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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-03

Before the committee on salaries
Thursday afternoon. appeared gentle
men from Lincoln and Penobscot coun-
ties TO give testimony in regard to Sala-
ries paid in these counties.
l.. G. Written, former county COM
missioner. thought the county commits
sioners should be given actual cash ex-
penditures in addition ii the suggested
salary OF $1,000. County Commissioners
Bishee b. Merrill thought s14OO fiat sal
AIRY fair proposition and Representa-
tive Russell of Old Town. said in be-
half of his brother that he would be
satisfied with ii at salary of $500. Rep
resentative Weatherbee of Lincoln,
spoke in behalf of Sheriff Gilman. who
WAS kent from the hearing by illness.
said that Mr.. Gilman felt that he should
receive a salary of $500 and called at
tention to the fact that such u sum
was recommended by vote of the Pc
nobscot county delegation.
c. +. Hill of East Corinth. appeared
in opposition to the granting OF such
a sum and suggested that the commit
tee should not give too much attention
to the evidence of the witnesses when
given by the Officeholders themselves or
thir attorneys. He thought that $1,000
and house would be ample uay for the
sheriff of PenobscOt county.
Senator Gardner addressed the COM
n,ittre stating that III behalf of the
IenobScot County delegation he wished
to ask them to give to the deputy Sher-
i,;s in FenobScOt an award of 500 per
annum in addition to the remuneration
otherwise received. He explained that
many of the deputies received little or
nothing for their services.
Clarence a. Richards. register of
deeds for Lincoln county. said he
thought he should be paid $1,000 and 500
for clerk hire. John Nj. Glidden. clerk
Of courts. the same instead Of the $500
suggested by the committees report
County Attorney Hilton for whom the
committee recommends $500. wishes
$3.50 while County Commissioner w. F.
Gates asked for $500. each for the coun-
ty commissioners instead of the $3.50
recommended. :. +. Jackson, register
of probate. thought the 500 recon-
mended for his Office too small by 500
At the meeting of the committee on
legal affairs. Thursday afternoon. DIR.
A. G.. Young. secretary of the state
Board of Health, appeared on behaH 81
the bill providing for the more efficient
control of smallpox and ether epdem-
les. He said that the bill was Legacy
from the last Legislature and he dc
Not know whether the state board
would favor or approve the bill as
whole, but there was section or wv"
which he thought the State board
might allow to become law. He said
that although he hadn't talked it over
ne thought the State board would ike
10 have Sections four. five ana siN
passed. The first Of these sections pro
yid.s that towns may establish qua
rantine against any other city or town.
r.. w. Freeman, Esq. oc Portland ap-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-02-03

has made nonsense of prior decisions
of the courts. The bill was tabled for
further consideration.
Harvey u. Eaton Of Waterville ap-
peared for the bill to incorporate the
Mess:,lOnskee Electric Company He
said that he had prepared new draft
OF the hill and all differences had been
adjusted.
The bill to confirm the organization
of the Old Town Electric Company 10
change IT'S name TO the Bangor Railway
and Electric Company and 10 authorize
il to acquire the properties and fran
chisAs of the Pablo Works Company.
the Bangor. Orono & Old Town Rail-
way Company. and the Bangor. Hamp-
den & Winterport Railway Company
and ia convey certain powers upon said
F;angor Railway Company, came up
for i hearing. A. @. Blanchard of Ban
cor. representing the tax payers Of
Bangor and General Henry l.. Mitchell
If I'algor. asked for a continuance OF
the hearing for two weeks. on the
ground that the scope of the bill was
not underSt God by the tax payers of
Bangor. c. +. Woodward of Bangor.
spoke in favor of the bill and against
roStpOnement of the hearing. lie sad
that the bill had been published the
day after it was introduced in the Les
islatnre IN the Bangor Daily News and
the Bangor Commercial, and both pa
pers had favored its passage. Mr..
Woodward explained in detail what
powers the bill asked for and why
delay in the hearing would be injurious
to the Bangor Railway & Electric Com
pany. Parties stand ready to furnish
the S50O,0O0 needed to pay the COM
ranH S floating debt and every days
delay would be bad. Asked if he would
| consent To have inserted in the bill a
clause to the effect that the rights
grant shall not effect suits or actions
now pending against any of the corpor-
atoms named, Mr.. Woodward SAID he
would cheerfully. This was done at
once and IN the new draft the commit
| tee voted Ought to pass
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

STATE OF MARYLAND,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.


WHEREAS numerous applications have
been made to me by banking and other
financial and business institutions and
many citizens Of this State 10 proclaim
Saturday. March fourth proxinlo. legal
holiday, in view of the fact that the lnau-
guration Of the President Of the United
States occurs this year on Saturday. and
as in Baltimore city and in many other
parts Of the State each and every Saiur-
day in the year is now. by statute. le-
gal half-holiday.
Now THEREFORE. |. Edwin Warheld,
Governor Of the State OF Maryland, I'M
der and by virtue of the power and au-
thori:y vested in me BY Section 9
Of Article Is. of the Code Of Public Cen
eral Laws Of Maryland. do hereby declare
and proclaim S.ATURDAY. T H Z
FOURTH DAY OF MARCH. nine
teen hundred and FIVE, Legal Holiday
throughout the State Of Maryland
- In testimony whereof
THE GREAT have hereunto set my
SEAL OF hand and caused the
MARYLAND. Great Seal OF the State
.-J of Maryland to be
hereto affixed at the City Of Annapo is
this twenty eighth day of February, nine
teen hundred and five.
EDWIN WAKEFIELD.
BY His Excsllency, the Governor.
OSWALD TILGHMAN,
Secretary of State
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Greatest Bargain Ever Offered
in PASSPORT Property.

Seven-Room HOUSE with a sum
mer Kitchen. Stable. Courthouse and
Carriage-house. Chicken-house II feet
wide Dy 10 feet long, with brooder in
It. Twenty-four Building LOTS 4oxI5o
and six Lots attached to the house.
Cheap for cash, as the man who wants
to sell is going away. Property all new.
One SIX-ROOM COTTAGE on First
Street for sale. Lot 100 feet front by
100 feet deep. Cheap.
Lot of beautiful lots, SO feet front by 233
feet deep. for sixty dollars. Plenty OF
other lots ranging from sixty dollars up
to FIVE hundred.
One HOUSE on Sixth Street, 10 feet
front az feet deep. Cash price $500.
One on Adams Street. One on Chesa-
peake Avenue. One on Fourth Street.
Apply to A. X. YOUNG'S Store.
Eastport. Md.
Isl St. and Bay Ridge Avenue. nI2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given, That thesubscriber, OF
Anne Arundel county, has obtained from the
0rphaus' Court OF Anne Arundel county, IN
Maryland, letters TestsmentaTy on the per
sonai estate of WILLIAM BISHOP, late
Of Anne Arundel county, deceased All per
sons having claims against the said deceased,
are hereby warned 20 exhibit me same, Win
before the
18th DAY OF APRIL. 1905.
They may otherwise, BY law, be excluded
fr.1n an benefit of the said estate All persons
indebted 10 said estate are requested 10 make
immediate payment
Given under my hand this 18th dag Of
October. 1904.
ANNIE 4. BISHOP.
kxecutrix.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Western Maryland Railroad
TAKING REJECT DECEMBER 10, 1904.
TrainsIsaVe Hillen station az follows;


DAILY.
40 A M.-Fast Mail. Main Line. Hagerstogn
WayneGDoro, N. ~ w. Ky. and the South and
ex. sunday P..V. X. r.. Hancock, Chambers
burg, 4artineDurg and Winchester.
1.15 =. 4--AccOm. for Union Bridge
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY,
7.16 A. U.-York, b. and IA. Div; and mail
Line east Of kmory Grove, Carlisle and q. .
s.15A- M.-Main Line, Hagerstown shippensburg,
frederiek, kmmlttsbuEg and n. q W. X. r..
lv.ls a. As-For Union Bridge, YORK, Gettysburg.
215 =. Macon. for Emory Grove.
s.6 Z. A--Accom. for km0Ty Grove B. q h.
DIV, also York.
4-10 +. M.--Accom. for Union Bridge.
900 +. M.--kxp. for Westminster. Union Bridge
and thence Accom- 70 Hagerstown; and Han
cock. also Frederick, Emuitts5urg and Ship
peneburg. lParior Carr
800 P. M.-Express for York, Hanover and
Gettysburg. lfarlor Carr
6.00F. Macon. for Emory Grove.
GID Z. A-Accom. for Union Bridge.
$40 +. As-Accom- for Rmory Grove.
SUNDAYS ONLY.
9.S0 A. A.-Acc0m. for Union Bridge and Hano
2a0 r. M.--AccOm for Union Bridge.
4.30 7. M.-AccommOdatfon for Emory Grove.
sDone not stop Penna Avenue Station.
Tickets and baggage once, AlbauRhs Cor
Charles and Lexington Streets.
B. 4. oRInW0LDs g. 7. n.
,, NJ HOWELL g. r a
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Notice to Creditors.

NJoTlCR Is HEREBY GIVEN, that the sub
~ scriber, OF Anne Arundel County, has oo-
Arundel county. in Maryland, letters OF ADJ
ministration on the personal estate OF ELIZA
BETH r. RUSH, late of Ammo Arundel
County, deceased. All persons having claims
AGAINST the deceased. are hereby warned 90
exhibit the same. with the vouchers. there.
Of. 70 the subscriber. on or before the
9TH DAY OF MARCH. 1908.
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from ali benefits of the said estate. All per
cons Indebted to said estate are requested 60
make immediate payment.
Olsen under my hand this 9TH day oi
October, 1904
JOSEPH W. VALIANT.
Administrator.
S3s \. Charles Streel. baltimore. o46w
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is HRkEBY GIVEN. That tn,
N subscriber, OF Anne Arundel county, nas
obtained from the Orphans Court OF anne
administrtiaon on the personal estate OF
FREDERICK WILLING, late OF Anne, Anne
Arundel county, deceased All persons nAYlns
n e1 hibit She same, with the vouchers thereof,
20 the subscriber. on or before the
a1st DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1905.
they may otherwise. by law. be excluded
from all benefit OF the said estate All persons
Indebted to said estate are requested 70 MAKE
immediate payment.
Given under my hand this sOih day o. August.
isos' MARY A. WILLING,
Administrative.
Krie Pennsylvania. Az
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE ~ aRREBY GIyEn,. That the Sub
IN scriber. Of Anne Arundel county, aeo0taineu
rom me Orphans Court OF Anne Arundel county
IN MARYLAND, Letters OF Administration on the
personal estate OF
MARY II. CASHIER.
800. having claims against the deceased are here
~ warned 70 exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof 10 the subscriber. on or before the Isl
AN al Antil. 1905. They may otherwise, by
Law he .xcluded from all benefit Of the said estate
All persons indebted 70 said estate are requested
10 make Immediate payment.
Given nnder my hand this 9th day OF Sep
tember i90I.
MOREAU ". easier,
ANSETrs hUk rUN.
Administrators.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given, that the subscriber. o.
Anne arundel county, has obtained from the
nrnhals, Court OF Anne Arundel county, n
Maryland, Letters Parliamentary on the persona
estate OF CLAYTON n, HlCkOX. late OF Amt
Claims AGAINST the deceased, are hereby warned
10 Exhibit the same with the vouchers thereof,
10 the subscriber. on or before the
FIRST DAY OF AUGUST, 1905,
They may otherwise, by law, be excluded
from all benefit of the said estate. All persons
Immediate payment
Given under my hand this sIst day OF Jan
DR.. F. CARL FELIX,
ais snnerinr Ruildine. Cleveland. Ohio
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

In New York they are discussing
the propriety of a man wearing dress
suit on Sl5 per week salary. That's
nothing, some young men in Annapo-
lis wear dress suits ON half that salary.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Emperor William will allow his
army officers to drink his health in
water. one can easily imagine how
the touching delight of the officers
aforesaid over this permission will be
enough TO make strong men weep.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

A man in Wheeling. W. Va, so
years old, believing with DR.. osler
that the world had no further use for
his presence on this mundane sphere,
ended his career. The Osler suicides
are counting up. Next. please.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

A new automatic telegraph instru-
ment transmits 1000 letters a minute.
Isn't that nice. Now we shall be
able to get the verbatim account of g
woman's club meeting.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

New Jersey will not be represented
officially at the inauguration. She
got ON her ear because the Senate was
not consulted in the preliminary ar
engagements.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

The New York Sun mas headline
''Do Suckers Bite. Sure. they bite
every day in the week around here,
and you don't have to go fishing.
either.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Wouldn't be bad idea for the Tax
payers Association TO endorse the best
grocer and the best meat dealer in
town and have these alone Iatronized.
Don't stop at newspapers. gentlemen.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Captain Brownson has made good
superintendent of the Naval Acad-
envy. His administration throughout
has been characterized by the best
discipline. and to him is due the ces-
sation of the hazing practice. When
he leaves the Academy for other SER
vice he will take with him the best
wishes of the officers aud midshipmen
and also the citizens of Annapolis.
by whom be is he'll in high esteem.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
r OR S ALE 4
Valuable Lots
AT EASTPORT.

As attorney for the owner, offer for
sale Ten Lots. each fronting twenty feet
on Third Street and having a depth OF
one hundred and sixty feet. Price,
$3.50 These lots are desirably situated.
and a rare opportunity IS afforded TO
secure a valuable site in the village OF
Passport for a very reasonable price.
For terms and particulars apply to
JAMES NJ. MUNROE.
oI3tf Attorney for the Owner.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Everyday now is becoming legal
holiday If this doesn't soon let mp
there will be NO working days at all
for banks, state and municipal offices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Dithyram, Dick. of the Hagerstown
Mail. says: 1.-The ice has been stored
away. the mint is anxious to sprout
anew, and the other ingredients are
awaiting the attention of the nj. NJ
J. Association. Now. honestly.
aren't we all glad. We were just
thinking what it was the governors Of
the two Carolinas said TO each other.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Anxious Inquirer-The date of the
debut of the Taxpayers weekly has
not yet been made public. For desired
information ask the gentleman of the
Third district.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Two society girls in Boston have
lost their jewels valued at $4,000.
Gan il be possible they have taken to
the theatrical way of advertising
themselves
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

"when will the present high price
OF eggs cease 20 asks subscriber.
When people cease buying them at
such fabulous price.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Looks like an Employment Bureau
has been opened at Hotel Maryland.
Hold tight TO Your help if you have
any
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Three hundred and sixty-one chill
dren in the Baltimore public schools
have vermin. Ugh
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
VIA ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION
Daily Rxesn, S,,.,

an an m pm d m Ssdals
I've Annaplis-7 10 4S, IL 46, 4 81, 5 s5IsS@ pa
Al. wash $50, $50. la4S,5@,sntan Us
Al. BALTIC :-ssa 1910, 1850. 4Se5ol io,o4.le
amam las
Lve- BALTIC. IS ", ", ~ Is, 5 %. 50tSa@9 u
w sA u
I've. Wash. -sOO, 5 sS,laOO, 44s,sWIsa,n Y
Ar. Annapolis ~ 10 90, / 20. 6O,7o5 m >, 100
u
Trains leave Camden snd Mt. Royal Stati,,s u,
umore. Note additional service = Oa'-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

While all this skin grating is going
on won't some kind lady give an arm
or two to the Venus de Milo
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Suppose chloroform nauseates us
won hemlock or some other old thing
do Socrates set the precedent.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
Notice to Creditors.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, That she sub.
from the Orphans' Court of Anne Arundel G 'un-
~. IN MARYLAND, Letters Testamehtary on the
PERSONAL estate of EDW ARD POWERS. late
ri Anne arundel county, deceased. All
nsrsons having claims against the deceased, are
nereoy warned TO exhibit the same, with the
vouchers thereof 20 the subscriber on or before
THE 2Srd DAY or MARCH. 1905.
they may otherwise. by law, be excluded
ero,,, XII henefit Of the said estate. All persona
inaehted to said estate are requested to make i'm
mediate payment.
Given under our hands this 2Oth day OF sep
ANN ELLEN POWERS,
NICHOLAS Ii. GkEEN.
Executora
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

There must be an egg Trust hidden
away somewhere in the hennery.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

II DR. Osler said anything about
men over go he's glad of. he's sorry
for It,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
uAt For Sale itAi
The Valuable Property Owned
by Mrs. julia Clason, in
the City of Annapolis.

The THREE-SToRY BRIG X
DWELLING, corner of Green and Duke
of Gloucester street, now occupied by
the Judges Of the Court Of Appeals. Also
the THREE-STORY FRAME DWELL
ING adjoining on the same lot. Now
occupied by ]. Guy Thompson, Esq !.
as a residence. These houses have all
modern improvements and will be sold
on reasonable terms. For further in
formation apply to
GRAFTON ID. RIDOUT,
Agent for Owner.
200 Main Street. Annapolis. Md. nI2m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
g6s WUTU AL
Fire Insurance Company
OrAnne Arundel Co. md.
Insures City and County Proper
ty at Reasonable Rates.

Df,eefo,5 Samuel Jones. John dep.
Donw, George c. Barton. Henry B.
Myers. John B. Flood. William F.
Childs. Louis Baer, William 4. Field
meyer. George r. Melvin. Thomas j.
Linthicum. IT.. Harry L. Brewer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

SAMUEL JONES. Reyia<af.
WILLIAM F. CHILDS. Hire-f 1SsiasEf,
JOSEPH X. PENNELL. See y AMI 7yras.
RIDGELY p. MELVIN. AfzOyney.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Have drink of the DIR. Osler cock
tail No chloroform in it,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Wonder if the hen knows how dear
her fruit is. anyhow
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
MOONS PHASES.

Nobody is sorry the last winter
month is gone.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03

Sof Annapoils, nj. Royal station, t1.5U - "a
A. n, f4.o0 aud 1855 4. AZ. Camden station tSaG
ana 's.OO a. a., tla.uo noon, 900, 5.S5. bGJ ana
lulu. A.. AZ. Wv "uN
Frederick, MI Royal station, s4s, g.4s A n
camden station, l.5l, w, Y.I5 anu 1000 A A
1 70. 500 and 5.sU 4. Al. a.
winchester. AT. hoJal Station, 7.lO A. N
and S.4S r. N. Camden station, 7.aOA A 49,
ana 500 A. M. - NV
naserstown, Mt Royal Station, S.l5 A. n
Camaen Station, y.U0 a. nj. S.5u, 400 A. NJ
For hlllcott City and SIT. AIRY, t7.8, klI5
NJ, Ills. 1880, so.2O. +6.3O. sIl.45 h. Al
For Curtis Bay, to.so A. IA
For Lnray Mt. Royal station, ASP. Al Gam
den station t3.0OP al >1"l
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
ROYAL BLUR LINE FOR NEW YORk AM
PHILADELPHIA

Eastward. Ly. Camden. Nv. Mt Roya
Sieeper..... ...... %3.51 A. "A. 1865 A M
farlor and Diner "7.b5 "A. N. A 800 .M'C
Bunet tariol ex...... 1900 A. Al. 1864 A. Al
PariOr, Diner Gun. $500 A. al. 1857 A. Al q
farlor, Diner ex. =. fl1.50 A. NJ. til5iA.M
aalloLs Inner ...... ~l.oo +. Al. "l53 T. NJ
"h0yai Limited,' Exclusive pullman Train Bnt
tet smoker, farior, Observation and Dining
Cars-.-..... T.. M. b Fy52P A
Coaches, fhila. ex. taos T.. Al. t5WP Al
Parlor, Diner...... 800 +. A. *6.O5 4. Nj. q
Coaches TO fhiia.. sy.O0 Y. Al. sy.O5 a. Al. 4
Sieepers........... $I2.3y A. Al. sI2.44 A. Al q
Local Sleepers for New York ready for ocrn
pancl IN Mt. Royal station at ~ L. al.
A, for Atlantic City weekdays, b. for Atlantic
Clty oally. All trains stop ~ Wilmington "C'
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-03-03
.G1At Houses and Lois For Sale. tai

or3tf
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-09-27

Lon c. Hill came down from
Harlingen this morning and re-
ports everything flourishing in
that section.
Capt. T. ]. Tindall, of Sarita,
who is spending a few days here,
the guest of Postmaster Sharpe,
was a passenger for Point Isabel
yesterday afternoon.
S. p. Silver, manager OF he
Yoakum syndicate, and Fle;ch,r
B. Davis, consulting engine r,
were in the city today, returning
on the / o'clock train.
Among those recently going off
to school were Sam Bell and his
sister Miss Florence, who have
gone to Austin to enter the State
University. Sam attended this well
known institution last year, but
this is the young lady's first term.
Henry Bell, the youngest child Of
DR.. Bell, is attending private school
al Harrington. DIR. Bell says be is
now an orphan, all the children,
except Con Bell, being away at
school. Sam Bell has been elected
a member of the Phi Chi society,
an organization which every uni
versity has, and each society is
restricted to twelve members. The
young man is TO be congratulated
upon becoming a member, ard is
well worthy of the honor, else it
would not have been bestowed.
THE HERALD wishes the young
people a pleasant and profitable
term at the University.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-09-27
PERSONALS.

Arthur Lightbourn was among
the visitors to Point Isabel yester-
day afternoon.
IT. and Mrs. II. G. Leckie. OF
Fort Brown, are the proud parents
OF a lovely boy.
Joe Nivier. who with his family
has been summering az the Point,
Is a visitor 10 Brownsville today.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-09-27

The board of view composed of
DR.. Bell. Jno. ID. Hill and ]. w.
Davis, with L. B. Gore as>consult-
ing engineer, who have been work
ing OH the drainage district, re-
TURNED yesterday afternoon from
a several DAYS prosecution of the
work. The preliminary work has
about been completed, but there is
much work vet to be done, such as
running levels, etc. A part of the
board will be engaged the next few
days in getting the exact acreage
in the proposed district. the valua-
ton of same, and much other data
which must be included in their
report. The proposed district will
comprise quite an area, and just
how much OF il is susceptible OF
drainage will have 10 be determined
by survey. There is a great deal
of work included in the duties Of
the board. which the average per
son knows nothing Of, and the
work must of necessity be slow,
and absolutely correct.