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Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-02-19
BOARD OF ENINEERS FOR
RIVERS AND HARBoRR

Washington, D. c., Dec, %, 1908.
respectfully returned to the Chief Of
yineers, U. S. Army.
he board has bad under careful
sideration the within report of the
riot officer OF a survey of St. Lucie
et, and the report of the division
ineer thereon. In addition to the
brmation thus acquired, the board
ID public hearing in the vicinity
made an inspection of the locality
December IL, 1908. This meeting
attended by large Number of in
crested. persons, who presented both
tten and oral statements in regard
The necessity for the Improvement.
developed at the hearing that, in
aition to the value of the improve
Mt from commercial standpoint, it
nld be material value as a harbor Of
uge for light and moderate draft
psels, this being an item OF import
be from the fact of there being no
rbor on the east coast of Florida be-
BEN Jacksonville and Miami, a dis
ice of $50 miles. A paper was sub
4tted citing a number of wrecks in
ent years within a few miles OF this
tality.
Conditions here differ from those
pally found where an improvement
considerable extent is requested, in
ht there is here no town or CONNER
n center Of Importance. The coun-
n to be affected by the proposed i'm
'pvement extends up and down the
dian River and its tributaries and
to large extent under cultivation
vegetables and citrus fruits, practi-
lily all of which is now transported
rail. The statistics furnished indi-
I te the principal items of this COM
|erce to consist of about $50, 900 crates
pineapples, $4,000 crates Of oranges,
poo, 900 crates of vegetables. aud 3d.
Y barrels OF fish. 1t Is claimed that
e annual freight charges paid on
'ese products amount to about 81 ,200,-
Y, which, taken In connection with
Parges on articles shipped into this
immunity and compared with proba.
Il all-water rate, represents posi-
|e saving Of from s2OO,0OO to $780, 900
Pnually. The purpose OF the improve
|ent Is to make it possible for seago-
y vessels Of moderate draft 10 enter
10 the harbor within the inlet, where
lese vessels can anchor or lie at
narves and be loaded from numerous
gnt-draft vessels which now ply In
An River aud It's tributaries Much
the traffic Of this vicinity is carried
by these light-draft boats.
There are also In the vicinity Of Lake
keechobee and the Everglades extern
ve tracts Of timber lands in their vir-
y state without means Of transporta-
'n' 1t is claimed that II the improve
ent now desired Is carried into effect
canal will atonce be constructed from
dian or st. Lucie River TO the vicin-
J OF these timber lands, and it will
on be possible TO market this timber.
IN Its report on the preliminary or.
aination the Board recommended
aIa survey be made TO determine
9 cost Of suitable improvement,
nich investigation up to that time in
'ated would be channel Of entrance
ieet 10 depth. The district officer
Inmates the cost Of such channel
D feet wide across the bar, projected
. single ietty, At $4,000 i the
annell IL carried TO Sewalls Point, :
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-02-19
|OI. LOOkWOOd'S Report
on Santa t Lu6I1ia Inlet
Iys Harbor Of Refuge is Needed on the
Atlantic Coast of Florida.

! we promised last week we give
lw the report of Col. D. W. Lock-
Ii, senior member of the board, to
chiof of engineers, This report is
ed directly on the statements and
Drts of the members of the board at
public hearing held December IL,
!, at Gilbert's Bar Club House.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-02-19

an even dozen photographs of various
groups, many copies of which will be
preserved as souvenirs of the occasion.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-02-19

Next Monday is Westinghouse
birthday.
Fort Pierce news. (Fort Pierce, Fla.) 190?-1920, 1909-02-19

The Jerseys VS.. Fort Pierce this
afternoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Council Bluffs
BIC ELEVATOR TO Be BUILT
Council Grants Permit to Install Side
tracks and Switches.
WORK WILL BEGIN MONDAY
Alfalfa Meal Company Asks City 20
Vacate street Running Through
site of Its New
Plant.

The city council at a special meeting
yesterday morning granted the Middle West
Elevator company permission to install side
tracks and switches on First avenue for
the elevator which the company will erect
1T the southeast corner Of Thirty-sixth
street and First avenue.
G. r. Niswonger Of omaha, representative
Of the Middle West Elevator company, an
nounced after the council had acted favor
ably on the reluest that work on the con-
struction Of the elevator would be com
MERGED next Monday.
The Alfalfa Meal company, which plans
erecting a new plant on the north side OF
First avenue between Thirty-second and
Thirty-fourth streets. was before the coun-
Gil with the request that the city vacate
TO the company the portion Of Thirty
sccCsd street running through It's property.
The company in return will deed to the
city sufficient ground to make an alley
along the north side Of the property twelve
and one-half feet wide.
An ordinance vacatin6 the portion Of the
street desired is to be prepared and pre-
scented at the meeting of tho city council
next Monday, at which time It Is under
stood favorable action will be taken in
the matter.
The Alfalfa Meal company has for several
years conducted its business at Twelfth
street and Tenth avenue, but a larger plant
was deemed necessary. The securing OF
the site in the western part Of the city ha,
taken several months. The last lots needed
to fill out the site desired we're only oh.
tanned about a week ago.
Work on the construction Of the new
plant. it was stated yesterday. would b.
begun as soon as the ordinance vacatinE
the portion Of Thirty-second street wa.
passed by the council and the buildings
are to be completed some time in the fall
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Comege Funda DIvIded.

MOUNT PLEASANT, Ia, Aug. 6.-(Spe-
cial)-Bishops Nuelsen. Waldin and Ander-
son OF the Wesleyan Methodist and German
Methodist churches, sitting as an arbitra-
ton board in Chicago, have decided that
the endowment fund Of $50, 900 claimed by
the colleges at this place shall be equally
divided Recently the German college here,
which has been affiliated with the Iowa
Wesleyan university, decided TO remove 10
Warrenton, Mo, and claimed the entire en-
dowment. The Wesleyan university claimed
a portion OF this fund was given by their
supporters with the unders anding tina both
schools would benefit. The bishops have
sustained this contention. The matter has
been in controversy several months and
threatened at one time to be taken to the
state courts for adjudication.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
DEDICATION


Council and city Officials Take
official Part In Ceremony,
Committees to make arrangements for
the public dedication Of Lincoln park and
observance of the fiftieth anniversary OF
the visit OF Abraham Lincoln to the point
at the head of what is now Lafayette
avenue on August 10 will, 1t is expected,
be named by Mayor Maloney today.
The following resolution was adopted by
the city council yesterday:
Whereas, on Friday, August Is, 1909, will
occur the fiftieth anniversary OF the. VISIT
OF Abraham Lincoln to Council Bluffs. at
which time he viewed the western portion
Of the city and the Missouri river valley
from the location known as Lincoln Look
OUT and
Whereas, In c~ommemoration Of said visit
Mayor Thomas Maloney has procured gifts
Of land from Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
Everett, Mrs. Mary l.. Everett and Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. F. Rohrer for 4 city park, TO
be known as Lincoln park; and,
Whereas. The fiftleth anniversary of
Abraham Lincoln's visit to Lincoln Look
out" in Council Bluffs will be celebrated
ton OF. Lincoln park, at winch time and
place Mayor Thomas Maloney will formally
deliver to President A. G. Graham OF the
Board of Park Commissioners the deed tc
said park therefore, be II
Resolved, That the mayor be requested
to appoint a committee on general arrange.
ments for said dedication, as follows: Al
of the members Of the city council, all OF
the members of the Board of Park Commits.
sloners, three of the Council Bluffs Com.
mercial club and three members of thu
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Dun's Report of Clearings.

Bank ccSrngs for July continue to exhibit remarkable gain as compared with the cor
responding month in any preiOus ear The large increase at New York is worthy Of par
tculsr note from the fact that sek exchange operations weeo Of comparatively restricted
Returns from cities outside New York also show a satisfactory increase and all sections
contribute to thu gratifying exhibit the figures tAufing to the very large volume of
business transactions Ad to hOW closely conditions approach normal Total EXCHANGES for
the month, according to he HAement iHuedb by r G. DON q Co, for all cities sin the United
Shtas embracing l6 leading ceutsrLW were l3I2 3OO5, an increase Of H2 per- emit over
tho figures of last year md las per- cent as compared with 1896. In New England almost
all cities report gains among hem Boston, Providence, Springfield mi Worcester At
many points in the Middle states increases are shOWn-At Buffalo Rochester Scranton,
Reading and many other cities and where's decrease Is nod 1t Is Of comparatively slight
importance In the South Atlantic Suna improvement continues and In showing IL vGy
satisfactory at Baltimore Richmond, Norfolk and several hr cha the Middle South
many dMes shw aims among them It, Louis Memphis Little ROck and Houston. The
Central Vest shows remarkable improvement over both last yeara and 1906 practically all
cities contributing especially Chicago Milwaukee Detroit Cincinnati Cleveland and
Indianapolis IL hs FAR Vests gains are general Kansas Cit, st. Paul Denver DsM dnSa
Sioux City and Omaha al showing large inOrs@sG On the PahA. coast III cities make
gains over last year. and 1906 Comparison is made below for bank exchanges ~ sections
covering three years also tn average daily Agdes for the year to dAsi
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
AUTO sPEEDERs FORFEIT BONDS
Police Make Two Additional Arrests
on Lower Broadway.

Police Make Two Additional Arrests
On Lower Broadway.
The municipal strong box was enriched
$50 yesterday by the arrest of speeding
automobillsts. j. p. Cummings of Omaha,
arrested Thursday for exceeding the ten
mile limit on Lower Broadway, which
Judge snyder has decided is a business
thoroughfare, failed to put in an appear
ance in police court yesterday and his cash
bond Of SO and costs was escheated to the
city. John Doe" who put up $40 and suf-
ficient for the costs Thursday, also failed
to show up yesterday morning and his cash
deposit was declared forfeited John Doe"
who was driving a large touring car
painted a dark green, was said to be a
well known member Of the Omaha 400"
II. L. Pritchard vas another Omaha aut-
DIST to be coralled by Patrolman Short on
Lower Broadway yesterday, Mr., Prltchard
was permitted to return across the river
in his own auto and on his W recogni-
zanos, to appear in court this morning,
which he promised Chief Richmond he
would do. 1t is now up to Mr.. Pritchard TO
keep his word.
Isadore Mucci, a manufacturer of ice
cream, candies and other delicacies, forgot
to attach his number to his auto delivery
wagon yesterday. He put up 1910 for his
appearance before Judge Snyder this morn
ing. Mucci is also said to have displayed
too much speed.
Judge Snyder is himself an sutoist and
he took a spin along Lower Broadway to
ascertain how fast ten miles an hour
seemed, His s~peedometer showed thai
while the Judge thought he was keeping
within the limit he was, in fact, going
about twelve to fifteen miles an hour.
Ten miles an hour is almost crawlinf
for an automobile" said Judge Snyder
but I nave no option in the matter wher
the law says the limit shall be ten miles
an hour; it must be ten miles and M
more"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
DEATH RECORD.
Prof. Howard Jones.


HUMBOLDT, Neb., Aug. 6-(Special)-
Prof. Howard Jones, for many years one
of the leading educators Of southeastern
Nebraska, but who was forced TO retire
from school work by Ill health about three
years ago. died yesterday at the home OF
his mother, Mrs. Nancy Jones, in Nevada,
Mo. Mr.. Jones, in company with his wife
and little boy, had driven through from this
city to the Missouri town but a few days
ago, with the idea that the outdoor ex-
perience might benefit his condition, but
the effort proved too much and he died
two days after his arrival there. Deceased
was a native of Illinois. and was Al years
of age. He leaves a widow, daughter Of
and Mrs. Win Vets of this city. and
two children, a boy and a girl. His parents
were among the pioneers OF this section,
but moved about six years ago to Missouri,
where the father died. Prof. Jones was at
one time one of the instructors in the Cot
ner university.
Joseph l.. GOrman
Joseph L. German, who has been a resi-
dent of Omaha for a number of years, died
at the county hospital Thursday. He was
so years of age and had been suffering
from tuberculosis.
Homer A. Eoff.
TOLEDO, O., Aug. 6.-Homer A. Eoff,
46 years old, a well known newspaper pub
Usher, died here today from spinal
trouble.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

The ~jackknives, women's shoes and
other articles which Ray Gidley, the L.
year-old lad. was trying to dispose OF when
arrested by the police, were Identified yes
terday by c.. A. Bailey. a general merchant
OF Percival, Ia, as part OF the goods stolen
from his store last Monday night. Up TO
the arrival OF Mr.. Bailey here young Gid
ley had refused to tell the police where
he got the articles. He weakened. how
ever. when MIR. Bailey identified the goods
and told the police that he had hidden four
other pairs of'shoes taken from the Bailey
store under the Sidewalk at Fourteenth ave
nue. and High street An officer who was
sent TO the place found the shoes, Bailey,
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
JUSSERAND DISCUSSES
THE NEW TARIFF DUTIES
French Ambassadors is Satisfied MAXI
mum Rates Will Not he
Applied 10 France.


PARIS. Aug. 6.-M Jusserand. the French
ambassador at Washington, has arrived
here from New York. Before leaving Paris
for his country seat In the department OF
the Loire, where he will spend his vacation,
he will confer with the government on the
situation created by the passage OF the
American tariff bill and the forthcoming
negotiations entailed by the maximum and
minimum clauses. In an interview today
the ambassador expressed the firm CON
viction that these negotiations would be
successful and that the maximum rates
would not be applied TO French imports,
ANY other solution involving as 1t would
the proclamation of a tariff war would be
monstrous," M. Jusserand declared.
Continuing the conversation, the am
bassador said he was deeply touched AT
the evidences of American friendship for
France which he had found throughout the
United States, especially at the celebra-
tons at san Francisco and Lake Cham
plain. NJ. Jusserand will return TO Wash
lngton In October.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Engine Drank Kicks Back.

"If you don't handle IT right, you'll be
apt to break your arm" said Jerry Wal
ter, assistant city engineer, to his father
in-law, Richard f. Seltz, a well-known
travelling salesman for the Groneweg g.
Schoentgen grocery firm Wednesday night
at Lake Manawa as MI. Seitz was trying
his hand at %cranking the family motor boat.
Guess 1 know how to crank this old boat,
all right" retorted Mr.. seitz, and with
some further advice from his son-in-law
he finally succeeded in getting away on
the boat
Thursday Mr.. Walters went TO Charlton
with the Dodge Light guards for the an
nual encampment and was not at the lake
Thursday night to give his father-in-law
advice when it came to cranking the boat.
Yesterday Mr.. Seitz was carrying his right
arm in a sling. The crank kicked back
Thursday night, with the result that one
of the bones of Mr.. seitzs forearm was
fractured.
FOR MEDICAL AND FAMILY USE
BUY YOUR LIQUORS AT R~osENFELD
LIQUOR co. SIG s. Main. Phones 332s.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Huron Mnsons, New Temple.

HURON, S. d., Aug, 6.-(special)-Yes-
terday was a gala day for he Masonic
fraternity Of this city. The ceremony OF
laying the cornerstone for their temple,
now in course Of construction, took place
in the forenoon and was witnessed by a
large number Of people, aside from the
Of the order, who were present in
large numbers from all parts Of the state.
The ceremonies were under the direct
supervision Of the local lodge, who royalty
entertained members Of the grand lods :
and visitors. The Eastern Star was also
in evidence and contributed much to the
beauty and interest Of the ceremonies.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
commandment Weeks Leaves.

IOWA CITY. Ia, Aug. 6.-(Special)-
Colonel c.. w. Weeks, for the last
three years commandant Of the State uni
versity regiment, left yesterday in COM
pany with his family for an outing at Deer
wood, MINI. Colonel Weeks has been Of
ficially succeeded by Lieutenant Mumma,
who will take up the work with the open
ing Of the school year.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
NEW HEAD OF W. C. T. U. HOME
Mrs. Agnes BrOOkmiIler Succeeds Hat
tie r.. Garrison at Fort Dodge
institution.

FORT DODGE, Ia, Aug. 6,-(Special Tele-
gram)-Mrs. Agnes Brookmlller, a United
Brethren pastor, today was placed in the
office OF superintendent OF Benedict home,
the state work of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union located here. She sue
ceeds Hattie r.. Garrison, who was recently
appointed superintendent OF the Mitchell
vile Reform School for Girls. Mrs. Emily
Dodge OF Algona simultaneously assumes
the matronship Of the home.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Real Estate Transfers.

These transfers were reported to The Bee
August 6 by the Pottawattamie County Alb
stract company of Council Bluffs:
Sheriff of Pottawattamie county to
II. W. Binder, part of nwA SEA, 1915.
-, shft a; i.;.,o,; a:ir,' Slo'I
II. Lougee. lots 1 and 16 and Ell of
lots 2 and 10. block s, Bryant &
Clark's subdivision, Council Bluffs,
Ia, W. .,....ss...'...s. $500 l'UVO
Elmer II. Fehr to Mary c. Aldrich,
lot 16, block 1, Evans Bridge addi-
ton to Council Bluffs. Ia, W. d....,...- 200
James L. quinn and wife to oliver and
Melinda Johns, lot 3, block 30, Ferry
addition to Council Bluffs, Ia. W. d.. ZOO
Nashua Trust company to Joseph How
ard, lot l. block 10, Bavliss & Palm
er's addition to Council Bluffs, Ia,
We oc,.;.;s LA ''Eoi TN
erick c. Test, lot 4. block 10. Home
Place addition, Council Bluffs, Ia,
| w. Il
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
IAN AccIdentnIIy shot.

MONTEzUMA, Ia, Aug. 6-(speclal)-
Charles sutphin, a young farmer residing
near here. is lying at the point OF death
from a revolver wound caused by the ACCT
dental discharge OF a weapon in his pocket
by striking the hammer, The kidneys. liver
ana left lung were penetrated In the upward
course OF the bullet.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
IOWA MAN BEATEN TO DEATH
ThOmns Mcdonald of Center juno
tion - by Two
MRsked Robbers.

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 6.-Thomas Nc
Donald, aged IS years, a farmer OF Center
Junction. Ia, was beaten to death by two
masked robbers early today. The robbers
escaped, but they did not get McDonald's
money.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Funeral of Edward Hsrtnu,.t.

The funeral OF Edward Hartquist, the
Northwestern brakeman who was killed in
a railroad accident Wednesday, was held
yesterday afternoon from the residence Of
his wife's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. b.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Iowa

T. J. Halstead. A coroner's jury this
afternoon decided hat Halstead shot the
woman and then ended his own life.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Council Bluffs
Fire Team Makes
Worlds Record
Lou and Herb Run Half Mile, with
1~,800-Pound Hose Cart in
So AS Seconds. q.

DAVENPORT, Ia, Aug. 6.-The worlds
record for a fire department half-mile
run flying start, drawing an 1,s0O-pound
cart, went smash today at the Iowa state
Firemen's tournament when Lou and
Herb, the handsome bays Of the Coun-
ell Bluffs fire department, went the dis
lance in the remarkable time Of 5S% sec
onds. The first quarter in 20 seconds flat,
The results:
Hitch and fifty yards run, paid depart
ments: Jack and Jack, Des Moines, O:l0b
and Bob, Clinton, 0:l0%i Dick and Dan,
Sioux city, 0:10%; Paddy and Prince,
Sioux City, 0:iO7S.
Straight away, half mile, flying start
Lou and Herb, Council Bluffs, won in
O:5SM; Bonnie ard Beauty Clinton, O:6oSs
Bob, Clinton, 1:o22s; Paddy and Prince,
Clinton, 1903; Barney and Barney. DaVen-
port, 1:0SH: Pat and Pat, Red Oak, 1895;
George and Dick, Davenport, los; Jack and
Jack, Des Moines, 1868; Dick and Dan,
Sioux City, 1g06; Black and Tan, Des
Moines, 1O7H.
Leaders race, $50 yards: Van Camp OF
Villisca won, Wolf of Grand Noun sec
ond, Warthman Of Vilisca third. Time:
O:252t.
Hose race. $50 yards: West Liberty won,
Villisca second, Grand Mound third, Musca-
tine fourth. Time: O:S5%.
Novelty race, 2O yards to cart, return
with cart, lay hose, break coupling, attach
pipe: VillIsca won. West Liberty second
Grand Mound third, Muscatine fourth
Time: 0:43B.
Coupling contest: Davenport won, SiouI
City second.
Hub and hub race. 2O yards: vnlisca
won, West Liberty second. Time; o:33%.
I do first-class work reasonable. l a
suits for tl5, skirts, s. I also do altering &c
suit. Would you give me a triaI2 Th'
Fashion, ladies' tailoring. r. II. Emlein
proprietor. Late filter Orkin Bros. 80 S
Main st.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

MARsHALLTowN. Ia, Aug. 6.-CSpe-
cial)-The grain elevator Of lnsless & Co,
in Cambridge, story county, was destroyed
by fire OF unknown origin. The loss IL
az. OOO. covered BY Insurance OF about $1,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Y. Y. Plumbing CO, Tel. $50. Night, F-i7Ol

Our entire stock OF wall paper is on sale
all this week at a big discount. No stock
bought for this occasion. Everything reg
ular stock, up-to-date patterns, all new pa
per. Come In and see for yourself. c. Jen-
sen, Masonic Temple.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
WIN Take Body to Sioux city.

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 6.-Georse Elliott
of Sioux City. Ia, arrived today to take
back TO Sioux City the body Of his wife,
who was murdered Wednesday night by
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

Here is something you want to look after.
one of the neatest and best places In the
western part of the city, on the car line
and conveniently near Omaha as well as
Council Bluffs. House of 5 finished rooms
and more to finish II needed. Bath and
electric light; three fine lots will set to
fruit and ornamental trees. All improve
ments made inside Of three years. An
attractive price will be made. III" Omaha
Bee, Council Bluffs, Ia.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Girls wanted.

Girls who can work all fall and winter
will be given employment wrapping Wood
wards pure sugar stick candy and Wood
wards real butter scotch. John @. Wood
ward & Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Council Bluffs

who returned to Percival yesterday, viii
file an information against young Gidley
and he will be held here until the arrival
OF an officer from there.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07

Direct action gas stoves save gas. See
them and know why. p. c, De Vol Hard
ware Co. 5O4 Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
A FIercA Attnck

Of malaria, liver arrangement and kidney
trouble is easily cured by Electric Bitters,
the guaranteed remedy. SOC. Sold by Beaton
Drug Co.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
Council Bluffs
Minor Mention

Ths CouAsn lluffs Once - \
Omaha nee u 81 - peoSa ntrssA
Both Phonaa e.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
stoIen Propertr Identified.

Cameras and Photographic Supplies. G.
e. Alexanders, Ss Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-08-07
O~ara-GtnnR.

YANKToN, S. D., Aug. 6-(Special Tele-
gram.)-William NJ. Powers. president Of
the State Board of Charities and Correc-
tions, was married here Thursday night
to Mrs. A. ". Stone Ct this city.