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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25
Smith-GoW.

Last evening. at o'clock. Mrs. Edith
Goodwin Cow and Dr. Frederick
Charles Smith We're married at the
home of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George Winthrop Bagg. The we'd
ding, which was a Very quiet one and
witnessed only by the relatives and in
innate friends. took place under a
canopy of palms and Easter lilies in the
bow window of the drawing room.
The bride. who is young and pretty
brunette, wore a white chiffon and lace
gown, and carried a shower bouquet of
bride roses and. lilies of the valley.
Miss Emily S. Bags, sister of the
bride. was maid of honor. and wore
white dotted Swiss frock over yellow
silk and carried yellow flowers
After the supper which followed the
ceremony, DIR. and Mrs. Smith left town
for Atlantic City and Niagara Falls,
where they viii spend the first few
weeks OF their married life, after which
they VIII go to Detroit, Mich. where
pr Smith, who is in the United States
Marine Hospital Service, is stationed
Mrs. Smith wore on her trip a brown
raJah silk suit and green hat.
Miss Alice Hewes Peabody, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William Lawrence Pea
body. and Harris P1rley Gould were
married last evening at the First Con-
gregational Church, Both the bride and
groom have been for years active mem
bers of the church
The floral decorations We're palms and
Easter lilies. the aisles being spanned
with arches feStooncd with apple bios
SONS. The bride, who was escorted to
the altar by her father, wore a beautiful
gown Of white eolienne over taffcta. She
also wore a bridal veil and carried a
shower bouquet of maidenhair fern.
Preceding the bride were two natron,
of honor. Mrs. Carlton Roy Ball, OF this
city, and Mrs. Frederick Lincoln Ed
mands, of Boston, both being brides
within the year. They wore their we'd
qlnS gowns, and carried long sprays Of
Easter lilies.
Carlton Roy Ball, of this city. was best
man, and the ushers We're Frederick
Lincoln Edmands. OF Boston; William
otto Belz, Frank Charles Schroeder. and
Frederick Russell Peneber. all of this
city. DR.. BischoR officiated at the or
gan. Among the out-of-town guests were
MISS Mabel Lawrence Peabody, OF Roch-
ester, sister of the bride; Raymond III
Danlorth, of Scranton, Pa; Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Lincoln EdmandS. and
Miss Helen Ward Lincoln. of Philadel-
phia.
Following the ceremony a reception to
the relatives and intimate friends was
hald al the home Of the brides parents.
23ll First street. Mr.. and Mrs Gould
left for an extended wedding trip. and
after November l will be at home 10
their friends at ia w street
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Lee Sansbury
have returned to Washington after a
visit to Mrs. Sansburys parents. Mr.
and Mrs. JONI Schotta, ON Frederick
avenue, Gainesville, Md
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

The census reports show that Wash
ington's popula ton has increased over
Is go since 1897. This figure will doubt
less be increased as soon as the pool
room element settles down long enough
to be counted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Rear. Admiral and Mrs. Van Reypen
announce the engagement of their
daughter. Mss Alicia Van Reypen. to
Baron Serge Alexander Koeff, Of st. Pc
terSburg. Russia. Baron Koeff Is now
on his way from Russia and the mar
rage will take place June l. Miss Van
Reypen is a graduate OF Bryn Mawr
Pa. and great social faYorite.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Leslie J. Perry and his daughter, Miss
Temple Perry, sailed from New York
last Saturday for Panama, where Mr.
Perry goes TO fill Government posi-
tion. Miss Perry will return in a few
weeks
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

George Cabot Lodge. son of Senator
Lodge will build ~anhandsoi house or
Massachusetts, avenue. west If Sheriff., !,
circIe, and facing south This will omen
10 Washington society another delight
ful nome for winter entertaining
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Mrs Sallie Marshall Hardy. regent
of the John Marshall Chapter. D. A. r..
of Louisville. KY. who has been at the
Ebbitt House attending the congress,
viii remain several days longer Mrs
aardy is niece OF the late Mrs. James
Vaudeville Carlisle, of this CIV. and
visited her frequently when she was a
girl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

1t is safe TO say that Cassie Chadwick
would revise her rates If she could have
an extra session
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Governor Davis of Texas says the
sectional question should be approached
with rubber shoes. People have rubber
nec)<ed at It too much, anyway.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25
GUTOWSKI WILL
SAIL FOR RUSSIA
Bishopof Washington About
to Go Abroad.
PERSONAL GOSSIP or DAY
Some of the Smart Set Leaving Town
for Visits Here and There.
Other Matters.

NJ Gutowslsi, of the Russian embassy,
will sail for ST. Petersburg, May 4,
where he will be attached to the foreign
office.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

A GOODNESS has sprung up between
Duse and Bernhard. The public thought
those two couldn't be cool under any
circumstances
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

An earthquake was felt in Ecuador
yesterday-and Castro had been par
ticularly cautioned against walking so
hard during his tour Of Venezuela.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Tie scientists have begun all over
a gain the discussion of why men are
baldheaded. Principally because the
hair tonic men can't deliver the goods
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

George w Beavers evidently realizes
that Washington desires his presence
only as a means to an end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

The District Attorneys Office in New
York Is confident somebody bought that
pistol. The trouble is it won't stay
bought.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

The engagement is announced of Miss
Kathleen Carmody, only daughter of
Paymaster Carmody. OF the navy, to
William Giblin. of f.eW York
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25
Mrs. Dennis Will Receive.

Mrs William Henry Dennis, of 1oo2
Twenty-second street, VIII be at home
next Thursday afternoon, and will have
with her Mrs w H Covington, her Sis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25
Witnessed the Egg Rolling.

Mrs. Roosevelt had quite a party with
her yesterday morning on the south
front porticc of the White House 10
watch the easter Monday egg rolling
Mrs Roosevelt wore a charming gown of
blue taffeta silk, and Mrs. Fairbanks,
wife of the Vice President. wore gown
of brown velvet and her ermines. Others
of Mrs. Rooseyelt's party were Secre-
tary and Miss Morton, Secretary Wilson.
Mrs Timmons. Colonel and Mrs Brom-
well, and other grown-up folks. while
the friends of the younger members Of
the family filed one end of the balcony
and the winding stairs TO the grounds
below.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Chicago has a campaign for municipal
ownership OF gas works. Up in Della
ware the gas works own the NUM-
cipality
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

1t has been decided that, when Edward
Atkinson said woman could dress on
$65 d year, he meant her TO find a
Maltese Cross
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Milwaukee is described as shocked"
by the defalcation of a prominent bank
president-and touched
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

The eleventh annual meeting of the
Georgetown Convent Alumnae Associa-
ton will be held at the convent today
Inc biennial election of officers will take
place, and the event Will be in many
ways of unusual interest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Lucius futile says there Is no philan-
thropy in railroading, but IL looks like
a real nice name for the Congressman 5
passes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Mrs. George Mercer. of Washington
circle, will leave Washington this week
for visit to Durham, n. c.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Mrs. Edward n. McComas, of 1905 L
street northwest, entertained at progress
sive euchre last night in honor of her
guests, Mrs. Edward T. Jones. of New
York, and Misses Maize McComas and
Mary Mclaughlin. of Hagerstown, Md.
bry. Miss Camelia Parker, Or. Neobart
S. Dye, and Col Philip HoffIeiger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Parker Is described as the coming bull
wark of the New York State Democracy
He was the going bulwark last Novem-
Der.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

They do say that Nan Patterson thinks
all escapes lead through Jerome.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Somebody knocked the gates off that
wheat corner in Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Rogestvensky is reported to be in a
dark mood-probably coal on the brain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

the other afternoon, will give an after
noon of Song and Story for children
ssVilson viii be ably assisted by Mrs.
". =. Nilmarth, a pupil of Nine G.. G.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Raft entertained
with delightful whist, last night in
ncner OF their guests, Misses Hattie
other out-of-town guests were Miss
Sickie, OF Chicago; Stanley Hartman, of
t5aitlmore, and Herbert Berliner, of
Montreal. Canada
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

At any rate the Washington teams
stockholders won't lose
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Miss Jean Wilson, who so delighted
the pupils of one Of the public schools
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Miss Hllda Louis, of Baltimore. spent
Easter here with her sister, Mrs. Ed
ward Kohner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Dave Baer has goneC'ttf New York II
spend the Easter holidays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Mr. shohi, of Harvard, and Mr. Cold
man, of Yale, spent the holidays here
az the Willard Hotel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25
Engagements Announced.

Territory, and Mrs G. F. P. Day, q
Fitchburg. Mass
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Mrs. Donald Mclean, of New York
was the guest of homer yesterday at
a very handsomely appointed small tea
by Mrs EllSins, wife of the Senator from
West Virginia The occasion was in con-
graduation of Mrs. McLean's recent
election 20 the presidency Of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, anG
the guests were confined entirely TO the
officers and members OF that society
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Stanley Braeger, of Baltimore. who is
at Harvard, spent part of his HOLIDAYS
mere with his aunt, Mrs. S. Cans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

Miss Adelaide Head has returned
after absence OF two months at At
lantic City
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-04-25

A particularly pretty wedding of to-
day is that of Miss Julia Selma Smith,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarendon
Smith, at o'clock this evening. to
William S. Allen, of ParlIersburg w
Va.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08

coed seven mills nor less than three mills
on he dollar on the real and personal
property Of the county for county school
purposes; Provided further, that the Coun-
ty Commissioners OF any county may levy
an additional tax not TO exceed four mills
ON the dollar, each year TO pay all out
standing Indebtedness and Interest there
on; Provided. That nothing In this act shall
be construed a. 20 prohibit any county
wishing to erect a court house or jail, or
constructing paved, macadamized or other
hard surfaced highways from levying the
amount OF special taxes now allowed by
law FOR that purpose, Provided further, that
the foregoing provision relating to taxes
for working roads shall not apply to coun
ties working roads under special laws Pro-
vided further, that In counties not construct
ing paved macadamiEd or other hard sur.
faced roads. as now provided by law, and
In counties not working roads under special
laws, the County Commissioners OF each OF
such other counties may levy an additional
tax not 20 exceed three mills on the dol
lar on the real and personal property OF
the county, the revenue derived therefrom
To- be- used and appropriated by such Coun @
~ Commissioners exclusively for the pur-
pose OF constructing paved. macadamized or
othor hard surfaced roads.
Sec. g. That the levying OF tax for
the raising OF a sinking fund for the ulti-
mate redemption OF the bonded debt OF the
state In hereby suspended for the years
1905 and 1909.
Sec. l. All laws and parts OF laws In
conflict with this act arc hereby repealed
Approved June 6, 1905
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08

lous tax assessors Of the various counties
embraced In part or In whole within such
drainage district or districts shall receive
such list or Hats aud onter the same upon
the tax rolls OF the county or counties In
which such lands may lie and the amount
so levied by the Board OF Drainage Commits
sloners In such manner and form as may
DO prescribed by the Board Of Drainage
Commissioners from time to time, which
amount shall DO collected by the various tax
collectors OF the counties wherein such levies
have been made an other taxes are collected
In accordance with law, and pay over said
amounts collected to the Board Of Drainage
Commissioners
Sec s That the Board OF Drainage COM
missioners be and Il 10 hereby authorized
to exercise the right Of eminent domain In
the condemnation OF lands for the location
OF It's canals, drains, levees dikes and reser-
voirs for the purposes aforesaid, and may
enter upon, take and use such and as II
may, pending condemnation proceedings
deem necessary for such purposes. and In
aHcertaining the compensation TO be paid for
such land or right OF way, dement's 20 be
derived from such drainage shall be con-
sidored by the Jury,
Sec 4 That all laws and parts Of laws
In conflict with this act be and the same
are hereby repealed.
Sec 5. This act shah take effect upon
it's approval by the Governor.
Approved May "a. 1905.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08
CHAPTER 5s75.-tNo. ~

AN ACT TO Provide for the Levy ~ a Pen
sion Tax for Each OF he Years \, II. 1905
and A, ID. 1895, and to Provide for tho
Payment OF Pensions And 90 Provide
for the Distribution OF any surplus Aris-
ing In said Funds for the Said Years 1905
and 1906"
lie II Enacted by the Legislature OF the
state OF Florida!
Section l. That there shall be levied and
assessed on all the taxable property OF the
State OF Florida, pension tax OF four 90
mills upon the dollar for each OF the years
A. D. nineteen hundred and six b9OG) ana
all pension claims allowed by the pension
board IN accordance with law shall be pay
able only from the taxes 80 LEVIED; Pro-
vided, That n the Governor shall discover
from the aggregate assessment OF the prop
erty OF the state that a reduction OF the
levy OF four mill tax for either or both
OF said years be Justified, he is hereby hu-
thorized TO reduce the same, ms low az
he may deem advisable, and no liz hereby
empowered to direct the levy ana coHectlon
OF such reduced tax as aforesaid Pro-
vided. That n there shall DO surplus
left In said fund listing from the colleo-
tlon OF such taxes q SFr the year 1905, after
the payment OF all pen on due for the
year 1905, said surplus ball "a apportoned
by the Comptroller TO the averal counties
OF tho State Of Florida, IN proportion 20 the
assessed value OF property VI said counties.
the said sum so apportioned 10 DO applied
by said counties 60 the Fine and Forfeiture
Fund OF Ratd counties. -.
And provided further, That II there shall
be n surplus left In said fund arising from
the collection Of such taxes for the year
1906. after the payment Of all pensions due
for the year 1905, the said surplus shall
bo apportoned by tho comptroner 20 the
several counties OF the state OF FLORIDA IN
proportion 10 the assessed value OF property
OF such counties, the said sum so appor-
toned to be applied 20 tho Fine and For
FIXTURE Fund OF the said counties
Provided further. That the total sun
| which may he 40 spportioncd from the sals
lps- -see ssrns ~ Nthe -aterai seopntiss ~
.n., .,.sssxs szsas-...ss. nlt 2Xlk
made by tho Comptroller, the hn'u ~
| troller shall Issue his warrant theIsioa or,
! favor OF the treasurers OF the sevornl coun
ties and II shalt be tho duty on the s stor
| Treasurer 20 pay the sald warrants uo. n.
| he said pension fund as aforesaid derived
| as aforesaid"
| Sec. 2 That all laws or parts or law
| I'm conflict with the provisions OF MS "o'
| be. and the same are hereby repealed
Sec. 3. That this act shall take eneo,
| Immediately upon It's passage ana approx"
| hy the Governor
/ Approved.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08
CHAPTER ba7s.-lNo. 81

AN ACT to Make an Appropriation TOT w., re-
Estimated Deficiency In me IopS''"
Fund Tor tho yers 1905 ana lso''
whereas. There II dehclency in,,nJ
mansion tax fund estimated at one munro"
and forty thousand dollars; therefore,
po II Enacted by the Legislature OF the
state Of Florida;
section l. That there Is hereby nPp,oIp,,,n
tod one hundred and forty thousan' uo"' ~ -
az so much as may be necessary TOT w
purpose Of paying pensions for INC yT ris'
1901 and 1905 Ia be paid OUT o. ,'""'
Inc from the hire Of state conyictH -,
See . THAT tho comptrollor vs. as'g an,
tircctod To- draw his warrants agnlhH Wv
~, ,,,,d Tor said amount. and the Hta''
Treasrrcr IN hereby directed 70 crehlt Wv Wv,
samc 10 the said fund. 10 be dlsburseh nc
Soc g. Al laws and parts OF laws ),
contlict with the provisions of TINS N't NJ
Sec That this act shall 40 INTO ere, I,'',
,nn.dlatoly after lts approval by the "o'
| crn0r. ,...
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08
CHAPTER 5s7i.-CNo. a.

AN ACT 20 Provide for the Levy 81 '"N
for the Years 1906 and i'o''
BE I, Enacted by the Legislature OF INV
State OF Florida;
Section 1. That for the purpose o, '
,ng an eaual and uniform rate pi
rs ga 20 nav the appropriations Tor IN"
current expenses Of the state Tor We bond-
| 1905 and 1905. and for interest on w o,hsr
ed debt for said years ear In ,a there
sbsu he levied upon the real and petson,a'
| property OF the different counues mills
/ ys.r tsoB a tax OF one and one'hhii az. n n
l y,nor the dollar. and for the year NV.
tai Of one and e-half mills upon w., w., zach
lar, and there shall also be Ievlen IT,
Of the years 1905 ana ,i r'0v spen the dollar
provided. that ~ the Governor sn , ., The
cover from the aggregate asss' n,hsr sources
property OF the state ,sss si OF three mills
stn,e tar OF either or both OF saiu oy,,,sd
| will be justified. he Is hereby n, dasm
| 20 reducs the same ne low as ne may ~ an
, | .s,,.ahi. and In thereby empowered =,
instruct the TAX Collector 20 colect ,rs,
such reduced tar as he may hf IN
} | said. ,..,,,,,,.
s.c 2 The Board OF County C9ur' "
D r,i.stoners Of every county at meeunk !.
, correcting and reviewing he 100, as
sessment, shall Immediately @ =, none
0 csrtsin and determine the amount OF ill., ous,
- -. ,aissS nv tar for county purpose
0 inclndinr the current expenses ih,er,Isto .,
bonded debt bridges nd county % hsrsb
and 10 meet the expenses .hey ,,ore tina
4 satbor,zed 20 levy a tax 81 not more '' 90
Z ave mills upon the dollar on inc and nd ever
. personal property OF the county naas aha
inch determination and levy 70 man I'.a.
he entered at large upon the reeo'"'
= the Board OF County commis'o ,nonn, :,
no county shall levy n, ,s %, county pui
snv nurpose than Ave mills Tor couny -
eoses sscept as hereinafter proy,aeuc; oar
any Indebtedness contracted by INC spce
vol ty Commissioners OF any COUNT null ana vo
- a. the said amount shall be null ana o o1
70 ana no suits shall be prosecuted " ~, Any am
In this State for the conec,'nc onmissIone
A 81 saeh county shall levy a tax not 10 ~
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08
CHAPTER 5s7s.-(No. ~

AN ACT Making Appropriation for the
Expenses of the State Government Tor
Six Months Of the Year 1906 and for the
Year 1906 and for SIX Months OF the
Year 1907.
Be It Enacted by the Legislature OF the
State OF Florida:
Section 1. That the following sums be
and are hereby appropriated for the payment
OF the expenses OF the State Government for
six months from July 1, 1905 to December
81 1905:
For salaries Executive Department. nine
thousand one hundred and nifty dollars
$4,000.
GoyernOr.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08

For salary state Auditor and clerk 500 wv
SEC THAT all laws or parts OF laWs
In conflict with the provisions of TINS "''
be ana the same are hereby repealeu'
Sec g. That this act shall take enec,
Immediately upon its passage ana ePP''
| by the Governor.
Approved.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08
General and Permanent Laws
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF FLORIDA
SESSION OF 1905.
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY.

Sec. Is. This act shall take eject inn
mediately upon It's approval by the Governor
or II he does not approve the same imme.
diately upon its becoming a law without
his approval.
Approved May 30. 1905.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08
CHAPTER 6s7s.-tNo. ~

AN ACT to Enlarge the Powers of the
Board OF County Commissioners OF the
Several Counties OF this State to Assess
Lands benefited. or TO DO Benefited by
Public Drains and Auxillariss Thereto
Where the Said Drains Have Been Con-
structed or are now In Process OF Con-
struction, by Assessing Against tho SAID
Lands the Full Amount OF the Actual
Coat ~ the Construction, Maintenance and
Repair Thereof. aud Also by Assessing
Against said Lands any Cost Incurred
Necessarily IN EnlarKing or Deepening
said Drains. and Authorizing Said Boards
OF County Commissioners TO Make and
Enter into any and all Contracts Neoes-
sary for tho Construction, Completion. En-
larging, Maintenance and Repairing OF
Said Drains. and for the Collection and
enforcement OF Said Assessments
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08

Sec. .. Tha, the following sums be and
ara hereby appropriated for the payment
OF the expenses OF the STATE o""nen,
30. 1907:
ror salaries, Executive Department. nine
thousand one hundred and nifty doiiss
ts.i5o.oO:
Executive once.
Gulf Coast breeze. [volume] (Crawfordville, Fla.) 1897-19??, 1905-09-08
cIIAprER 1917 --lNO. 81

,..r ,.t,,i,y to the Drainage and Nec
~ n.,i,n of the swamp and Ov"rhp"'n
lands In Florida. TO Create loeI" ~, ",
Drainage Commissioners, PrcscHbihs ~
powers and Duties. Auth"rislns ,"o
,ahiIshm.nt 81 Drainage Districts, -
tahIlshIng n Drainage system IN. , Du,r
,nS ~ canals. Leyees. Dikes and h.se,
y"irs for the Purposes 81 Drnlnake. q,
,,a,tn, and Commerce. the AsSessinsh' ~
sI a. IA, Drained and Benentted, th'
IniieS,Ion Of Necessary funds by As ,t,,.s.
men, 81 Benefits and Taxation -rro.i u,,n,
Tor the Management ana ,hn High,
l,Emin.nt Domain and for the sal'
"a I'ses 81 Raid Lands Tor the Tua
~. ~ Drainage. Reclamation ana I'M
proyemcnt Aforesaid