leuck mo salary. ............. - 90
n Harter, l month salary Sl2 30; at
tending meeting of assessors Mt
Dodgevillr SO 96. Observation-Disclosures. l6 As
JAS Thrasher marshal, mo- salary 40 90
Ed. Brown, city clerk, Is -
Ruben Libby, -, days At Sla0 IL
Geo, saunders, Ia
less poll tax ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ~
Jackson Noble, . days % $50 ., 80
John McCabp. 5l : SIS
Christopher Chinn 3la +" > %
Henry Ovitz, @@>a days at Sl75 ....... 30 3s
JOS. Manley, 3 days with team less
poll tax ..... ................ ..... 90
n
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
Manure Sprcaders.

The legislature will ad djourn May le
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
Letter to Messrs. .leuek Bros,
Mineral Point, Wis.

Dear Sirs; porterhouse, SO much;
neck, SO much; all tho way between,
Just SO with paint, Devoo Ready
Paint is the neck, the between, some
say, is good enough for them,
But Dovoe costs less, not more,
than the between, Lead and oil Is
between; it is the old.fashion paint.
But zinc has como In, Zinc toughens
white lead Dovoo Ready Paint Ia
the paint,
II you paint In throo years, you do
it for looks, Devoe does not wear
out in three years.
Doyoe Ready Paint is sold by ] A.
Mesorole
Yours truly,
l.. w, DEvOE & Co,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
4 Prosperous Sabbath school.

The past year has been a period of
wonderful success In the f. NJ. Sab
bath School. The attendance has been
large, the collections over 5000, and
perfect harmony prevails throughout.
The teachers are actively interested
and the school was never in better
condition. The following officers were
an unanimously reelected Mr.. Phil
Allen, Jr., superintendent: Mr.. II. J
Penhallegon, Jr., assistant supcrin.
tendent; MIR. Frank Hanscom, secre.
retary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
Attest: EDWARD BROWN, City Clerk.

Mineral Point, Wis, May 6. - The
adjourned meeting Of the common
council called to order in the council
chamber. Mayor Prideaux and all
the aldermen present except aldermen
Tamblyn and Engels.
On motion CT Alderman Sims the
council decided to purchase the prop
erty known as the Goldsworthy
mining property and situated in Har-
rison's Survey in the second ward
for the sum OF $40.
These lots adjoin the Seminary
school grounds on the south and are
purchased for the purpose Of adding
them to the grounds for the new
school building.
ON motion of Alderman Ellery the
council purchased Gates 20-horse
power gasoline engine for $707.75.
Cou neil adjourned.
b. I. PRIDEAUX, Mayor.
Attest: ED. BROWN, City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07

The street foreman is instructed by
the common council to cause all en-
croachments upon the alley running
east and west in Harrison's survey il
the southern part of the city to be re
moved.
The following petition was granted:
Mineral Point, Wis, May 5, 1903
To the Common Council of the City OF
Mineral Point:
We, the undersigned owners of lots
on the south side of Doty street from
its intersection with Reed street, west
to the West line of Strong's Addition
hereby petition your Honorable Coun-
Gil to pass an ordinance for the con
struction of a side walk as follows:
Commencing on the south side Of
Doty street where it intersects Ridge
street, thence west along the south side
of Doty street to the west line oI
Strong's Addition.
Signed: Peter Stendebach, Nick H
Linden, L. Stude, John Lynch, Mrs
George Matthews.
On motion council adjourned tc
Wednesday, May g. 1908.
B. T. PRIDEAUX, Mayor.
Attest. EDWARD BROWN, City Clerk.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07

rotary.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
Filed Claim April -,
Paid Nav 1.

Within twelve days after filing his
claim for accident insurance DR.. Dea-
hofe has received from the Woodmen
Accident Association 5000, the
amount OF his claim, This company
is one of the best in the country,
always paying its claims in full
promptly.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
MAUGER'S JEWELRY STORE
S5o.o5 to California and Back.

S5O.95 to California and Back.
From Mineral Point TO San Fran
cisco or Los Angeles and return.
First class tickets.
May and May II TO Is.
Via Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul
railway. Return limit July 10Th.
Ask nearest agent for details, or write
to r. A. Miller, general passenger
agent, Chicago.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07

| have taken the sale " the "Aner-
lean" Trey are a Wonder, and
q necessity 70 good farming.
w N. r.. MARTIN.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-05-07
Land Fertilizer

For sale by Jno. G. Martin s. Son.
A superior fertilizer, try II on your
land.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-23
UNION PAC. WEAK
Opening Prices Of Stocks Were Low
er on Quiet Market
To-day.
Prices Recede Steady, but an
Urgent Demand for Southern
Pacific Sets In.

Ne" York, March 2S.-Opening prices of rail-
road stocks were fraotionally below Saturdays
closing, with Union Pacific making an exception
a. loss OF "a point. ST. Paul and few of the
slightly better. Trading was quiet and not very
well distributed. 80 q Il 4 :,
Traders sold the Facifcs and transcontinent-
al stocks and their weakness served to drag
Gown Tue general market. Southern Pacific and
Sanauian faclhc lost a point and there was con-
siuefaoie pressure against Atchison, Rock Island
ana Baltimore Ohio. Mexican Central ad-
vanoeo 10 - on large dealing, while Consoli-
dated Gas, General Electric, North American and
Anaconda yielded 1(n1 " ~ #t +. n
Prices Of stocks receded steadily on small Of
letihgs ana oE noon number of the speculative
1aForites We're ruling point or more below last
week close. professional operators tprofessed to
ne disappointed at the lack Of response to Satur-
Gay BANK statement, and the general easier
money conditions, and sold the market. An
JUST before noon and the stock rapidly rose from
esM to to .65, with spread from 6s1a to
"a = on one transaction of 100 shares J.
nasty covering advanced Southern Pacific to
oo5af, w in 1t held only an instant; when
crossed GRO 65 again and became dull and steady.
me general list which had rallied a fraction
W when Southern Pacific started upward, became
nesitatlng When that stock became cratic and
trading fell OF almost to r. standstill.
Trading during the afternoon was devoid of
feature aside from rise of a point in Wabash
The sluggishness OF the trading encouraged re-
newed bear attacks III the closing hours and the
market went off sharply increased dealings.
st: Paul, Rock Island, New York Central Read,
ing, Missouri Pacific aud several other important
stocks sold at the lowest price of the day.
Bonds We're irregular at noon. ~%#
Stock quotations reported for The Journal by
, watson d Co.. Chamber of Commerce. Minneapo-
Closing prices are bid.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-23
GRAIN TRADE GOSSIP

keena gs,;n to Mhhallon Case Co. Southwest
holdings the market sold oil again sene
local bulls buying at decline. Seems little bet
May IS bid for it, July Wheat SHOWING p tre
St: Joseph, No., to Stephens: Heaviest snow
noon: Telegraph and telephone lines are re- only in
partial operation. Northern part of the state
Kansas city to Stephens: Following 1ea' drop
In temperature which began at noon yesterday.
last night. The storm is accompanied BY a. stiff
northwest wind and is general over Missouri and
3 Kansas At Junction city, Kan snow is SIX
Kansas points report fall Of from two to four
6; E: Lewis. from Al Farnqm. Chicago: Wheat
shorts have been good buyers. Market steady
s5sssss to wSsst 70. ess s s @ t. BE
taxi q a. 10 dd Gs this morning 1t but
Tires btg local traders covered short wheat, pos.
Ciearances-Whe and -four, 81 900 blu; corn,
76S,OO bus oats, 5000 bu.
Chicago to Thomas & Dunnett: Brosseau, Par
'Acr and other scalpers buying in some wheat
Kat day
ries. colder; Missouri fair, colder tonight,
warmer Tuesday: Michigan. rain or snow, colder;
sofa. snow hurries. colder east, warmer Tues
day; Iowa, fair, colder tonight, warmer Tues
day. "... ..
to the city. and it is said he has been heavy
buyer of May wheat through Chandler. Requa &
Wrenn. t..' 49,. -
Moore to Watson: The corn traders are selling
wheat short now. ,--'.- . g.. ..-..
Chicago to Iewis-oferings Of wheat liberal,
st. Louis Is selling short *s-.''- r. ,
Paris close: Wheat centimes lower to 5
Moore wired from Chicago: Short wheat still
being put out. Would buy this drive. -.
liverpool close: Wheat SD lower, corn u a
Ad lower. -. I'D. ~. -
Chicago to l.. T. Sowle: There are some ship
ping bids here for No. 1 northern wheat at 1c
under May. Mtllers are also bidding and 10000
bur sold. 81. r. ~. '-.' Il.
On passage: Wheat 81. O4 900 bu, increa se
900 BIZ; corn 12,220,Oo0 bu. increase 1885,
GOC bu -, ,.& H.
Showing in st. Louis.
New Orleans and Boston cleared 100000 bu
corn. 'a '' . .ts.~.-:.'st 47~s
Bartlett. wired: Wheat opened with moderate
commission house selling. Market looks strong
and like purchase to me. ~
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-23
THE VISIBLE SUPPLY.
CHICAGO GRAIN
WHEAT OPENS FIRM, ADVANCES A SHADE
AND BREAKS.

Chicago March 23.-Wheat opened firm on
compare lively steady cables. the market at Liv-
the severe break here, Saturday, May was a
shade lower to shade higher at 72A @727sc
and after selling at 72ts @72s4c there was an
advance to 1889 on covering by shorts. Later
an easier feeling developed on prospects OF q
been expected, and May reacted to 729sc. Min
neapolis and Duluth reported receipts Of 800
cars. which, with local receipts of 19 cars, none
Of contract grade made total RECEIPTS for , the
week and 451 year ago.
Large worlds shipments and an increase In
til eArgentne passage caused some selling ant
May declined to 121ac. but rallied slightly later
a larger decrease in the visible. supply than
unchanged at 1924 M72kc. y
Close: Wheat. May: d2A @725sc; July; 6s3s g
7oc; September, $685. G169Mc: cash wheat. No.
red, 72hc: No. red. 6s@72c; No. hard win.
ter. ,7o@71c:: No. hard winter, 6I@1oc; No 1
75@77c: no. 3 spring, 6s@761ac.
The sentiment in the corn pit was moderately
bullish and opening prices We're steady to firm,
May beng to shade sh hg h r at
but fair demand existed and the market held
firm around 44kc. Local receipts We're smaller
than were reported, at 1872 cars, with none of
contract grade. 80.
part of the day. and the market became easier.
May closed &c lower, at 1885; , Aouo. 1n,~
43lsc: September, 425s @43c:
There was only small trade in oats, but after
slight decline at the opening; Win May IN
changed to 1ac lower, at 3Sas @33Ac better
tone developed on the frmness in corn. Local
Close: Oats--March 32Mc: May, 33AS3Ac;
Cash Oats-No 2. 33c; No 3, 32@S2 &c.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-23
LONDON CLOSING STOCKS. March q Cor
FINANCIAL GOSSIP

Dow:Jones, New York, to Charles r.. Lewis:
1t is believed that George j. Gould. by means
Of the Rio Grande system has plan for the
Pacific Coast outlets for his roads at.Los Angeles
and San Francisco, and also the cutting down
and miners of Virginia and West Virginia will
and miners of Virginia and West Yirginit will
hoid joint conference in Huntington, W. Va.
to-day. President John Mitchell Of the miners
union has arrived in Huntington, and he says
that, conditions in the West Virginia field are
equally as bad as they were in Pennsylvania
and he thinks that strike In that state will
surely take place this spring Mr.. Mitchell, in
regard to the report OF the anthracite coal COM
MISSION said that on the whole it is satisfactory.
days and to-day's financial articles are unim-
portant Sentiment uptown Saturday afternoon
was bearlsh, so much so that feel that we shall
get a higher market to-day.
New York to Charles z. Lewis: Big people
apparently do not care to do anything The
market is entirely in the hands of small clioues
WALDORF crowd etc. Bank statement unim ordi-
nary circumstances should mend from now on,
ana we, therefore, inclined to- look for a
spring rise. London is heavy seller to-day. OF
course. should the money situation not change we
VIII see quotations lower :
watson 4 Co., from New York: General
sentiment is still inclined to be bullish. and
most traders look for further rise on slightly
easier money conditions and gradual subsistence
OF labor troubles It is realized. however, that
covering of shorts. and that there is not much
outside speculation. We look for continued
good trading market all this week. but it will
probably continue narrow and mostly professional
and traders should be satisfied with moderate
profits.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-03-23
DREDGING OPERATION

A remarkable piece of dredging work
that is going on at present in the east
channel of lower New York harbor Is de-
scribed in the January Pearson s-this is
the deepening and Strengthening of the
channel between the Atlantic ocean and
the Narrows OF the upper New York har-
Dor. on which work the Thomas, "a gigan-
tic ocean dredge, is engaged. So great Is
the task to be accomplished that it is esti-
mated fully four years will have elapsed
before this channel. half a mile long and
forty feet deep. will have been excavate ted.
The United States engineer in charge of
the work calculates that 4o,000.000 cubic
yards Of debris will have to be removed
by this dredge; but when the work is done
the great trans Atlantic freight carriers,
like the Pennsylvania and Oceanic. once
abreast Of the 7o,000.0o0 candle power
electric light on the crest of the Atlantic
Highlands, may steam directly into New
York harbor, instead of pursuing the tor
tuous course now necessary before reach
ing the Narrows.