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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10
CLEAN HANDS.

Disease germs lead hand to
mouth existence. II the human race
would learn to keep the unwashed
hand away from the mouth many hu.
man diseases would be greatly dimin-
ished. WI handle infectious mat
ter more or less constantly and We
continually carry the hands 10 the
mouth. II the hand has recently
been ia contact with infectious mat
ter the germs OF disease may in this
way be introduced into the body.
Many persons wet their fingers with
saliva before counting money. turn
ing the pages of book. or perform
Ing similar acts. In this case the
process liz reversed. the infection be-
ing carried to the object handled.
there to await carriage to the mouth
|of some other careless person. In
view OF these facts the United States
public health service has formulated
|the following simple rules of per
|sonal hygiene and recommends their
adoption by every person in the Unit
led states,
Wash the hands Immediately
Before eating.
before handling. preparing or sery-
|ing food.
After using the toilet.
After attending the sick, and
After handling anything dirty.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

We were blessed with Z good rain
last Saturday afternoon which vas
badly needed
r. c. AicElroy has gene 20 his
,i.ts.shser's. Mrs u. AiJohnson, at
Fort Davis. Texas.
Mrs. Etta VOORHEES, OF Austin =
here Visiting relatives.
Browne Tuly has accepted posi-
tion With +. Nj. Hammonds company
az Lancaster. His many friends
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

We waiched the votes Of the Ellis
county delegation ~ the Houston
osssss.son. ssa ~e are ready and
sliilns 10 say. well done. good and
faithful servants"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

Flour goes up twenty cents bar
rel and bread ~ 20 be advanced 20
ten esnts loaf. The only way ve
can get even Is By cutting down our
meals 70 two day.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

famous two-cent fare case was sched-
uled to take place today in Judge
Youman's court, following delay
granted to the states attorneys July
20. to prepare sub-rebuttal testimo-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

In the reimbursement OF political
bedfeliows we have been assigned
to the same room with Jake VOTERS.
That Is ali right since Jake has as
sured us that he doesn't saore.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

The republican papers up north
will not use any scare crow head
lines In giving % report Of the action
of the Houston convention In re-
gard TO wilson's Mexican policy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

In entering upon his second term
Governor Ferguson viii have our
support whenever he does right. but
We shall not withhold criticism when
We feel that he has done wrong.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

In opening the Houston conven-
ton Minister Jacobs prayed fer
ventiy for harmony but the prayer
does not appear 10 have been an
swered until after the convention
adjourned.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

Republican congressman nov
have our permission to read into the
confessional record what the Hons
tor platform has 20 aay about VIII
sons Mexican policy.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

Joe Bailey was not AT Houston TO
offer his limited campaign expense
resolution. but 1t was offered and
voted down. Bailey is right in this,
and hts resolution will finally be
adopted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

II YOU know anything against a
man yos should always ask Yourself
tho QUESTION. what good viii 4 do
me 10 tell IT,"
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

We have no time 70 figure as to
senatorial candidates for 1918. Let
u first dispose OF The little contest
We nov have on hand.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

We agree with Candidate Hughes
that the best man should always
be appointed to political office. but
We go further and express the opin-
ion that the beat man Is always to
be found 10 the ranks of the dem-
ocratic party.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

Next year will BE- an Off year. pro
vided the prohibition amendment /
net submitted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

Lei us 70 to work now and get
the run-off primary out Of the way
Of the big cotton crop Of Ellis
county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

We are not always for the man
We sote for. Sometimes we are sim
rly against the other man.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

Get ready for the primary At each
io<ius box IN the county Let us
have a'fuil and tAiv expression %
the views Of the. domorrats OF the
county.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

We are doing our best to be fair.
We must heartily endorse at least
: pFxt Of tho Houston platform.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

The people do not seem 10 be
falling over each other in an effort
to hear Candidate Hughes on his
westsra stumrinx tour.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

The boss gos hack from Houston
this morning and reports that the
enemy ssed the stnain roller IN a
very Kind aud affestlonate manner
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

The only trouble about giving ev-
cry dok his day Is that there are
! great many more dogs than days.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10
rNo-Ci.NT FARE HEARING
RESUMED IN OKLAHOMA.

OKLAHOMA CITY. Okla. August
ie.-Resumption OF the trial in the
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

We plead guilty to helping Hous-
toa 70 set one Of her three con-
xresf men ana I, o,ir candid ,udg-
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10
TEACUEss III YEARS
WITHOUT MISSING DAY

. EUGENE. Ore. AUG. le.--
: Professor Timothy cioran com-
: plesed bis fS.soSsh class when
. tho summer session of the Lni-
. yersily Of Oregon closed here.
. lie has taught ~ years. aud
. never has missed day.
.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

men, the cali one she oush, e
have had.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

ny.
The railroads are expected to q
ply for an injunction, restraint
tie enforcement of the two-cent IA
rate in the state.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1916-08-10

The hack seats In c..urch ahould
b Il ths and farfhesf from the door
Evening star., 1916-04-12
BUSINESS ANNOUNCEMENTS.


"iNDo" SHADES COntfnuedD.
HAVE YOUR WINDOW SHADES MADE AND
hung by manufacturers. Best quality oil Opaque
45c. Best quality Holland, soc estima tes fur
nished. HARTSHORNE SHADE Co,
133 18Th st. NV. Phone NJ 1874.
SHADES-Good quality Opaque Shades fitted to
your windows. only S5c: the best quality oil
opaque shades. soc: hung free. We call with
samples. KLEEBLATT'S. 1lth and H sts ne
Evening star., 1916-04-12
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES,

A FIRST-CLASS POoLROOM. that is paying. on
9th ST., near ST.. sacrifice. Cigar and period
ical store. in s.w.; great bargain. Rooming
house. We have many good propositions 10
show you. Also many good movies TO sell. We
give away good bargains. Call us. Act
quick. EvERYBODY'S BUSINESS BROKER,
4u4 llth u " Rb N GILL
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
ROBERT LECKY ENTERS
CONTEST FOR MAYOR
Makes Provisional Announcement,
Candidacy Being Dependent
on Charter Changes.
HAS LONG BEEN on FIRE BOARD
With Mayor Ainsiic and o. y. Haw-
kins Already in Field, Fight
Promises to BE an Interesting
CHECKLISTS Close February !.

Robert lccky, Jr. Tor nearly four
teen years member Of tho Board Of
Fire Commissioners, yesterday an
nounccd himself . provisional candi-
date for the mayoraity. III" con-
ting, ncS hinges Upon whether the FIRE
ana Police Departments are placed un-
d"E tn. imi'Icdiat. control of tn. Mayor
II these public safety departments ar"
placed undo: the Mayor. MIR. i.ecky viii
become a candidate
y am particularly interested in rho
work Of these departments" said MIR
i.ccky last night. and Of one | have a
very intimate knowledge"
Mr.. Lccky has never before sought
political Office, though hc has always
maintained q keen interest IN the civic
weiiar" Of the city. and has been con-
ncctcd with many associations organ
lied for tn" public good. He has many
stronG supporters who arc urging him
10 stand for I'll. mayoraity
MIR Lceky VIII h. the third 10 enter
,hc race. which now includes the in
cnmh,ut. George Ansli;. and .. \.
Hawkins. whose definite announcement
that hs. would bc..a candidate was made
yesterday Alr. I.ecky must ILL formal
announcement before. February 2. as the
lists wil b. closed on February 4
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
CAMPAIGN AGAINST GRIPPE
chief itcnIth oRicrr Levy Delivers Adj
dress In rffth street Bnptlst
.lIlr

The campaign against grippe was
begun last nigh. in the Fifth Street
Eaptist Church tcolored). Chief Health
officer Levy spoke :.bout the means
that should bc taken TO prevent the
spread of grippe ana pneumonia.
The meeting was held under the
joint auspices % the neighborhood i'm
prov"mcnt committee of the richmond
Negro Welfare League and the Ricn-
mond BOARD OF Health. The league
has planned to have monthly better
health and better housing meetings
during 1915
other lectures will he delivered in
the schools ny Dr. II. T.. Summers. chief
medical inspector: Dr. y. y. Emmett.
medical director Of tho schools; DIR. VI.
l.. Roylc ana Dr. Giles r. Cook. Of the
school staff of physicians. and Dr. En-
nion 6. Williams. State Health Com
missioner. Several lectures will be Civ
en- to-day. distribution or pamphlets
-''as nrgun yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
TWELVE-Y EAR-OLD BOY
Is STABBED BY NEGRO
William i.o,vry Resent. IicIug Jo,sIed
ny Jhmcs scott md Ia Cut
below Eye.
OFFICERS CAPTURE, SCo1vI,

When William Lowry. twelve wears
OLD. showed recruitment after seven
teen -Ncar-oid James scott. colorcd. had
J"SsI"" him and knocked h,in from the
sidewalks. n"ar Tenth and Hun Streets
yesterday afternoon, he was attacked
"N the negro end cut severely abo,,t
ne Taco with a pocket knife
I"iic"iuau E1Grlian and Dc,cctiyc
I'hsi"N "sF" III the ncighborhood and
Witnessed the occurrence. They AT once
h"St"".d toward tho boys. but scott.
seeing ia"'n. look To his heels Tho
"ih'''S gay" chase ana caught him. AT
''f u" mad run about n square. Roth
~ IN" BOYS were tahcn to tn. Third
lrceinc, station.
There Ambulance Surgeon Idnn was
summoned To attend Lowry The sur
&c"n found y, necessary 10 take thrcn
S''th"S ~ the cGt on the boys cheek
'r id"n found that tho knife blade
h"d entered the chc"l just in the cor
"'r II tn" rig eyc next tho nose.
ana mat Eash % abou, an inch ANA
quarter had r""u mad" through ,nn
ci""k. Th" hos cye was missed H..
we narrow"st margin. Lowry w.s
able 10 20 TO his bone. and i, - tbnurh,
ho WIN suffer ne s"r!ous effect. as n
result of tn" wonna Scott wIll he
gwen a hearing before Justice Muur,c.
this morniu.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
COLLECTOR Bolts HERE
VIII Oppose IInrmin ma kcrzcII for
Once nf state Treas


James u. l:ot'a, or Roanoke. who has
decided 10 lock torns with 4 w IIar-
man Jr.. and FORMER senator kcczcl.
OF Rockin3ham Comfy. for state Treas.
urer. Is prominent among the political
visitors In the city. Mr.. RoitS reached
richmond sunday. aud il husy meet
ihs his friends among the members of
the General Assembly
MIR. i;",ts VINO is a son Of 4. II.
E"i's. Of Fred ,"'cksburg. moved from
that city 7" Roanoke in 1883, where.
years later. he vas elected IT, the Office
OF c;tI collector. lie IL now scrviIi:,
luis ninth consecutive term. Governor
swanson appointed him 4 member Of
the board Of trustees Of the state Nor
NAL school al Farmvilic, aud he was
feappoiutcd to that position hy Gov
CrMnr Mann.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
WOULD WIDEN HULL STREET
administrative Board u-nuc,tn CounriI
'"N'i'"tr condemnation pro-
'"rdinEs Ia Acquire Innd

~" 'nE Council through tho Mayor.
WI T." requested by the Administrative
''o"t' 10 acquire ry sift. purchase. con
''hh"iten or other PROCEEDINGS sum
,!.'h' i'hd I" widen nun street, from
'p'"h street - Thirty first street,
3,' ",e'h ~ not loss than sixty feet.
~" ""S'r"i 10 acquire sufficient
,'e' " cross street. approx
10y ~ PM DAVIS ana others rnnnoc,
sh' ifN'i street with the MIdlothion
Turn Pike.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
-
could nourd Inuiu.n,

h"mihtstrativ" Eoard yesterday
,"'s"'N'a and declined :nc offer of ,Io
hanover county Eoar.! or Suncrvisor.
0""'' ''s lmdiEcm's in tn" CITY Home.
, ~, ''nS'h"h was made by q. g.
=" ga" ~ ~" Supervisors. who urpcd
mat Richmond is better nh,n 10 80
S,'f" "t lnd!s"nt i'anovcrians than ,s
liauovcr itself '''"" =
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
Insists on Tcn-Minutc Schedule.

The Highland Park Citizens Associ-
alton has rejected in its entirety tho
report 81 its committee. appointed in
an effort to prpNia" y better street car
schcdul" for Highland Park. The AS
sociHtton instructed It's committee to
insist upon Il ten minute schedule for
Highland lark and 20 continue to fight
for II until this schedule is obtained.
IT is SAID that relief may he sought be
fore the State torprruiiou Commission
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
III.IsTR,T tnDnr:SS
WITH EXCELLENT VIEWS

Aftcr calling attention 10 tho con-
d.tions existent in Italy during the
life Of Michael Angelo and tho in
nnenc"s tina; mad" themselves felt in
his lille. Mr.. pra;. reviewed his works.
lie began With "Piota." spoke Of The
Gitions cXistant in Italy during the
drawn N competition with Leonardo
a. Ninci: tn" :cvcr-Complct.d Tomb
Of Popc julius H., and the ceiling of
the Sistinc Chapel
sltong contrast WAS drawn be-
twr", Michael Angelo and nanhaci.
both 81 whom were painting III III"
Vatican q, the same time ITc said
that Raphael was a great absOrbcr Of
I'll" surrounding world Of art ana that
hc "as like i rlacij lake rchcctinl-
tn" beauty OF tho scenery around hini.
Michael Angelo, an The other hand. he
pointed out, stood alou" and unin !iu-
"uc"d. Individual like Il rianr boulder.
IN" lantern slides tScd hy Mr. Pratt
III his lecture were unusually nnc and
added much to the enjoyment Of the
lecture. Thc% showed the youthful
David. symbol Of Florence, i'm ali Of
his youth and strength. ami as her
champion against all enemies. Moses
IN" l.awgiv"r. The Thmrc-. and the
Ceiling % the Sistinc Chapel. The frcs-
Goes from the Creation ia the Last
Judgment We're shown in detail
Nh, Pratt closed hts lecture with n
beautiful appr aciation Of Michael An
gcio, saying that giant forms sprang
out OF his giant soul
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
HECk AND ERtX;t:R
h.REE OK REVISED PLANS

Consulting Engineer Frazier, repre-
scutiug the company. ana Commissioners
Beck, representing the ADMINISTRATIVE
Board have practically agreed On the
revised iiankiuS plans. and Mr.. l:ect:
is satisfied that the carrying ont OF
thcS" plans viii meet tn" needs of tho
West End and VIII accord with the
wishes uf all property owners IN that
section Til" plans hay" also received
the ndors"iaeut of civ Engineer
Boiling.
Mr. i!eck. w,.ll pleased with Assistant
Engineer iiaultiuS's work. is confident
that there VIII hc no difficulty in hav-
ing III" plans adootcd by the street
Committee, and Il viii remain only to
determine whether the railroad COM
pany shall boar the entire cost of the
work or whether there shall hc an APP
portionncu, between III, company and
tho city. CITY Attorney rollard has
ruled that the entire cost shall hc upon
the railroad company Attorneys for
the Richmond, FrcCcrlckSbUr. ana po-
'omac have argued that the city should
bear n nropcrtiouutc part Of tho cx-
pense. However. that question will
probably lie determined IN the courts
All the profilcs and estimates for Tho
various plans suggested have been
worked out and prepared hy the an
irxation survey operating under the
supervision Of Assistant h.n,.incer
fiankins
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12

The National city Bank, OF New
York c:ty. has purchased from the Nir-
e!niaa Railway s2,50n,0o0 first NOR, :
gage, hi:%-year , per cent bonds
which are due in May, 1859.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12

Tho Scaboard Air Line Hallway WIN
a;ta-.l an extra twclvc-section draw
in@-room car to its train leaving THIS
city tonight AT G:35 o'clock for south
crn points. The extra car was made
necessary Ivy the expected travel from
Richmond to-day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12

The Chesapeake and Ohio Railwnv
VIII shortly inaurura;" a distinct IN
hoNation in the serving of meals ~
al trains carrying dining ears Wait
crs VIII pass through the day coaches
with trays containing, sandwiches Of
various Kinds. pies. coffee and fruits.
which viii he sold ut rcason:,hle
prizes This will lie n service. n,
doub'. appreciated 10y many patrons.
VIII" do not desire 20 purchase a meal
IN The dining car. but will be pla 81
the opportunitN 10 obtain : ri.ht
lunchcon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12

completion Of preliminary dctnils
for the construction OF two large cons,
wise merchandise piers for the %p"-
folk ana Western Railway nj Lam.
hcrtS Point Ia cost approximately 81
Noo"or. contracts for which will IN
al probability. lac awarded in tho ncxt
few weeks. viii he followed at once
10y preparations for another large i'm
pr"N"mcni at the terminals that viii
involve an outlay OF SI.0oo.00o
y" announcement CT the details IT
the additional improramcn have been
made. but IL is understood in ,ransnor-
tation circles that tho roads next dc.
velopmcnt Will he the construction of
Il SI,"co.oto grain elevator. Prcsi,!cnf
!" i. johnson and other officials Of the
Norlolli and Western mad, an iuspac-
ton 81 grain elevators on the coast
recently. and the demand from grow
ing business is such that the road
needs an elevator 10 complete its
equipment. L is said
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS
TO AID NEW RAILROAD
General Meeting Called for Thurs
day. January 20, ut JEFF
fcrSon Hotel.
y. X w. TO BUILD BIG PIERS
Announcement as to Merchandise
Facilities at Lamberts Point To
Cost ST 100000 May BE Followed
by Plans for big Grain Elevator

general meeting of all business
organizations in the city for the dis
cuSSion of the new Richmond. Kaop.t-
hammock and Northern Railway ha:
been called for Thursday. January "a.
III the jefferson Hotel Those behind
the projected road will extend invita-
tions TO the Chamber Of Commerce..
l'uSilrss Mems Club. Retail Merchants
Association, Travellers Protective AS
soci;iiion and other business orrnn.-
zati"ns. and have requested that "cp-
rescniativcs attend the meeting. There.
VIII ats" he delegates from along he
sine Of the proposed road.
No subscriptions to the stock Of tine
Irbanna road will lie made at THIS
meeting. The call Was issued tor II
discussion of the advantages to bc dc.
rived by the business interests Of the
city from the construction Of such :,
road ana to secure their Endorsement
OF the line. Both tho Chaui.r Of Com
mcrcc and the Retail Merchants A$-
ISOLATION have indnrs.d til. ncw road
and Pledged their support,
The contract has already been con-
ditionally awarded to winston X CO.
contractors. of New York ana Ri,n-
ihon', and actual work viii hc star,
ed - soon as bonds 20 the extcn, OF
Sloo,"o" have been sold Volunteer
subscribers have taken stock in "x.
cess of Sl0,o6e. aud The financing. ~
the road can he rcaaily carried out :c-
cord"ns 10 the directors.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12

o''icia! announcement was Iuttdc Mt
the local Offices OF the Chcsa peak" and
ohio Yesterday that the company hal
placed orders with the Pullman Com
panv for the construction of tv'"lr"
steel express ears. These ears ny. -
be seventy fhct IN length and - 'h"
most modern construction. ord, rs
were nlso placed with the same com
pany for six passenger coaches.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12

The bridge over the TuCalo River.
between Deer Court, Ga. au1 M1hi-
son. ;. G., on the Atianta -Char,nit .
!inc of III" southern Railway, was re-
stored yesterday morning. and throu2n
PASSENGER and freight service was "c-
snmcd. The iir'' !urlam Special TT
the Southern was the first southhouua
train !" pass over the restored bri',:c.
freight train became dcrail"d on TIN"
structur" carly sunday morning ard
went Trough span. ntcfruptin :
traffic" Trains wcr" detained pending
repairs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-01-12
BECK AND FRAZIER AGREE
ON BELT LINE PLANS
Revised Hawkins Surveys Meet Ap-
prevail of Representatives of
City and Railroad.
COST HAS BEEN CUT ~ HALF
Question Still Unsettled Whether
Railroad Must Bear Whole Cost
of Improvement or Whether City
Will Contribute.

The revised liankins plans for the
reconstruction OF the BELT Line and
the crossing Of its tracks by the Nest
End avenues provides FOR ii depression
Of the tracks. with the gradient to-
wards .hcca. The streets between
broad and cary will cross the tracks
overhead on cmhankiuents, between
four and nvc feet high. the cmhank-
,incntS at Monument ANcnUu being a
little more than -four feet in eight.
4 This. IL is said. will not IL ohjcr, ion
able 10 property owners that ave-
nue..
The revised surveys were ordered by
the Administrative Board and the coun-
ell Committee on Streets. followin. Il
hearing at which were discussed the
various proposals. heretofore. submitted
together with the suggestions Of Con
snlting Engineer Wilrus. retained by
The Times dispatch To make Il non
partisan report. The plan now ready
for consideration "mhodicS many of tho
essential features az the Wilrus report.
together with suggestions made by
Consulting Engineer Harry Frazier. re
ttaiued by tho railroad company.
The vertical clearance between the
surface of the trackway and the UNI
dersidc OF til" bridge viii be not less
I than sixteen feet. and there viii he
enough material from the excavation
To ill all the streets !" an established
grad" for distance Of 300 feet on
each side of the railroad right 81 way.
/ from Broad TO Cary street. and also
4 70 fill the intervening ground To the
level. or slightly above IN" street
grades as they viii be established.
which will make the topography Of
the ground conform to the changed
conditions made necessary by the aaop-