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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

New yard wide perCaleS. loo and II I-2C per I'd.
New light CQOred outings for children and underwear 0Cy
New feeCed anneeS MmOna Cloths EiderdnS etc. loo 5 d
New Cotton and Wool Blankets, Crib baby blankets big variety
New Ribbons In plains and fanCieS, excellent Values
New American Lady COrSeS in all the popular models
New Clemintna Md Gloves, now ST 90 pair, S25
New Fay Stockings for the children in three grades all Sizes
New MENTOR UNDERWEAR for the ladies and children in all the popular
sizes, and in prices ranging from 35C to S5O per garment
New Matched sets in table DamaSkS and NpknbeaufI designs
reasonably priced
New Art Squares and Rugs also plain white aiHgS just received
There are lots of items all over the store which invite your R
On which in all probability you need and which we will sell you right
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Miss Glover Was Hostess.

The Taylor Street Bridge Club was
beautifully entertained on Friday af-
ternoon by Miss Lille Glover The
rooms were charming in their wealth
of lovely roses and maiden hair ferns.
Four tables were filled and the prize
"a pair of silk hose-was won by
Mrs. B. R. McCaskell At the conclus-
ion of the game dainty luncheon was
served.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Furniture Special.

This is out of our lire but we have few
pieces fine furniture recently damaged by water
leaking through the roof which we will sell at
big bargains. There are China Closets Book
Cases, Lounges, Side Boards, Chit 'oniers ETC.
We want to get them Out of our way and you
can buy them at greatest bargains you ever
found
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

From Savannah, Augusta,
Atlanta and Macon. *10 80 p m
From Lockhart, Dothan, AL
bany, Troy and Mont'ery. 40 40 p m
From Lockhart, DothRn, Al
bany, Troy and MOnt'ery. N 81 p M
From Atlanta and Macon. =. " OF m
From Augusta, Savannah, At
lanta and Macon. IS 81 N
From Chicago, Birmingham,
Columbus and intermediate
points. ................. *I2 20 N
From Columbus, and
intermediate points 80. IT'LL 80 n
From Columbus and interme-
date points .f1I:45 a m
From Albany and Jackson
vile. INSTRUMENTATION. 1920 m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Art Guessing Contest.

Miss Belle Ansley entertained yes
terday afternoon at an art guessing
contest. The parlors of this pretty
home were bright with yellow flowers.
this color motif prevailing. When the
guesses had been recorded Miss Ansley
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

ITEMS OF INTEREST
Who Come and Go Away
in a Day.
Cuff Pins six for seventy cents
at Bells, the Jeweler.
Weather forecast for today: Rain.
Mrs. w F. Gard returned to Syl-
vester yesterday after a visit to her
sister, Mrs. T. H. McGillis.
All the Lusterite Manicure Prepare
tons at Dodson's.
Senator w. D. Murray was prom
inent visitor in Americas yesterday,
coming over from Ellaville.
Call up boV1ng's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. Il.
Supt. J. M. Collum of the Third
District Agricultural College, has re-
turned from trip to Atlanta.
Dodson's prices on the latest stat
ion are less thar others ask.
Mr.. Philo Smith came from Macon
yesterday upon a short visit in Am
ericus. his former home.
Huylers candy at Dodson's Phar-
macy
Miss Cecil V. Kendrick of Atlanta is
a guest of the Hotel Windsor, arriving
yesterday
Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m. C. p. PAYNE.
NJ c. Edwards came over from Daw-
son yesterday morning, having bust
ness in the city.
We guarantee all our rubber good;
for one year. Dodson's Pharmacy
Hugh Campbell was among the
many Atlantans stopping in Americas
yesterday.
We sell Oliver Typewriters, cash
or easy terms to suit purchaser
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
George S. Edwards was among THOSE
who came from Columbus to Americas
yesterday.
Splendid value in wash rags a
| 10c each. Dodson's Pharmacy.
Captain C. E. Estill, a Tennessear
we'll known in Americas, is stopping
today here.
See our beautiful line of Bell
Pins at one dollar each and up.
It, James Fricker & Bro.
Mr. w C, Woodland and w. c. Wood
ard Jr., of New York, are stopping al
the Hotel Windsor.
We sell "Everwear hosiery" fol
men and women. They are absolute
" guaranteed for six months.
29-tf w. J. JOSEY.
Mr. Curtis N. Guttenbrger came
down from Macon yesterday to look
after his business in Americas, re-
Gently opened.
Eddie Webb will gather violets and
golden rod here today where the birds
carol and life is one eternal Fourth OF
July.
Mr.. Clarence J. White is spending
a day in Augusta, his former home
with relatives, going over yesterday
afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas G. Hudson
returned yesterday from Atlanta
where they enjoyed the attractions OF
the state fair for a week.
Mrs. c. A D. Hawkins returned
yesterday from visit to Mr.. and Mrs
Win E. Hawkins in Atlanta, spending
week there.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
OneCent Column

Advertisements in this column are
charged at the rate of a cent a word
for the first insertion and a half cent
word for subsequent insertions. No
advertisement viii be charged for
on less basis than fifteen words.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
House and Lot Sold.

A house and lot at the corner of
College and Barlow streets was sold
yesterday by Mr.. Fred Arthur to Mr.
G. o. Loving, who will use it for res
idence.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

New Serge and Broad-Cloth 81 Inch
Long Goats, perfectly plain, extraordinarily
fine and the SWEETEST and most stylish coats
we have ever yet shown have just been re-
ceived. They are here in the different quail
tiles and the prices range from $3.50 to
$4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Fridays and Saturdays
Express Brought us
BunCheS of
NEW TAILOR-MADE SUITS

and others are due by Mondays express.
Many of those who have been kind enough
to wait have already called and purchased
and all this week we are expecting a regu-
lar onslaught in this department which has
been in progress the entire season.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

For Macon, Atlanta, Augusta
and Savannah ...........* 1916 s M
For Albany, DOthan. Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1874 a N
" Albany. Dothan, Lockhart,
Troy and Montgomery. 1907 p N
q" Macon and Atlanta. 1857 D NJ
F." Macon, Atlanta, Savannah
and Augusta .*10:40 Z m
For Columbus. .............t2 1880 N
For Columbus ............ tf3:0O p n
For Columbus, Birmingham
and Chicago ............ 1926 a m
For Albany and Jackson
vile ...,....... 80. *12:2O a m
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

RECALLED her guests with a delicious
salad course.
81
The fair Maids of Honor Misses
Freddie Ship and Elizabeth Hollis,
with their chaperone, Mrs. George W.
Bacot, who accompanied General Dav-
export and Camp Sumter Veterans to
Atlanta, have been the recipients of
much pleasant attention in the Gate
City. Among other functions arrang-
ed for the Sponsors and Maids, was a
brilliant reception given by Miss Hal
lie Ellis-herself a Sponsor-at her
home on Peachtree street, on Friday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs B. C. Dickerson, Mrs.
w. H. Dyer, Mrs. d. T. Sutherland and
Mr.. C. H. Caldwell made up an auto
mobile party coming here yesterday
from cambridge They will return to
that city today.
Until their own handsome home on
Taylor street is made ready, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cliff Clay will have apartments
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John w.
Wooten.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Harold have
returned from Atlanta, where they
spent the weekend pleasantly, seeing
the circus, the Merry Widow" and
other like attractions while the guests
of friends for a few days.
Mrs. George Duncan will go to
Dawson on Tuesday, the guest of Mrs.
Chappell for few days.
$50
Miss Louise McNulty is an attrac-
tive young visitor from Dawson COM
ing yesterday to visit her aunt, Mrs.
R. Il. McNulty.
Mrs. Charles A. Fricker is at home
again after a delightful stay of two
months in north Georgia, returning
yesterday evening from Atlanta, where
she spent the past week.
Miss Josephine Turpin is at home
/ again after very charming visit of a
week in Macon.
Mrs. L. NJ Mckee, the guest of Mrs.
S. H. Mckee for a week at her pretty
home on Brown street, returned to
Albany yesterday
Miss May Wheatley and Miss Mat
tie Lewis Dodson, who are in Al
bany to attend the Vason-Smith mar
riage on Wednesday evening next, are
the recipients of many delightful So
cial attentions.
1855
Misses Freddie Shipp and Elizabeth
Hollis, the fair maids of honor to
Miss Farrist at the recent reunion of
veterans, are guests of Atlanta friends
for a few days and are being delight,
fully entertained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
October
Brides

October is month Of weddings, and
this store prepares for these occa-
sions regularly Weeks ago we
planned and bought ample supplies
in wares especially appropriate for
October Weddings
They may now be seen in our
show cases. Come and examine
and criticise and buy, if you will.
1t is a pleasure to have you visit
our store, and whether your wants
are small or great, they can be sup
piled at economical prices.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Specials in the Ready-To-Wear.

Specials in the Ready-To-Wear.
Remember we have few suits carried
over which we will sell you from $500 to
1850, which were formerly $3.50 to $35.
A few skirts in the odds and ends, splen-
did goods, well made, good colors and styles
and they were formerly $500 to 1900, but
as they are odds and ends and we want to
clear them out we have marked them to go
for $1.98, 2.98, 1913.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

The only way to deal with people
who are impolite is to ignore them,
Chicago News
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

One half of the world gets along
because the other half gets short.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
ITO 8 ~
1884 a m

Daily Except Sunday. ttsuhday Only.
arrvn at will
1895 Northb bound For
J.. HIGHTOWER, Americas,
w BLoUNT, District Pessenge Agent, Macon,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Teacher Johnnie. where is the
North Pole?s
Dunno"
Teacher-"You don't know after 81
my teaching?"
Johnnie" Nope. If Peary can't
find it there's no use of my trying
Brooklyn Life.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Mr. and Mrs B. C. Dickerson, Mrs.
w. H. Dyer, Mrs. d. T. Sutherland and
Mr.. c. H. Caldwell made up an auto
mobile party coming here yesterday
from cambridge. They will return to
that city today.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

NEW VOE SKIRTS have been received during the past few days.
NEW PANAMA SKIRTS in the most enormous variety.
NEW SILK AND EAIIlER-BOOM ENTHUSIASTICALLY Inducing
NEW RuBBERIZED SILK RANCOATS- Several qradeS-A prices
BEST LINE CHIlDRENS COATS EVER SHOWN IN AMERlCUS
CLDRENS SUITS in sizes from II TO I6 years. beautiful Styles
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
WANTED

WANTED: A second hand bicycle
in good condition. Heys McMath.
24-2t-pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
). D. WHEATLEY
OPENING SALE OF
FALL And WINTER
UNDERWEAR.

We have planned for busy week in the underwear sec
On The big fall and winter equipment is on sale and
careful reading of the offerings will show the economy OF
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

If your doctor fully endorses your
taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral for
your hard cough, then buy it and
use it. If he does not, then dc not
take single dose Of it. He knows
all about this splendid medicine
for. coughs and colds. 2; a C. Aver S4 Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Miss Cecil " Kendrick of Atlanta is
a guest of the Hotel Windsor, arriving
yesterday.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
LOST

LOST-Pointer dog puppy Light
yellow spots Collar bearing name.
J. WADE CHAMBLISS. 3t-pd.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

New Yard-Wide Silk Messalines received
this week. Others ask you SIPS to $50, but
our price is only $1OO yd.
The finest Chiffon Taffeta Silks Georgia. formerly $780, fine range
of the best COOrS we offer for .......... 85C yd
27nh silk MeSSaneS match then with what others ask you S25
OJ
Beautiful New MeSdne best shades now the leading Silks for waists
soft and Nearabie 75C yd
Best BrOadCOhS in this CITY, all the popular shades 100 ld
WOrSedS Panama Cloths SergeS aeaS in WOOL etc. etc. in all the
most popular qualities and prices
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Until their own handsome home on
Taylor street is made ready, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cliff Clay will have apartments
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. John w
Wooten.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Huyler's candy at Dodson's Phar-
macy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Who Come and Go Away
in a Day.

Cuff Pins six for seventy-five cent:
at Bells, the Jeweler.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Mems Flanelette Night Shirts.
"Scrivens" Extra Heavy Fleeced Drawers.

Style changes but
money To make it cut the price to Soc worth $I00
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Misses Freddie Shipp and Elizabeth
Hollis, the fair maids of honor to
Miss Farrist at the recent reunion OF
veterans, are guests of Atlanta friends
for a few days and are being delight,
fully entertained.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Special Sale of Ladies'S Sweaters.

We
in prices
out
table
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Captain c. E. Estill, a Tennessean
well known in Americas, is stopping
today here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

All the Lusterite Manicure Prepare
lions at Dodsons.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Mr. Philo Smith came from Macon
yesterday upon a short visit in Am
CIRCUS his former home.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Splendid value in wash rags {
10c each. Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Electric wiring, roof paints,
7-25-1m C. p. PAYNE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Dodson's prices on the latest stat
ion are less thar others ask.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Mrs. w. F. Gard returned to Syl
vester yesterday after visit to hel
sister, Mrs. T. H. McGillis.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

We guarantee all our rubber goods
for one year. Dodson's Pharmacy.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Supt J. M. Collum of the Third
District Agricultural College, has re-
turned from a trip to Atlanta
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

NJ c. Edwards came over from Daw-
son yesterday morning, having bust
ness in the city.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Hugh Campbell was among the
many Atlantans stopping in Americas
yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Senator w. D. Murray was a prom
inent visitor in Americas yesterday
coming over from Ellaville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
Mems and Boys Furnishings.

n
a
choicest qualities
fcing
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Mr. w C. Woodland and w. c. Wood
ard, Jr., of New York, are stopping at
the Hotel Windsor.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Call up Eoving's Stables, phone 81,
for baggage transfer. t.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25
FOR SALE


~~-~~-~-~-~~~~~-o~~
FOR SALE-Household goods:
dresser worth 49,. $500 at S 500
1 wash stand worth !. 400 at $50
1 bedstead worth 1000 at 600
L bedstead worth 700 at 400
l stove worth 22.50 at 1850
l dining table worth. $50 at $50
l refrigerator worth 1000 at 500
l safe worth 400 at 200
l lounge worth 1850 at 1000
The following will be sold at half
price, rocking chairs, straight
chairs, centertables, 2 bed springs,
1 cook table, crockery, mattresses.
etc. Call at III Prince street.
FOR PURE MILK try Pine Manor
Dairy. Address Pine Manor R. s. St
RACING CART for sale. Little used.
good condition VIII sell cheap APP
ply to G. R. Anglin, or Lockett's stab
les.
FOR SALE-Jersey mich COW.
Splendid mixer Apply to Mrs E. b.
Everett
FOR SALE-GAS stove, frst-class
condition, used about one year. Four
burners, elevated oven. G.. E. Nor
Uan Q9O CI,urcb c+root rTa1oYbooo
1852. 24-3t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

FOR PURE MILK try Pine Manor
Dairy. Address Pine Manor, R. g. st
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

See our beautiful line of Belt
Pins at one dollar each and up.
It, James Fricker e Bro.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

We sell 'Everwear hosiery" for
men and women. They are absolute
~ guaranteed for six months.
29tf. w J. JOSEY.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

weather forecast for today: Rain.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

George S. Edwards was among those
who came from Columbus to Americas
Yesterday
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

We sell Oliver Typewriters, cash
or easy terms to suit purchaser.
HOLIDAYS BOOK STORE.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Mr. and Mrs Frank Harold have
returned from Atlanta, where they
spent the weekend pleasantly, seeing
the circus, the Merry Widow" and
other like attractions while the guests
of friends for a few days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

FOR SALE-Jersey milch COW
Splendid mixer. Apply to Mrs. E. b
Everett.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Mr.. Curtis N. Guttenbager came
down from Macon yesterday to look
after his business in Americas, re-
Gently opened.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-10-25

Miss May Wheatley and Miss Mat
tie Lewis Dodson, who are in Al
bany to attend the Vason-Smith mar
riage on Wednesday evening next, are
the recipients of many delightful so
cial attentions.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25
THE IDAHO SCIMITAR.

prevents their obstruction and sees that they are
maintained as public avenues of communication Out
side of this general control the navigation of the
rivers the general government has no more authority
over their disposition and than 1t has over I'M
navigable inland waters The states are the eXclu-
sve owners of the rivers within their bounds, acqur
ing and being charged with such ownership under
their respective enabling acts and this ownership
they cannot waive escape from If state were to
attempt to grant franchise upon navlgable stream
it would Immediately have to reckon with the gen
eral government, to whether or not such iran
chise tended to impair free navigation: conten,
ton over this point, as to whether the state had
provided for permanently securing free navigation IN
attempting to grant damming or diversion privileges
would seem to make it questionable whether even
the state could thus tamper with interstate water
communication Of course congress could grant such
franchise as does many other things and its right
never be contested but the rule as herenbefore
stated has been invariably enunciated by the SUI
preme court and the respective Jurisdictions de-
cared as clearly as language can make it.
A second objection the Tribune finds to levylng
charges upon the utilization of water rights other
natural resources is that such charge is mere waste
full and repressve tax upon industry and enterprise
with benefit to anyone in return.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25
Stocking the Streams.

Some interesting facts and figures in relation to
fish culture and the distribution of fish in Idaho
waters are given by the Shoshone Journal which
says
Robert Stiles, head of the state fish hatchery on
Silver Creek was in the first of the week. on his
way up to the hatchery. They have just finished
planting about 100000 trout fry in the Weiser river
The total hatch this year will be upwards of 150O
OOO These will be distributed in most of the fish
streams of the state Mr.. Stiles says that the work
of the hatchery has been eminently successful They
will soon start in to collecting spawn from the native
trout, which can be had in large quantities. The
eggs so far Matched have been from commercial fish
"foundries" all the way from Cape Cod to Colorado
B. T. Livingston, deputy state game warden, was
here Thursday. He and his associates have been
securing many convictions for game law violations,
until it is pretty we'll understood that the laws are
to be enforced Four men at Pocatello were re-
Gently fined $50 EACH with costs and the Judge
promised them the full limit, $500 fine and six
months in JAIL if they appear again before him
Two other fish seiners who had foxily watched the
known officers were Boosting of their catch of 81
pounds. Another deputy whom they didn't know
was in the car seat just behind them and it ended
in their paying fines of $50 each, besides losing
their fish.
The Idaho scimitar. [volume] (Boise, Idaho) 1907-1908, 1908-04-25
n Vetoed Bill.

Although Congress passed bill to give pri-
vate corporation authority to construct and main
tain dam across Snake river, near Lewiston, the
president vetoed the measure and it failed to be-
come law The bill was opposed by Senator Hey
burn on the ground that the river is navigable and
ought not to be INSTRUCTED by private parties. The
president vetoed it for another and the Lew
iston Tribune takes issue with him, saying:
While the Tribune regards the presidents veto OF
the Snake river dam bill the proper and the wise
thing to do it is at total variance with the reasons
inducing such veto. The main reason given by the
president is that the franchise should not be granted
freely but should be paid for. The Tribune hndS
two serious objections to granting the franchise
under such circumstances. One is that the federal
government has no authority to sell any such fran
chise for operation on navgabe stream, as its sole
interest in navigable streams is to keep them open
for public use as commercial highways The gen
eral governments relation to navigable waters IS
precisely the same relation the local government
exercises over dirt roadways. In each instance the
government merely keeps these highways open,