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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

1t is understood that j. H. Fraz-
ier of Cour d Alene, a brother of
Arthur Frazier. of Merchants slated
for the position of assistant attorney
general, in the Office of Attorney
General Elect Walters.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

Mrs. Inez Milholland Boisseyain,
the noted woman suffrage speaker of
New York City,who lectured at Boise
during the campaign, died at Los
Angeles last Saturday night, of
pneumonia She contracted a cold
while on the speaking tour.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

1t is reported that hundreds of
bushels of good apples rotted on the
ground in the North Yakima valley,
Washington, on account of insuffici-
ent help to pick the fruit, when on
the tree.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

In collision between the 7.3O In
terurban car, near the beet sugar
factory at Nampa Sunday, 1S head
of cattle were killed, owned by Berry
Bros. The accident occurred where
the road comes down a sharp decline
and where it is difficult for the mot
orman to see ahead.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
Bibles, Testaments and Scripture
Text Calendars.

I am able to supply bibles and
testaments of all styles and prices.
Bibles for ministers, teachers, schol-
ars, old folks, and for the home.
Also 1 handle an elegant art scrip
ture text calendar for 1917. for 25c.
No better Christmas present could
be found than a nice bible or cal
sndar. Address,
L. A. CAMPBELL.
2t Nampa, Idaho.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

In the district court at Caldwell
this week the recent reissuance of
bonds in the sum of $365,600 by the
Nampa irrigation district,
was confirmed by the court.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

A republican newspaper says: Lots
of people are trying to convince
themselves that they enjoy the trip
up Salt river"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
rRApERs DAY DECEMBER Cd.

On Saturday, December I'd. there
win be the regular monthly traders
day sale in Meridian, at the usual
time and place.
Manager Leo Marsters says there
will be good list of horses, cows,
milch COWS, young stock, and hogs.
Remember the date and be in Mertd-
Ian.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

A man who could lift a barrel of
flour used to be regarded as Won
der. Now he is doing very we'll if he
can raise the price.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

A very good article from the De-
partment of Agriculture can be found
in another column of this paper. 1t
tells of how to prepare and make
butter, on a small scale and with
the facilities possessed by every
farm home.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

The Warren (Ohio) Chronicle says:
We, of the east, are inclined to think
it is the real Wild West since Tues
days election.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

]. Jester Jr., for many years the
capable secretary of the Pioneer Irri-
cation district, at Caldwell, has re-
signed to accept a position with the
Caldwell Forwarding Co. Fred l..
Evans, of Greenleaf, will be the new
secretary.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
Utah and Vermont appear to have
obtained a divorce.

Betting is all dead wrong at best
but when you bet on the wrong side
it's a bowling sin.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

The school land amendment also
carried by vote of 64,973 for and
1904 against.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-12-01

Idaho went dry at the recent ell
ection by vote of almost three to
one. The vote was 90,576 for and
35,456 against.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01

Ophelia roses, palms and ferns were
the house decorations. st
The bride wore gown OF ivory
satin and chantilly lace trimmed with
pearls and made with a court train
Her tulle veil was held in place by a
band of silver. Her bouquet was a
shower of lilies of the valley and bride
roses. st 4-
Mrs. Edward Kelly. matron OF hon.
or, wore her wedding gown OF ivory
satin and chantilly lace. In her hair
she wore bird of paradise and she
carried white chrysanthemums.
Miss Claire McCaffrey, sister OF the
bridegroom, and Miss Mary Kline
were the bridesmaids. Miss Claire
wore a gown of pink chiffon and sill
yer lace and carried pink chrysanthe-
NUNS. Miss Mary's gown was OF or
child faille and her bouquet of pink
chrysanthemums. Both wore pink pic
ture hats.
After wedding trip to the east Mr.,
and Mrs. McCaffrey will be at home.
on November IS at go South Thirty
first street, Omaha. "9
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01

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i cares mighty little for her complexion.
You'll be one Of the happiest women In the
world when you actually see your skin tax
ing on the bloom and purity of rose. 1t
all depends on you now. absolutely, !.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01
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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01
McCaffrey-Schoup Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Leona
Schoup, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Grant J. Schoup of Council Bluffs, and
Mr.. Sherman McCaffrey, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Owen McCaffrey of this
city, took place Saturday morning at
$50 o'clock at the Holy Family Cath
Ollie church in Council Bluffs, the Rev
Father Quinn officiating. Miss Wini.
fred Traynor of Omaha played both
the Lohengren and Mendelssohn wed
ding marches and Miss Catherine
Higgins of Council Bluffs sang Il
Love You Truly" Mr.. John Halpine
sang the Ave Maria. Following the
ceremony wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the brides par
ents.
Mr.. James McCaffrey, brother OF
the bridegroom, acted as best man.
Mr.. Howard Downey and'Mr Edward
McCaffrey, brother OF the bridegroom,
were the ushers. The church was dec
GRATED in white daisies and ferns.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01

A. J, Love- Norris Brown
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Conncll had in
their party:
Messrs and Mesdames--
Harry o. Clarke. Fred W. Clarke.
Haiieck Rose,
Mr.. Luther Drake entertained at
dinner;
Nessrs and Mssdamss--
U. Y, Fairfield. q. W, Dixon.
DR.. and Mrs. F. N. Conner had a.
their dinner guests:
Mr.. and Mrs n. A. Hall
| Mrs George yoss,
| Mr.. Charles Deuel..
Mr.. and Mrs. N. H. Loomls gave
q dinner party for their guest, Miss
Gertrude Hull, Of Salina, Kan. Covers
were placed for:
Gertrude Hun, Martha Dale
Marjorie Rowland.
| Messt#.-- Messrn.--
Alex O. Loom!s, Howard GArv.a.
Albert II. BeBch, Mrs. John Dale.
Albert W, Gordon.
A Dutch treat party was COM
Messrs, and Mssdames--
n. F. Kloke, ]. W. Towis,
Il 2. Edwards Frank waltsr
w. II. BucholA
Misses Mlsses---
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarke G. Powell en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Cooley
and Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Moorhead.
Dining with Mr.. and Mrs. r. L.
| Huntley we're:
Mossrs and Mesdames---
Herbert Wheeler ID. $, westbrook.
| Mr.. and Mrs, Harry Doorly had as
their dinner guests:
Messrs. and Mesdanles--
Daniel Baum. Ross Towle.
Mrs. Mary Mora Of Eaton. Pa.
| Mr.. Paul Cooley.
Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Carlisle en-
tertained at dinner. their guests be-
ing;
r. II. Gaines, b. w. scandreth.
Mrs. N, G, Peters
Miss Marjorie Cavers.
Mr. J, A. cavers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Low enter.
tanned at the dinner-dance, when Mr.,
Fletcher Of Boston, Mrs. Lows
brother, was the out-of-town guest
Guests OF the Lows were:
! Messrs. and Mesdames---
=. u. sprayue, Howard II. Baidriss.
Mn Mr., ' Arthur Remington I; ~ 'ad''a'
Charles Saunders. Harry Mccormick.
Mrs. Ben Gallagher had as her
guests:
Arthur ouiou, Frank Keosh
Mra John N. Baldwin.
Hru. Charles Green.
M. Frank Burnley
| Mr.. and Mrs. Willard d. Hosford
entertained party Of fourteen, while
W. 6. Blackwell, w. A. Fraser and
y. II. Caldwell had parties of four.
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Pegau enter
tanned one of the largest parties, a
group OF sixteen guests. Mr.. and Mrs,
w. L. Carey had nine guests; E. w.
Gunther, eight; while smaller parties
were given by B. F. Gallagher, ]. H.
Rushton, P. F. Petersen, c. B. Mo
ser, 6. A. Roberts, G. f. EnQlcr. A.
1 0. Petersen, E. R. Perfect. c. r,
Howe, c. G. Mcdonald, w. w. Hoye,
w H. Snails, Z. H. Burkett, w. L.
Byrne, 3. L, Howell, H. B. Brown
and c H. Marley.
j One Of the larger parties of young
people dining together at the club in.
cluded the following:
Messrs, and Mechanics
Barton Willard, George Rediok.
Walter Roberts, John w. Madden
Edward A. Creighton, Louis Clark.
Charles .. Nets,
| Missea-- Masses
Louise Dinning. Kathryn Torrance
Trace Allison. of Los Angeles
| Measrs-- Messrs =
Charles Allison. Joe Miliard.
Louis Burgess,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01
out-of.Town Maids for Ball.

The board Of governors of Ak-Sar-
Ben announce the following list OF
out-of-town maids for the coronation
ball Friday evening:
Misses Norma Mack and Harriet
Mack Of Buffalo, N. Y; Miss Madge
L Daniels, Ord, Neb.; Miss Blanche
Sporting, Chadron, Neb.; Miss Verna
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01
Happy Hollow Club Closes.

Hundreds of diners attended the
last dinner-dance of the season at
Happy Hollow club last evening. Mr..
and Mrs. John F. Flack entertained a
family party, at which the guests
were:
Messrs. and Mesdames--
Myles McFayden, John T. BrownIee.
Mrs. p. H, Brownlee of Washington, Pa.
Miss Gladys Sherman New York City.
Mr. George Flack.
A Dutch" treat party at Happy
Hollow club last evening included
Mcssrs, and Mesdames--
W. l.. Carey, H. r. Mcdonald
W. A. Piel.
DR.. and Mrs. @. d. Shipherd.
Mrs. W. N. LETTERS. .-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01
Smith Bradford Wedding.

The wedding of Miss Lucy. Semple,
Bradford and former Lieutenant Ray
mond Durno Smith last Tuesday in
Springfield, ILL.,, was the elimination;
OF romance begun here over three
years ago. when Lieutenant Smith.
son of General Frederick Smith, was
stationed with the Fourth infantry at
Fort Crook and Miss Bradford was
associated with Miss Isabel Lowden.
in the latter's studio as the instruc-
tor in dancing. Miss Bradford came
to Omaha with Miss Lowden and re-.
NAMED only a year, since which time
She has been teaching dancing in, St.
Louis and Chicago. Lieutenat Smith
ICo,ti,,a,I ~, D,ra Thr.a-f,ol E1,a = =
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01

Continued on Page Three-Col. Fi,e)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01

Miss Elsie Saunders, sol South
Twelfth street. Lincoln; Miss Honey
we'll, 1900 South Twenty-fourth street
Lincoln; Miss Lucille Green, Indianap-
oils, Ind; Miss Alice Roberts, Cleve-
land, O.; Miss Fanny Schibsby, Min
neapolis, Mimi; Miss Mary c. Della
hunty, Charleston, S. c.; Miss Mary
Kate Watts, Meridian, Miss; Miss
Belle Beazelle, Minneapolis, MINI;
Miss Irene Crosse, Pasadena, CAL;
Miss Cecile Andrews, St. Paul, Mimi;
Miss Dorothy Lee Morehead, Lin
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01
What
! is Going On
in Society Circles
Vail Jaquith Wedding Party.


Sharing in social interest with Ak
Sar-Ben festivities is the marriage Of
Miss Alice Jaquith, daughter OF Mrs.
A. B. Jaquith, and Mr.. Elias Vail of
Poughkeepsie, which takes place Sat-
urday evening at St. Barnabas church
Miss Jaquith's matron of honor will
be her sister, Mrs. Clifford Weller OF
this city, and Miss Meliora Davis is to
be maid OF honor. Miss Isabel Vim
sonhaler and Miss Eugene Patterson
are the other Omaha attendants, while
Miss Lucille Greene OF Indianapolis
and Miss Alice Roberts of Cleveland
will complete the party, The best man
and the ushers all come from the east
with one exception, John Caldwell.
who is an usher. Herman Vail of
Poughkeepsie, cousin OF the groom
Is to be best man, and Chester Spauld-
ing and Robert Smith, both of Pough-
keepsie. and Victor Stibolt OF Daven-
port will be the other ushers. Mr..
Vail and his best man and ushers will
reach Omaha Tuesday, but Miss
Greene and Miss Roberts are already
here.
The wedding party, however, has
two more important members in the
flower girl and the ring bearer. The
former will be Miss Elinor Kountzc.
In the society movie" given last june
for the Child Saving institute Miss
laquith was the heroine and little
Miss Kountze acted as flower girl in
the movie wedding OF Miss Jaquith
and Robert Burns. The ring bearer
will be the brides nephew, Charles
Frederick Weller, jr.
Beginning Monday with a luncheon
at Miss Vinsonhaler's home there will
be one and two entertainments daily
for Miss Jaquith and Mr.. Vail. Mrs.
Jaquith gives a luncheon Tuesday for
the out-of-town members Of the we'd
ing party and that evening there will
be a dinner for all OF the wedding
party at the home Of Miss Meliora
Davis, followed by an Orpheum party,
Wednesday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
Clifford Weller give a dinner at the
University club for them, preceding
the Ak-Sar-Ben electric parade, and
after the parade Miss Eugene Pat
terson will be the hostess at supper
at the Fontcneile.
Thursday Mrs. Charles Kountze
gives breakfast at noon at her home.
and the same evening there will be
the wedding rehearsal at St. Barnabas
and dinner at the Omaha club given
by Mrs. Jaquith. John Caldwell will
entertain the wedding party at dinner
Friday evening at the Omaha club
prior to the ball, and they, with a
number Of others, will be the guests
Of Philip Metz at supper at the
Omaha club afterward. Saturday, the
day OF the wedding, is left free, Miss
laquith preferring not to accept any
invitations for that day, after 4 week
SO crowded with festivities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01

Smith, Tilden, Neb.; Miss Floy Stotts,
Nemaha, Neb.; Miss Mamie Pifer,
Lyons, Neb.; Miss Margaret Donelan,
Plattsmouth, Neb.; Miss Louise Coe.
Nebraska City; Miss Genevieve Jones,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01
Close Of Field Club.

One OF the largest Dutch treat par.
ties at the closing dinner-dance al The
Field club Saturday evening included;
Messrs. and Mesdanes--
G. ] Merriam. H. q. whitIock.
M a. Doueeur. Guy Andrews Of
= II. sehwaser, Council Bluffs
J, y Fradenhurg.
pr, and Mrs. H A. wahi.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. A. Wells enter,
tanned at dinner at the club last eve.
ming. Their guests were:
Mrssrs. and assdamos---
Y 4. spauldlng, D. +. Riley,
Mrs. George Shields.
Another Dutch treat party included.
Or. and Mrs. W. HI Walker
Messrs and Mesdamrs--
Oscar 1ieben A. C. Hartman
Maynard Swartz,
Mrs. John sheehan of Chicago.
Mrs. J. J. Mould ~ milwaukee,,
Mr. and Mrs. c, D. Stprtevant had
in their party:
Messrs and Mechanics
A, ". Shotwcl b. Kvennd
Mrs. GLADDEN. James OF Chicago.
With Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. E. King
bell were:
Messrs. and Mesdames-
VI ". Young, Bruce Young.
Miss Ruby Klingbeil.
Mr.. Wallace Young,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Hunter had as
their guests at the Field club Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Cameron and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. S. Whitworth OF Lincoln.
"A DR.. and Mrs. B. A McDermott had
in their party:
Or. and Mrs. II. l.. Arnold.
Messrs. and Mesdames--
J. II Mithen. ]. o. siford
A. /. Root,
Mr.; and Mrs. II. G. Krans enter,
tanned for:
pr. and Mrs. !. G. Wood.
NJ M,: and Mrs. II 4, Quinn.
orshA Quinn Of Loretta Dellon.
Council Bluffs.
Messrn.-- Mesurs
Leslie II. kranx, Edgar II. Moore.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Woodland en-.
tertained party of twelve, while
smaller parties were given by w. E
Silver, z. H. Rowland, c. B. Liver
E. H. O'Shea, Mrs. Frank Tubbs, O.
S. Goodrich, Harley Conant, G. C.
Hutchinson, ]. L. Pray, H. H. Lowell
]. D. Hartnett, ]. Trimble, H. X. Shat,
fer, w. E. Maloney, ]. w. Gamble
Shirley H. Wilson, Victor Smiley
Franklin Shotwell, A. 7. Wilson, Al.
bert Calm, Herbert Daniel, w. S
Randall. Simeon Jones and Lester
Drishaus.
Another Dutch treat party included
hessrs. and Mesdames-
Frank Ewing, r, D. Pollard,
A. w. scribner, John r. Dale.
n. +. Pollard Of e. p. smith,
Terra cera, Fla;
One of the Dutch treat parties in.
Guided the following:
Messrs. and Mesdames--
Edward T. Boyer. Paul Burielsh.
Claire Haird. IA. q. Milhken,
Edward W. Baird. Robert Manley.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shirley Wilson hat
Is their guests DR.. and Mrs. ]. F. An
son and Mrs. Kuhlan Of Nebrask;
City.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-01

coin; Miss Katherine Krug, Fort
Crook, Neb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
18c Madras Shirting 10c

AN especially fine quality for mems A shirts. Fast colors. A wide range of handsome patterns. 36 inches wide. Shirt patterns of 3 yards each. 1Sc qual- 1no ity, tomorrow. yard .............. lUC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
10 Yards of l0c Cambric for

1Sc Galatea Cloth 10c
 CHOICE from 5000 yards of fine
 quality 36-inch Percales at a saving of sc a yard tomorrow. A broad range of pretty light and dark patterns. Full 15c 1nn quality, yard .. 1VN
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18
25c Gaberdine Suiting 121ae
25c White Organdies 121bc

LUST 500 yards of fine. sheer quality
 White Organdy to offer at half-price tomorrow. 40 inches wide The seasons most popular fabric Full 25c 1O1nO quality. tomorrow. at ........ 1A ~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-18

30c Bleached Sheeting 24c
 SAVING of 6c yard if you get
 your sheeting In our basement tomorrow. An extra heavy quality, free from starch or dressing, full 81 inches wide, soft. smooth finish. Worth soc a yard. special in Ohn our basement, yard ...... L4C
Chicago eagle., 1916-05-27
For state Auditor.

SsSeO No0SsSVs
HOMER ]. T1CE, Menard.
WILLIAM H. CRUM, Sangamon.
WIN. H. EUBANKS, sangamon.
DAVID e. SHANNAHAN, COOK.
e. c. PERKINS. LINCOLN.
For Congressman At Large.
MEDILL MCCORMICK, Cook.
B. M. CHIPERF1ELD, Fulton.
The democratic candidates are %
follows:
For Governor.
EDWARD F. DUNNE, Cook.
WILLIAM e. WILLIAMS, Pike.
HENRY M. PINDELL. Peoria.
WILLIAM M. FARMER. Fayette.
For Lieutenant Governor.
3ARRATT O'HARA, Cook.
STEPHEN D. CANADAY, Montgom
cry.
For Secretary of state.
LEWIS q. STEVENSON, Mclean.
For Attorney General.
PATRICK J. LUCEY, La Sale.
Ror state Treasurer.
WILLIAM RYAN, JR.. vermilion.
For state Auditor.
JAMES J. BRADY, Cook.
For Congressman at Large.
LOUIS F1TZHENRY, Mclean.
Chicago eagle., 1916-05-27
THE HICAcO EAoLE.
OUT FOR THE JOBS
The Big Battle Of 1916 Has Already
Lined up Number Of Candidates
for State Offices.

Candidates are springing up on all
ides for the big fight next year for
tate off1ces.
The leading republican candidates,
whose booms will be opened soon for
'arious offices are:
For Governor.
FRANK l.. SMITH, Livingston.
FRANK o. LOWDEN, Ogle.
ANDREW Russell, Morgan.
WIN. W. BENNETT, winnebago.
CHARLES ADKINS, Piatt.
ORvlLLE F. BERRY. Hancock.
For Lieutenant Governor.
JOHN @. OGLESBY. Logan.
For Secretary Of state.
LOUIS l.. EMMERSON, Jefferson
JAMES W. GULLET, Hardin.
HOWARD JAYNE. Warren.
JOHN A. WHEELER, Sangamon.
WALTER B. WESTON, Cook.
ALBERT ERICKSON. COOK.
For Attorney General.
RICHARD J. BARR, Will.
WALTER NJ. PROvfNE, Christian.
GEORGE W. WILSON, Adams.
SAMUEL A. ETTELsON. Cook.
For state Treasurer.
NELSON N. LAMPERT.
LEN SMALL, Kankakee.
GEORGE T.. KEYS. Sangamon.
ALBERT J. OLSON, McHenry.
Chicago eagle., 1916-05-27
SANITARY DISTRICT or CHICAGO.

President Tnomas A. smyth.
Clerk. John Ac0illsn.
Comptroller. Francis D. Conery.
Treasurer. John A. Mccormick
Trustees:
Thomas A. Smyth.
James NJ. DALEY.
Charles q. Reading.
Edward Kane.
Patrick J. Carr.
Fred d. Brett.
Thomas N. Sullivan.
George W. Paullia.
Wallace q. CLARK
Facts about the Sanitary District
and drainage canal:
The main and water power chan.
mel 10 10 miles long.
Length of river. lake to Robsy
street, 6 miles.
Length river diversion channel. II
miles.
Width main channel. Robey street
to Summit:
Bottom. 40 feet; top. 1913.
Width main channel, Summit to
WILLOW springs:
Bottom, 202 feet; top. 200.
Width main channel, Willow Springs
to Lockport (rock section): Bottom,
l60 feet; top. l62.
Width river diversion channel: Bot
tom. 200 feet.
Minimum depth of water in main
channel, 22 feet.
Current in earth sections. 1 IA miles
per hour.
Current in rock sections, 10 mils'
per hour
Present capacity Of canal. S00.C0t
cubic feet per minute.
Total amount OF excavation, +2,22s.
ss6 cubic yards.
The north shore channel, extending
from Lawrence avenue to Lake Michi
gan, In the village Of Wilmette, Il
about 8 miles long with wafer deptl
OF 1876 feet.
Construction Of the Sag canal Il
drain the Calumet region was begul
In the summer Of 1911.
Sag channel will be - miles lon
when work 10 finished.
Ralph Temple has great car In th
eight-cylinder Hollier. II 10 . Srea
car, high grade and popular Wit
everybody who has used 1t.
John L. Forcn 10 talked Of for Cit
Treasurer.
Chicago eagle., 1916-05-27
ASK FOR WATER Meters
City Club Engineers Say They
Are Only Solution Of Chicago
Water Problem.

City Club engineers have made
report urging immediate steps to rem.
edy the citys water system.
Nearly half the water pumped, &C.
cording to the engineers, Is wasted
through leaks. carelessness Of con.
sumers, and widespread extravaganza
In the use Of the water.
The report Is signed by Z. w. Bemis,
public utility engineer; Ray Palmer,
former city electrician, and Henry w.
Clausen, assistant city engineer.
Their principal recommendation Is to
make the installation Of meters com.
pulsory all over the city.
"A serious problem confronts Chi.
cago," the report says. During the
months Of largest water waste In the
very cold and in very hot weather the
pressure IL insufficient for the fourth
floors Of apartment houses, the mum.
ber of which Is rapidly increasing.
I'm any considerable fire at some
distance from o large main enough
water might not be obtained for eff
Client service by several engines pump
ing at once. Most large cities main
tain q much higher pressure in resi-
dence districts than does Chicago"
The engineers recommend that three
preliminary steps be taken at once:
"The city council should appropriate
$4,000 for the construction Of metel
vaults at the curb where they cannot
be set In Easements.
"All unmetered premises devoted ir
whole or part to business and all pub
lie buildings should be metered.
1.-THE city water department SHOULD
have the authority to set meters no
only rs now. where the frontage ratt
is 800 per year and more, but where
It Ia $50 per year. Later the limi
should be reduced to $25 q year."
In Chicago the per capita pumpag'
Of water IL 254 gallons. or twice al
much as most large cities where me
ters are universal.