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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-08
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-08
Fine Oriental Rugs

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-08
An Exceptional Offering.

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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-22
UTEsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.
Schedule taking effect June IS. 1905.
Leave Hillen Station as follows:
DAILY

Schedule taking effect June IS. 1905.
Leave Hillen Station as follows:
DAILY.
40 A. M.-Fast Mail, Main Line, Hagerstown,
nav. r. R., and the South and ex. Sunday p.
V.R. r.. Chambersburg, Martinsburg, Win
chester and points on Chesapeake and West
9.I5A A. M.-Pen-Mar Express.
1000 p. Macon. for Union Bridge.
DAILY, EXCEPT SUNDAY.
TOA.M.-York and B. & H. Div. and Main line
east of Emory Grove, Carlisle and g. & H. r. X.
500 A. M.-Main Line Hagerstown. Hancock,
shiPpepsburg, Frederick; Emmitsburg and N.
1913 A. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge, York and
LOO 2. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove.
2.25 p. M.-Accom. for Emory Grove:
t325 p. M.-Blue Mountain Express (Parlor Carr
also, Frederick and Hancock.
$50 P. M.-ExpIess for YORK and B. Il H. Div.
t42O p. M.-Fast York Express; also Glyndon
and Spring Grove; Co. ,r,on pr,aoo
1890 p. M.-Express Main Line points, Hagera-
town, Frederick, Emmittsburg and Shippens-
as p. M.-Accom. for Alesia.
Sis p. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
SATURDAYS ONLY.
tl.55 P. M.-Blue Ridge Limited. Fast Express
for Thurmont, Mountain Points and Hagers-
SUNDAYS ONLY.
ESQ A. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge and Hano-
$40 P. M.-Accom. for Union Bridge.
40 p. Macon. for Alesia.
Ticket and Baggage Offices, N. 3. Cor. Charles
aud Lexington streets.
Trains stop at Union, Pennsylvania avenue,
Fulton. Walbrook North avenuel Stations.
tDoes not stop Penna. Ave: Statlon;
GENT Traffic Mgr. Gen'l Pass. Agt.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-22

The latest and most elaborate determination
of the difference in longitude between the great
observatories at Greenwich and Paris has just
been completed by two French astronomers.
The result is 0 minutes 20.974 seconds, which is
only the thrtieth of a secondfn time more than
the best independent English determination.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-22

FOr AnnapoIls, MT: Loyal 5tatlOn. T7.5U and
1900 900 A. M. t12.O5 noon. AGO. s5.85. 800 and
S11.10 p. M.
Frederick, Mt. Royal Station, Ss.45, t9.lS A. NJ.
f1.25, 1850 and s5.20 P. NJ.
winchester, Mt. Royal Station, ITO A. NJ, t24S
Pm. Camden Station, +1;SC q: M, taQo' ts60 A.
1850 P. N. Camden Station, 1900 A. NJ, 1850,
400 p. M.
Ellicott City and Mt. Airy, Camden Station.
t7S5, S9.15 A. NJ, t1.25, 1850 $50, $780, al 40
Curtis Bay, Camden Station. f028 A. NJ
Luray, MI Royal Station. t2.43 P. M. Camden
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-22

Heating together and mixing thoroughly IS
parts of coal-tar oil and parts of asphalt from
coal-tar is recommended by a German authority
for a reliable liquid to preserve wood from mold
and dry rot. It gives fine brown color and is
waterproof.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-22

Insect Heat@Twin Earthquakes-C arbo-
lineurn- Sounding by Sound-Ero-
sion In Britain-Lubrlcation for Ships
The New Life-Preserver Stumng- MINI
icry That Does Not Tmitate-Geui NOT
Waneed-A Longitude Standard Set
tied. etc.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-22
AND SELL REAL ESTATE
NDWARD j. HERMANN,
-AUCTIO NEER-
Rossv1LLn P. O., BALro. County, MD

ROsSvILLE P. o., BALTIC. COUNTY, Md.
Prompt attention given to Sales of Real Es-
tate and Personal Property.
Mr.. CHARLES BROCKMEYER. of Fuller
ton, Baltimore county, who Is an experienced
accountant, will act as my Clerk.
Persons intending to make Public Sale VIII ad-
dress either myself or Mr.. Brockmeyer for terms
&c. G. and P. Phone IA Us. FEB. N-tf
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1905-07-22
TvREsPAss NOTICES FOR SALE.

NOTICE TO TREsPASSERS printed on mus
lin at $100 per dozen and 80 cts. per half dozen
at the Office of "THE UNION.n
Oct. 27.-tf. Towson, Nd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
GIRL WHO WAS HURT SUES
FOR $4,000 DAMAGES

Margaret \. Elliott has by her father.
Henry Elliott. brought suit against
I,enzen & Rueckert 10 recover 5000 for
personal injuries. She was on Nov. So
1904. at work at staying machine in the
DEFENDANTS MISUNDERSTANDING establish
ment. and owing to the the absence of, or
the poor condition OF a safety gauge on
the machine drop fell on her foreflnger
and injured that member 80 badly that
amputation was necessary
Negligence on the part OF the de-
PENDANTS Is alleged. I'm failing TO inspect
the machine In neglectng to make re-
pairs after their attention had been called
TO defects and in failing TO notify the
plaintiff, who is young girl. OF the
dangers incidental to operating the ma
chine.
Barney & Lee are counsel for the plain
tiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
WR0NGFULLY IMPRISONED
LUCAS WILL Be REC0MPENSED

Buffalo. n. Y. Jan. 11.--Addison Lucas
has just been released from Lockpors
Jail, where he has been confined since last
July under an indictment charging grand
larceny i'm the second degree. in abstract
ing money from envelopes OF an express
company. with which he was employed.
After his arrest the thefts continued
and further investigation led to the ar
rest OF another man. who Is said to have
confessed, also admitting taking the
money which Lucas was accused Of steal
Ing The officers of the company say
they will right the wrong done Lucas by
giving him better position.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11

CAUSE OF
AWFUL DEED

Chicago, H.. Jan. 11-With a pistol and
razor, John Miller. cook. killed HIS wife
and infant daughter. Annie, today. fatally
wounded another daughter, Martha, two
and half years. and then after shooting
himself in the breast cut his own throat.
Jealousy is believed by the police to
have been the cause OF the quadruple
tragedy
The Miller family victims were found IN
their home by the police. and were hur-
rled TO the hospital Mrs Miller died on
the way. Her youngest child was dead
before removed by the police. The older
child died soon after arriving at the hos
pital. Miller will probably die.
In hurrying the victims from the house
Police Sergeant William Sauer slipped on
the Icy sidewalk and broke his left leg
He was taken to hospital I'm the same
ambulance that carried Miller.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11

The house OF representatives was called
TO order at 11:4o by Speaker J. +. Burlin-
game and after ron call the record OF the
approved.
The speaker announced that William w.
Blodgett OF Pawtucket was appointed as
a page. Mr.. Fitzgerald OF Pawtucket in
troduced bill for an act in amendment
OF chapter 44T OF the General Laws, incor-
porating tho city OF Pawtucket, which
provides for the election of tax assessors
by the people.
The speaker referred il to the commit
tee on judiciary.
The saIO. member presented A bill for
an act In amendment OF chapter 1904 of
the General Laws relating 10 the hours
OF labor for street railway employees.
1t was referred TO the committee on
special legislation.
Mr. Rathbun OF West Greenwich pre-
scnted bill for an act I'm amendment OF
the ace Incorporating the Narragansett
Brewing company, increasing the capital
stock from $4,000 to a million dollars. 1t
was referred 20 the committee on corpora
tions
From the senate was communicated the
announcement thatdt had accepted the in
vitation TO meet with the house In grand
committee at noon for the election OF GER
tain officers.
From the senate also came resolution
providing for the appointment OF a joint
specisl committee to investigate the need
OF the establishment OF a home for feeble
minded children. Deputy Speaker Dennis
said the state was now spending $931o In
caring for about 20 OF them. He asked that
the resolution be adopted and 1t was so
voted.
The report OF the state board OF phar-
macy was received from the senate and
referred TO the committee on public insti-
tutions.
The senate was then announced.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11

Pclerk Of the common pleas division Of the
supreme court for Bristol county Henry
Nj. Thompson OF Bristol and he was
elected unanimously.
Senator Stoddard nominated Darius
Baker OF Newport Judge for the first
judicial district (Newport county, and
George III. Kelley OF Newport clerk, and
they were elected
Charles III. Koehne was placed in nomi-
nation for Judge by Mr.. Clarke OF New
port for the Democrats.
Senator Robinson nominated Nathan r.
Lewis OF South Kingston for Judge i'm the
second judicial district comprising South
Kingston North Kingston. Exeter and
NarragansetD and Thomas ]. Pierce, as
sistant justice.
THE WESTERLY CONTEST.
For the third judicial district. oompris-
ing Westerly, Hopkinton, Charlestown
aud Richmond John w. Sweeney OF
Westerly was renominated as Judge and
William Hoxsey OF Westerly as assistant.
Senator Arnold presented the nomination
OF Oliver II. Williams as the candidate
of the regular caucus OF the Republican
members.
Mr.. Crafts of Westerly i'm seconding the
nomination told of the pleasure he felt
i'm seconding the name OF this man who
had worked up from poverty 10 be a
lawyer. He worked on the Consolidated
railroad and after he had acquired a
family, by strenuous self denial he studied
law and was admitted TO the bar
He spoke of his excellent record as
probate judge. of his work for the Re-
publican party at the last election and he
unhesitatingly attributed the chief credit
for tho election OF Gov Utter for
Westerly's 300 majority had mighty
weight. he said
At considerable length Mr.. Crafts en-
larged upon the qualifications OF Mr. Will
liams, whom he reiterated was the regu-
larly chosen candidate. the representa-
tive OF law and order against revolt
Senator Metcalf OF Richmond nominated
the present incumbent. John w. Sweeney
and Representative Lanphear seconded
the motion.
BY the direction OF the Democratic
caucus Mr.. Carpenter of North Smithfield
named Frank L. Hanley as a candidate
for the judgeship.
oliver II. Williams was elected. receiv-
ing 80 votes, Sweeney 81 and Hanley H.
Continued on page Two)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
FOUR men
INSTANTLY
KILLED

Houghtcn. Mich, Jan. l1.-Four men
have been instantly killed and two others
injured in a shaft which is being sunk at
Rockland by the Victoria Mining COM
pany, for hydraulic power plant. The
dead are William Penrose, two Austria
lians and one Fnlander, names not
known.
The accident was due 10 the breaking OF
cable while six men were coming TO the
surface IN n skip at the noon hour.
Two skips are used In the shaft The
men gave the signal TO hoist their skip.
but the one at the top had frozen fast
and did not start to descend until the one
I'm which the men were riding had as
cended about 80 feet. This caused a slack
I'm the cable and the skip pitched down
ward, striking the upcoming skip.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
IN GRAND COMMITTEE.

The members OF the senate took seats
upon the floor OF the house and after
ouprdm OF both branches was found TO be
present the invitation for the grand COM
mittee was read by Reading clerk DaVld
j. White Cf the senate.
Governor Utter who was presiding an
nounced that the first business before the
rrand committee was the election or an
Inspector Of beef and pork.
Senator White OF North Smithheld
nominated as Inspector OF beef and pork
Benjamin +. Moulton OF Providence. Mr..
Fitzgerald nominated John l.. Moroney OF
North Smithfeld. saying he thought Mr..
white should have nominated one Of his
constituents because Of the work last
election, There was an interchange OF
courtesies between the nominators and
t was found Mr.. Moulton was elected by
65 TO %.
For inspector OF lime Henry A. Carpen-
ter OF Providence was elected by Senator
White of North Smithheld. He was
unanimously elected
As Inspector OF cables Frank 7. Pearce
Of Providence was unanimously elected
on motion of Senator White.
MR. FITZGERALD HAD A CANDIDATE
AS inspector of scythe stones Charles
y. Mcguire Of Providence was named by
Senator White.
Mr.. Fitzgerald In opposition named
Edward G.. Penniman OF Providence after
warm speech I'm which he protested
agtainst the evident intent OF the former
inspector 10 dictate who should be his
successor ut Is an insult TO represen-
tatives OF FREQ people" he said IL
was good fun and everyone enjoyed n.
Tai Dodge, suffering badly from en-
ba rra ssment. rose and nominated Capt
Walter r Hazard OF Warren the banner
u L..
spector IL was his maiden speech. but
he delivered II with credit
Mr. Fitzgerald rose and said that IN
considera tion OF certain passes promised
him on the line no would second the
nomination. Il am In honor bound to
vote for the man I nominated. though"
said Mr. Fitzgerald
Mr. Crowell ~ jamestown. "hy re-
quest" nominated Fred r. Horton Of
Providence and the fight was on.
There were 5S votes for Mcguire. 2s
for Penniman II for Hazard and I for
Horton. Mr.. Mcguire was elected.
Judge Palmer OF Cranston nominated
as clerk OF the common pleas division,
Providence county. Walter s. Reynolds
OF Glocester. aud when the nominal ton
was seconded by Mr.. Murphy OF Central
Falls Mr.. Reynolds was unanimously
elected.
NOMINATED BY SPEAKER
Speaker Burlingame or Warwick noml-
mated for clerk OF the common pleas d.
vision Of the supreme court, Kent county.
HtSiry a. Thomas OF East Greenwich. and
he was elected without opposition.
Senator Stoddard nominated al clerk OF
the appellas division OF the supreme
court OF Newport Charles T.. Harvey who
was elected without opposition.
Senator Robinson presented the nomina-
tion as clerk of the appellate division OF
the supreme court for South kingstown
w. Herbert Caswell Of Narragansett
pier. and he was elected.
Senator Robinson nominated for clerk
OF the common pleas division of tho SUI
preme court in Washington county w
Herbert Caswell OF Narragansett. and he
was elected
Senator shepard OF Bristol named for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
SUING CONSOLIDATED
RAILROAD FOR $4,000 DAMAGE

Annie Donnelly has brought suit against
the New York, New Haven g. Hartford
jurics received by going over the Broad
street, Pawtucket, crossing OF the railroad
company on July 81. 1904. Plaintiff de-
clares that the planking at the crossing
was decayed. rotten, warped, cracked
and broken and there was an opening in
which her foot caught.
She was thrown 10 the ground, her an
kle badly hurt and she sustained injuries
10 her spine. ribs and legs that have seri-
ously interfered with her ability To do
profitable work. James f. Murphy is her
attorney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
train RUNS
DOWN A
HOSE CART

Philadelphia. Pa, Jan. 11.--While pro-
ceedng 10 a fire i'm the northeastern sec
ton Of the city today. hose cart was
struck by a train at the Trenton avenue
crossing Of the Pennsylvania railroad and
William Robinson, a fireman, was fatally
injured
Thomas Thompson, another fireman.
was badly injured. and several other
members OF the crew were cut and
bruised.
The fire. which was I'm Textile Hall,
over the Kensington theatre, caused a
loss OF about $50, 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
NO DECISION
ON BALLOT
COMPLAINT

The case OF Louis c. Saunders Of Paw
tucket on a charge OF violating the cleo
tion laws by allowing to be deposited in
the ballot box on November ballots not
bearing the official endorsement OF the
secretary Of state came up in the district
court In that city before Judge Tuck to-
day.
Col. r. w. Tillinghast appeared for the
defendant and James A williams, the
complainant conducted his own case. The
case was finally held for advisement for
one week. In order 10 give the complain
ant time ~ file authority for a precedent
case. The defense admitted that two
specious ballots were found in the ballot
box, but IL was claimed that they were
not seen TO be put into the box by the de-
fendant. The defendant stated that he left
the room twice during the day.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
AGREED To RETURN WITHOUT
REQUISITI0N PAPERS

Bellows Falls. VT. Jan. u.-state De-
tective Peleg Murray OF Worcester,
Mass, and Deputy Sheriff Daniel IA.
Rice OF Barre. Mass. left here this fore
noon for Athoi with Herbert Taylor. 9TH
srwise known as George Davis and Bert
Needham who IL wanted in Petersham
Mass. on charges of larceny and OF as
saultng Mrs. r. O. Ward.
Taylor was arrested in a lumber camp
near here yesterday by Deputy Rioe and
Chief OF Police Thompson of Bellows
Falls.
The young man agreed to return 20
Massachusetts, without extradition pa.
pers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
HEARD BY APPELLATE COURT
ON DEFENDANTS EXCEPTIONS

The case OF Robert H. Barlow against
John Terney was before the appellate
division Of tho superior court today In
defendants exceptions = the action OF
tho common pleas division I'm overruling
defendants motion in arrest OF judgment
This was an action OF trespass and de
cision was for the plaintiff and he was
awarded damages for injuries resulting
from the bite OF a dog.
Defendant thereupon claimed that there
was q variance between the writ and
declaration as the former was trespa So
and the lstter was In case. and moved in
arrest bv Judgment
Plaintiff claims the decision overruling
tho motion I'm arrest Of judgment was
proper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
FIRE IN CAMDEN, n. J., CAUSES
LOSS ESTIMATED AT $175,00O

Camden. n. j.. Jan. 1l.-One OF the
largest buildings OF the plant Of Farr and
Bailey, manufacturers OF oilcloth and
linoleums. which occupies an entire block
in the southern section or this city, was
burned today, involving loss estimated
a tl75Oo
The building was used for storing oil
cloth and linoleum. The FIRE is supposed
10 have been caused by spontaneous com
hnstion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
TOOK ON 1000 TONS Of COAL.

Port Said. Egypt. Jan. 11-Resr Admiral
Botrovsky's division OF the second Rus
sian Pacific squadron entered the canal
at noon. Its destination Is uncertain. but
Il Is probably Madagascar by way OF Jibu-
til, French Somaliland. The warships
were only permitted 10 ship a thousand
tons Of coal among the seven ships taking
on board provisions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
SUIT ON JUDGMENT.

Louis r. E Crepeau has brought suit
against Rozinc Paris OF Central Falls 20
recover on Judgment FOR s3g6 g obtained
Nov q, 1895 in the superior court at Ar
thabaska =. O. Canada. j y. Butman
Is attorney for the plaintiff
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11

The cause Of the explosion is not known.
The train carried the express cars only.
Aside from the engine, which was COM
pletely demolished. none OF the equip
meut was damaged.
Traffic was blocked for four hours fol-
lowing the accident.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
IN BUSINESS MEN TO ORGANIZE.

New York. Jan. 1i.--An active movement
Is being organized here looking 10 tho
forma ton Of = business mems association,
including in It's membership retail mer-
chants representing every branch OF trade
in New York and Brooklyn.
Tho stated purpose of the association
is TO take up and eradicate various trade
evils" through legislation or otherwise.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11

The dead are:
Frederick Keller engineer Gallon, o.
Fireman Halflck, Gallon, o.
The injured: Joseph Newman. b2S
Haper street Elmira, n. Y; viii probably
die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
GOVERNORS FORCES IN CONTROL.

Madison. wis. Jan. 1i.--At the assembly
and senate caucuses the followers OF Gov,
Robert NJ 1Afollctte have succeeded i'm
controlling the situation. Tho assembly
was in his favor by a large majority and
I'm tho senate three doubtful senators were
persuaded ~ vote with the governors 8
Supporters for the officers OF the senate
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11

Today the general assembly settled the fights for judicial Offices
and for which have the pass lively
whenever the representatives together during
week and half, for in grand committee Oliver H. Williams of
Westerly elected succeed Judge Sweeney receiving
to the latters 81.
There hot fight for inspector of cythe which
won by Charles Mcguire after hard battle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
SUIT ON A CONTRACT.

Walter w Briggs has sued George II.
Haswell to recover 500. The controversy
Is over tho contract for the building OF a
house W. n. Mcsoleypis attorney FOR the
plsintlr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
MINERS STRIKE SPREADS.

Cologne. Germany, Jan. 1.-THE strike
of coal miners has spread. Part or all
OF the miners in II additional mines did
not 30 10 work this morning. The number
idle Is about 5000. or one-eighth OF the
total Divisions exist among the miners.
minorities disapproving or strike and
refusing 90 quit work so that the pro-
prietors OF some OF the striking mines
continue to work them on part time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING IN rns
NEWS.

lc.' per word irst insertion: nc repeat.
lwk. &c. per word: 2wks &c. per word:
swks. &c. per word: limo. sc per word
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
TWO KILLED WHEN
A BOILER REXPL0DES.

Cleveland Ohio. JAN 1.-THE boiler of locomotive attached
the bound fast express train the Erie road blew while
standing the Creon Ohio station today killing the engineer
and fireman instantly and badly njung another who
ing in the engine cab.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-01-11
TOMORROW:

Snow or rain, and warmer
The Imperial press., 1905-05-06

determination to construct the project, the purchase of l5.000 acres of land belonging to the Jesse D. Carr Land & Live Stock Company at Clear Lake, Cal. The purchase price is $l87 ,500, and includes with it the riparian rights of the company in the Clear Lake reser- voir site and along Tule Lake, besides canals now constructed on the lands of the company. These lands and rights constitute an essential item and valua- ble concession in the Klamath Falls project.
 "Secretary Hitchcock has also ap- proved, proyisionally, the purchase of two canals, the Adams ditch and An key canal, in the vicinity of Klamath Falls, both to be used in connection with the Klamath project. The gov ernment had previously secured options on these irrigation systems, and the action of the secretary provides for their purchase as soon as the final plans of the engineers for the construction of the large project have been accepted"
 "Secretary Hitchcock has executed a contract with John M. O'Rourke & Company of Galveston, for the con- struction of the Roosevelt dam in the Salt River project. The Arizona con- tractors bid is $l, l47, ,O0O, and the con- tract provides that sufficient force and plant shall be at work within ninety days to complete the dam to level of 15O feet above the datum within two years."