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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF IN
TERROR RENDERS NUMBER
OF IMPORTANT RULINGS.
Includes Rulings on Rate, Rank, Acct
dental Injuries and Responsibility
Of Army Surgeons.

The following pension decisions
have just been made public:
Rank-rate, Act June 81, 1890
Claimants son, having held the rank
of major at the time he was killed in
battle, November q, 1868, she was en-
titled to a pension of $25 per month
under her dependent mothers appli-
cation, filed January 16, 1891, and
there was and is no authority of law
for rating her pension at $12 per
month under section 47O7, revised
statutes, as amended by the first Sec
ton of the act of June 27, 1890
Accidental injuries-Line of Duty
Where a soldier, sent on an Grand
was returning to his command, but
in exercise of his discretion, went out
Of a direct course in order to obtain
some refreshment at hotel, AMI acct
lentally fell into an open cellar by the
way, it is held that his conduct in
volved no reprehensible deviation from
the line of duty, and the injury is PEN
sionable.
Soldiers cannot be expected to oper-
of WILL desire and appetite, but some
latitude must be allowed for forces
that move men in other walks of life.
Surgeons responsibility-Malpr
tice-A soldier, when put in the nos
pital for medical treatment is in line
Of duty, and a surgical operation per-
formed upon him by the surgeon of
the hospital is a legitimate incident Of
the service. 1t is held, therefore, that
the injurious results of a surgical OPP
Grafton in hospital are incurred in the
line of duty. and may be pensionable,
the surgeon being responsible as the
official agent of the government.
Marriage-Age of Consent-Claim-
ant married one Harper in 1862, in the
state of Ohio, when she was but II
years of age. She deserted him, and,
without any divorce having been OBJ
tanned, married the soldier in the
state of Ohio in December, 1872. Har-
per was known to have been alive as
late as 1890.
Claimants marriage to Harper when
the age of consent for manageable
purposes was IA years for females in
the state (Ohio) in which this issue
arises, such marriage was valid in all
respects, and the marriage between
claimant and soldier was void alb
initio.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
FORMER WASHINGTON COM.
GRESHAM IS FORGING 70
THE FRONT AGAIN.
Has Been Appointed Corpor,H3e~
Council for City Of chiesse BY
Mayor Dunno.

James Hamilton Lewis, ex-conRress.
man from the state of WASHINGTON.
has been appointed corporation coun.
sci Of the city OF Chicago by Mayor
Dunno
Mr.. Lewis is known throughout the
Northwest as the pink WHISPERED
statesman. He came out to Seattl>,
from North Carolina in the sos. In a
condition of abject poverty, and for a
few weeks worked on the wharves a
longshoreman. He finally opened a
law office, and by persistently adver-
Using himself in all manner of artful
ways, got before the public and kent
there. He took up criminal law, and
probably saved from the gallows more
murderers than any other man In
Seattle. One Of his famous cases was
that of Nordstrom, Swede, who was
decidedly attenuated when ne went Ia.
Jail in 1891, but grew so fat while
awaiting the laws delay that, when hi
went to the gallows 10 years later, It
almost required block and tackle to
move him.
Mr.. Lewis shone most as a politics
ian. He is a clever manipulation and
by his inexhaustible volubility built up
reputation as an orator. He made
great political capital out Of the fact.
of his having once been a longshore-
man. He made repeated attempts To-
get nominated for governor, but had
to be satisfied with the nomination for
representative in congress in 1896. and
went in On the Bryan landslide. He
continued to attract attention there a
he had at home, and during the de-
bates on the Spanish war in 1898 got
talked about all over the country BY
making a violent attack on the army
When his term expired he soon
withdrew from Seattle and settled In
Chicago, where he has practiced law
and pushed himself to the front by the
same energy as in Seattle.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Long School Hours.

A question that Is receiving some at
tention In the United States Is dwelt
upon at length in a recent report Of
the American consul at Frankfort,
Germany-namely, the effect Of long
hours Of study upon the health and in
tellect Of children. Scientific investi-
gators appointed by the German gov
eminent have inquired into the sub
iect and frankly pronounce long hours
Of confinement at the school desk
highly injurious to pupils Of tender
age. They recommend shorter hours
without ''crowding" in work.
One Of the investigators, who Is a
prominent specialist in nervous dis
eases, protested strongly against after
noon sessions Of the primary classes
and In support Of his argument cited
the experience Of group Of 10000
children who had been observed by an
expert in school hygiene In this group
it was found that sickness was greater
by one-half among children attending
two sessions daily than among chill
dren who attended only the forenoon
sessions.
This authority favors a five hour
morning session, with a fifteen min
utes' recess at the end Of each hour,
leaving four hours for actual work.
He says that afternoon study exhausts
the vitality Of children, disturbs their
digestion and tires their brains. After
Moons, he believes, should be given up
to play, outdoor amusement and phys
ical training. This reform, it is urged,
should be carried out whether the
parents desire it or not. In view Of
the increase of nerve troubles in the
young in this country, the subject Of
study hours merits careful considera-
ton on the part of American educa-
tors, patrons Of the schools and the
friends of happy childhood.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
FROM NORTHWEST PAPERS

quite a distance to get into the swell4
of a passing steamer. Unnoticej by
the boys the Vancouver ferry passed
by and caused a crossing of the waves
in such a manner that the swimmers
were unable to keep aflOat They
went down several times before they
succeeded in getting out of the waves.
When they reached shore the boys
were exhausted to such an extent thai
it was several minutes before they
could stand.-POrt1and Journal.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12

Idle Hour Restaurant has changed
it's name to The Grand Restaurant.
Good meals. Chicken twice a week.
Meal tickets, $3.50 for Fl meals. North
Fourth street. Charlie L. Vim. pro-
prietor.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12
Narrow Escape From Drowning.

While swimming in the Columbia
river near the government dock OH
Saturday afternoon Arthur Anderson
and Andrew Daily, two vancouver
bovs. had a narrow escape from
drowning. The boys had gone out
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12

The Statesman has just published a
neat little book of poems by Mrs. U. H.
Berney. Copies can be procured at
the city book stores. Price, only 10c
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12

Hacks-Shaughnessy & Clancy.
Stand, Caswelps Cigar Store. Phone
$50.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-12

The Portland Restaurant will help
you save money.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
BEWARE OF OINTMFNTS FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense OF smell and completely derange
the whole system wnen entering 1t
through the mucuous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
an Prescriptions from reputable physi-
clans, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good ysu csn possibly de-
rive from them. HALLS Catarrh Cure
manufactured by f. ]. Cheney & Co.
Toledo Ohio, contains no mercury, and
is taken intensity, acting directly up
ON the blood and mucuous surfaces Of
the System. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine. 1t Is
taken internally and made in Toledo,
o. by F. J. Cheney l. Co. Testimonials
free.
Sold by druggists. Price 75c. per bot
tie.
Take Halls family Pills for constipa
ton.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Judge Dayton.

Judge John I Jackson, OF the U S.
Circuit aud District Courts. in this,
the Northern district of West Virginia
has resigned, his resi- nation has heen
accepted by the President and Con-
gresham, A. G. Dayton has been
nominated for the place AID has been
confirmed by the Senate.
Judge Jackson was appointed by
LINCOLN about the close Of the war
snd was the eldest Federal Judge on
the bench at the time of his retire
ment. He has been eligable to retire
Tor years, but being vigorous and fond
OF work, he remained ia office. His
retirement at full pay, 10000 per ycal
will be for the remainder oil his lite
Judge Jackson has never been a very
popu ar man here and not few peo-
pie express themselves as glad Of his
retirement
His successor is very we'll and very
tavorably krowu here MIR. Dayton
was just entering upon his sixth term
as Congressman from this district, and
has become personally acquainted
with many Of our people, among
whom he has great many friends.
Mr. Dayton S appointment brings to
the high office, man who is in every
sense of the word competent and ca
pahle He has during his public ca
reer became generally regarded as one
OF the best lawyers il the State. He
is young and vigorous, hoBest and
courageous and withal gentleman.
An intense Republican, yet he is so
democratic That he can be afosdeu by
any Of us common people without the
fear OF being insuited We have said
good many uncornplimentaty things
about Mr.. Dayton, in political sense
but aside from politics we have moth
lag to say of him but that which is to
be his highest credit. We extend to
him our congratulations asd hope he
will see fit to come to Martinsburg
and make his home with our people
There will of necessity be a spe ial
election held to fill the vacancy for
Congress and we have heard a great
number of names mentioned as brob-
able candidates. Berkeley county.
we are informed. will offer three; Jno.
!. Heizel, DR.. w. T, Hensnaw, and
Geo. F. Evans. Jefferson county,
Tracy L. Jeffords, and from the west
ern end of the district we hear Ira w.
Robinson, ], NJ Kline, George c.
Sturgess and others. We have heard
the names of John + McGraw. Iobn
]. Cornwell and S. w. Walker men
toned as democratic candidates but
Col. Walker informs Us that he will
not be candidate.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Order of Pub LEGATION.

THE STATE or WEST VIRGINIA.
At rules held in the Clerks office of the Cir
cunt Court af Berkeley County, the day oil
March. ~ T.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Order of Publication

IhE SFATE OF WEST vIRGINIA.
A. rules held in the Clerks once OF the Cir
March, 1895,
} whann McSherry, plainun,
c. T ROCKWELL ans John I,ovett. late mariners
trAaisg as Rothweu & Ioveit, C u Roth
well, john Lovett. The Rothwell-i ovett
company, corporation, The Citizens Ma.
iiohat Bank a corporation. The Merchants
= S farmers Bank, corporation, The Old
Nhtlonhl bank OF Martinsburg. corpora
non l. l.. Bender. administrator OF u, NJ.
shaiier, deceased, r. NJ Yerisk, Al. r. ii+ess,
a. 4, Hess, attorney In fact, Il. ID. Gardner.
sheflifi committee administrator Of Annie
Is smith, VIM NJ smith, Emma Gatrell u
- 1Atfeh, Virginia Cross, Alexander Cros
The object OF the above suit is TO have the
ConFt take possession of and administer the
| huSt imposed upon the plaintiff a. The piedse
OF the $4,000 Of bonds in his hands held 4S Sc
security for toe endorsements made by him
end y ~ shafier under the conditions set
loftn IA tue biil OF complaint herein filed; to
require said L. Rothweii and lohn ltoveiI
70 ray on the S2,e0O With its interest which
Sanas as lien on The properly OF the Rsth-
Mcil-LoNett @. To have the Court appoint a
trustee or com ~ i-so ner rs a substitute tfuS-
zee ia the deco uf trust sisea by the Rotbweli-
| lslNelt company - st forth In The bill In
place OF I Z. curtis. deed that II the piincl-
pal ans interest 10 the afofessi Ia bonds be not
paid within the time designated BY the Court
.hat the commissioner appointsd aud substi-
f4tt' W Ntft RtRfseitN CtutfisS-
"a ~. the said deed OF hust that 10 deemed
necessary the Court will appoint a receiver
ioi tue said Hutnwell-lsovett com pany 10 take
chaige OF the business thereof and apply the
ptohis thereof 10 The lab Titles OF compls iBAnt
anu - N Shafter set out IN the b -; 10 have
.he tooft direct the S2tOtn OF capital stock In
hands Of platinum cancelled as prayed for In
wv said bill OF complaint and II Appearing IN
aItldaNit filed Ia this suit thai the said deen-
9nh's 9 r. Rothwell, + NJ. Nerck, Virginia
tTosS and Alexander Cross, are nop-resloents
~ this state. they are hereby required 10 app
pear at the SAID clerks Office. within one
month from the 10 day OF March, 1896 1.-The
date 81 Tie firsi publication hereofl and do
what Is necessary 10 protect their interests In
this matter.
Z. Der. GERuARDr, Clerk.
Faulkner Walker aud Woods, attorneys for
Plaintiff
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Our Local Law Makers.

Mr.. J. c. Hutsler sgot one bill
through that for the maintenance O
the free public library, but it WAS Vt
toed by the governor.
Mr.. Wetzel, of Jefferson, got bill
through regarding the property of th,
state at Capon Springs.
Senator Campbell got bill through
providing for distant and sale for tax
es.
Senator CoruwelI got two bills
through, viz; enc regulating the sal,
of fruit trees and one providing stat,
bureau Of archives ard history.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10

Judge f.. Boyd Faulkner is holding
court IN Charles Tewn.
ExGovern, A. p. White will move
back to Petersburg to his old home.
One new room hous on Boyd ave
Ve~y desirable home for sale cheap. See
s.. 5. teIkel.
Judge Mstter, of Frederick, decided
that A",on Davis, in infidel, was com
pttent 10 discharge the duties of a
grand juror.
Mrs. Ann E Stribling has been
on visit to her SOC, Rev. c. R.
Stribling, at Waynesboro Va.
If eu need horse see Grove and
Henshaw at Owens stables every
Saturday,. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Gsv. White very Justly and very
properly vetoed the mileage grab Of
the legislature. He deserves the CON-
mendatisn of every taxpayer in the
safe.
The rain during the past few day s
has caused rise in the streams and a
breaking upIof the ice. There have been
some dangerous gorges on the Poto
mac river.
The Hedgesville dramatic club will
render, among the Breakers at Mt
Clifton Hall on saturday night, March
IS. Admission IS cents. Reserved
seats 2octs.
Mrs. st aniord, widow OF the late
Senator Stanford, OF California. died
last week in Honolulu from poison,
supposed to have been strychniIe in
bicarbonste of soda.
The Fairmont Times. of Wednesday
contained card from Hon. John j..
Cornwell to the effect that he would
not be candidate for Congress in
this district to succeed Judge Day
ton.
The appropriation bill passed by the
special session of the legislature carries
three million dollars. The expenses OF
the state fer the entire four yearsef tn .
last Democratic administration were
less than two and half millions.
Mr.. George Henson, OF near Bunk
er Hill, bought three fine short horn
cows at the Mish sale at Hagerstown
on Tuesday last. These cows ranged
in price as high as SIoo and were prize
winners at the Hagerstowu fair. Mr..
Charles Lloyd bought five fue heiiers
also. Mr.. w. w. Vanmetre and II. J.
Cushwa ofnear Vanclevesville bought
five Berkshire hogs.as did also David
Newkirk of near Hedgesvile.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10

THE STATE OF WEST Virginia.
AZ rules held in the Clerks once OF the Cii
S ,ull SQUIRT OF Berkeley County, the day q
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Order of Publication.
Stair or WEST VIRGINIA.

THE STAIR OF WEST VIRGINIA.
At rules held IN the Clerks office of the CIR.
cult Court OF Berkeley County, the 9th day oi
March, 1905
William Myers James Myers, Margaret My
ets, Jane Myers ana Minnie Y nv ers ali
infants under the age OF twenty zone years
VINO sue by T. Dew. Gerhardt, their next
friend, plaintiffs.
Winfield = Myers and Mary A. Myers, his
wife. Robert l. Myers and Margaret Myers,
his vile, James Myers and BEETLE Myers, his
wife, Ca herine Myers, William Myers, JAG
OBJ Myers, John Myers. Joseph Myers, Fred
d. thompson, Laura n. Thompson, an in
fant, Daniel w, 0verlander, William over
lander, Charlie Overlander, Lizzie Towers
aud Robert Towers, her husband, Catherine
Copenhayer and George Copcnhaver, her
husband Charles Henry, Sr, and Charles
Henry, Jr, H+rry Henry and Chip Henry,
the LITTER two infants under the age OF TWEEN
~ one years; defdis
The object OF the above suit il TO obtain for
the plaintiffs title to certais tract of real
tate IN Arden District, Berkeley county, pur-
chased by their deceased father VIM n My
ers IN his lite time, but for which no deed WAS
ever made, and TO have pa rtitiou Of said real
estate, II The same be suscept bic of partition,
and IL not 10 have the same sold and the pro
ceeds OF sale distributed among the parties en-
titled thereto, and IT appearing OH AFFIDAVIT
filed In this suit, that the said defendants
James Myers, Joseph Myers. nani.l " over
lander, VIM. oyerlander. Charles Overlander
LIZZIE Towers, Robert T ,wers Cha rl.s Henry,
Sr, Harry Henry and Chip Henry are nom
residents OF this state, they are hereby requir-
ed 10 appear at the said Clerks office, within
ode month from the 10 day of March, 1905, tthe
date o. the first publication hereof) snd do
what Is necessary to protect their interests in
this matter
J. Dew, GRRHARDT, clerk.
J" Is Lindsay, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
PUBLIC SALES.

CDlTAS OAI-EsO.
March 10. Monday. John w. Brath-
walt will sell at Inwood.
March is. Saturday.-Mongan will sci
2miles west of Hedgesville.
March IS. Ssturday.-Jpo. o. Lemer
]. L. Stewart and J. NJ. Woo:
special commissioners will sell the
J. b. Cunningham property.
March Is. Saturday. w. Snyder
and j. NJ. Woods as special com
missioner will sell the Ze PIP dou
bic house at court house.
Monday March 20. H. Is. Childs, will
sell valuable personal property al
his residence known as "Yellow
House" farm, near Rest, Frederick
county Va.
March 20 Monday.-L. n. Bailey will
sell at Mcdowell farm near Spring
mill
Mach 81. tuesday,. G. Tabler will
sell stock, implements and house
hold goods at his hone on the
Swan Pond road miles from Mar
tnsburg and l mile from Swar
Pond.
March y, Wedn esdsy.-Jacob Site,
willseIl thoroughbred stock at his
home 2 miles east of Falling Wat
ere.
March %. Tuesday c. f. Ridgeway
will sell valuable personal proper
ty.
March "a, Friday. F. Rush viii
sell personal property / mile east
of Marlowe.
March %. Saturday.-W. B. Thorp will
sell 2 miles east of Bunker Hill.
March 81, Monday.-Burkhart Wilson
will sell stock, implements &c. on
the Rinker farm on the road lead
ing to Burns Ford.
March %. Tussday.-Jehn w. Bearc
Will sell personal. property at the
Jacob M. Seibert home place, 2
miles North of Hainesville.
March 20. Wednesday H. and l..
r. Ambrose will sell mile east OF
Arden and 1-2 north of Tabler'.
station.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Conference.

The annual meeting OF the Balti
more Conference OF the Methodist
Episcopal church South, will begin
in the city OF Winchester on March
~. Bishop "A. w. Wilson, Baltimore
will preside.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
sNYpRR--NEwcoMER.

Miss Sarah f Newcomer, the beau
tiful young daughter. of Mr. and Mrs
B. B. Newcomer, and Mr.. John N
Snyder, were married at the Reform.
ed parsonage on Monday evening last
The fortunate young man is from Al.
verton, Penn aud is employed as .
clerk in the Prick works at that place
After reception to few friends at
the family home. the bride and groom
took the D. & o., train for tneir fu-
ture home.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10

If your home property is for sale or
rent, and you want it handled TO the
best advantage. See s. s. Felker.
One new double house on boom rents
for $500 per year. For safe cheap. See
S. s. Ecker.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Order of Publication.

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.
Atrules held In the Clerks offi,e OF the Cir
cut Court OF Berkeley county, the 0 day o:
March, 1905,
Albert Pine, Plaintiff,
VS..
James A. Butler. Laura v. Butler, NJ ,mie h.
Butler, an infant, Grace Butler, AN infant,
Harry Butler. AN infant. Elmer Butler, an
infant, Clarence Butler, AZ infant, and Rob-
ert Butler, defendants.
The object OF tho above suit IL to have par
tition OF the resl estate In the bill and proceed
ings mentioned IL susceptible Of par ition and
II not to make sale OF me and divide the
proceede among those entitled thereto, and II
appearing on affidavit filed in this suit. that
the said defendants Laura v. Butler, Mamie
b Butler, Grace Butler, Harry Butler, Elmer
Rutler. clarence Butler and Rot ert Butler are
pon-residents o. this state. they are hereby
required to appear at the said clerks office,
within one month from the 10 day OF March,
1905, 1.-THE date OF the first publication hereof,
and do what Ia necessary to protect their In
terests in this matter
L. Dew. GERHARDT, clerk.
Westenhaver. GiIkeman and Noll, Attorneys
for Plaintiff.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Order of Publication.

cult Court OF Berkeley County, the 8 day Of
March. 1905.
w. B. Lindsay, plaintiff,
Edward Brandenburg and Emma Branden-
burg, his wife, Ida V. Brandenburg, Isabella
Brandeuburg. Lawrence Brandenburg, the
latter infants under the are OF u years.
The object of the above suit Is 10 partition the
real estate mentioned and described in the
ed among the parties entitled thereto, and II
appearing on affidavit flied in this suit, that
the said defendants Ida V. Brandenburg, isa-
bella Brandenburg and Lawrence Brandon
burg are n ,n-residenis of this State. t. ey are
hereby required to appear II the said Clerk =
Once, within one month from the " day OF
March. 1905. tthe date OF tue first publication
hereby and do what Is necessary to protect
their Interests IN this matter
l.. Dew GEKit A RDT, Clerk.
" 3. Lindsay. Attorney for Plaintiff.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
John +. Creque,
W. In Chance
Sue T.. CreQue

The object OF he above suit is to obtain an
absolute divorce for piaIntiH from defendant,
anu IL appearing on afiidavit filed In TINS suit,
that the said defendan. sue sireque Is a non
resident OF this state she II hereby required
TO appear ut tire said Clerks office, within one
month from the 10 day of March, 1875, (tbe
date OF the II st publication hereofl and 90
what IL necessary 70 protect her interests In
his matter.
l.. Dew GER5ARDr. Clerk
W. w. Downey, Attorney for Painful.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-03-10
Remnant Sale.

Commencing on Friday March 10
! will offer great bargains in all kinds
OF remnant s for one week only
IT. ]. H. Hobbs. Jr.
Evening star., 1905-08-26
OFFICIAL NOTICES.

NOTICE TO MARINERS AUGUST le 1905
Notice IL hereby given that the channels through
draw of Potomac Highway Bridge viii be closed
during erection of draw span. commencing this
date, and that all vessels passing through bridge
VIII be compelled temporarily 70 pass between
piers No and No. Z. being span next draw on
Washington side OF channel Eighteen feet Of
water can be carried here at mean low tide this
minimum depth prevailing for width OF one-half
of opening on side adjacent 10 draw, the oppo-
site half shoaling rapidly to about feet depth
at pier No. 8. II is suggested that masters OF
deep draft vessels keep safely channel side Of
passage and that more than vessel ATTEMPT
TO pass through at time. r. l. HOXIE
Lieutenant Colonel. Engineers. su2l-6t