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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-15

MEN WANTED 10 SELL GROCERIES
Selling experience not necessary.
cory houses Capital over 81. 900. o0o),
wants ambitious men In your ocality
to sell direct to nationally
known brands of an extensive line Of
groceries, paints. roofings, lubricating
oils. stock foods etc. No capital re-
CURED. Commissions advanced. Write
today. StateGage and county desired.
John Sexton Go, 352 w. Illinois ST.,
Chicago. IH-S&I-r '
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.HEIH-MAIE

PRINTER-cAPABLE YOUNG PRINT.
er who can make up forms, do joh
work and set ads, wanted at once. r
H. FAddsn,' Grand Forks, N. y,
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n BAKERIES.
OUT or TOWN ORDERS PROMPTL1
nIted. ChleaG0 BAKERY. SIS D. sra 81
0ATHD
BUSINESS CHANCES.

WANTED - BUSINESS MAN WITH
ability to open. district sales Office for
OLD established well rated rnanufac-
II turing firm. Wonderful opportunity
Tor right. party to connect with entire
" new line Of business without com
required. Should net at least SIC. 900
first y year. International Machine
Company, Suite 314 Wolf Bldg, Baltt-
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HOUSES FOR aAI1e
Watch Grand Fork. Grow

FOR sALE
u. 500.00-7-room, all modern house on
Blvd. Ave-. very large lot.
$2,400. 00-6-room house, all modern but
heat. with furniture. $2,675.00.
81. 500.00-7-room house, all modern but
heat, hardwood floors down
stairs: has large barn and
garage
81, 6oo.0o-Smail house and lot on lone;
city water and SO foot lot.
5000. 00-6-rooln. all modern cottage on
s4,7oo.oo-;7.roon house. all modern bu.
heat on Cottonwood ST.
$4,000. 00-f-room house. all modern. on
University Ave.
IS, 000. 00-6-room house. all modern but
heat, on University Ave.
4 Zoo. 00-6-room house, all MODERN, on
International Ave.
5000. 00-New all modern house, hard
wood floors and finish In
Riverside Park.
$500. 00-6 room cottage on Cheyenne
Ave-, all modern but heat.
81 ,5O0.00-7-room house. all modern but
heat, on N. 4th st. g
NV NJ 49,
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LAND-320 ACRES. e MILES SOUTH
| SIMla. Colo. 30 titled: s level. soiI
ideal: Fenced; produces like Iowa: sell
Observation-Disclosures terms. World
Realty CO.. COLORADO aprtnes,IColo.
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WE BUY AND SELL SECOND HAND
furniture, also repair furniture and
pack for shipping. Northwestern EHlr-
n1turs Co. Phone 11l.W. 301 8. 3rd st
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'wANTED-FIRsTs CLASS SODA. DIS
penser Or good helper; at once. H. X.
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OFFER WONDERFUL oPPoR-
tunity to reliable man to make from
$50 to 500 weekly ct ONE in spare
time. Direct by mail proposition. NO
only $3.50. Mutual. Co. Minneapolis.
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Cut ths picture ON All rour sidsa
Then carefully fold dotted line / In
fts entire length. Then dotted line, ;
ana 20 on. Fold each section uc1er-
meath accurately. When completed
turn over and you'll fjnd. . surprising
result. Save. the pictures.
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. : esseseses
Used Car Bargains
> 1870 passenger Buick :
, 1915 passenger Buick KS .
. Sport Model Overland :
One Ton Maxwell Truck :
: Ford RoIdater with delivery Bog :
> 81, attached. =
!. 1913 cylinder WHY'S knight :
, lSfo-8s cylinder Cadillac, good as .
!. You wiii.nnd exceptional values in .
> any Of these cars at PRICES that .
. are appealing. !
. ). p: sANDLIE. INC. !.
; I21o DeMefs Ave. :
. Grand Forks. N. D.
. . -. !. ~. !. -. . IS
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FARM LANU3

IMPROVED QUARTER NORTHEAST
OF st. Thomas, comparatively new
house, barn and. granary.S Attractive
grove. good water. Twenty acres
fenced May be bought reasonably, on
easy terms. Horn, S313 2nd Ave. g..
"a Minneapolis, MINI.
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FARE LANDS

4N4S0S44N@ AOlU4IOkSI
& Mlinimg Co.
Usk, British Columbia
veteran civil engineer of the North
II Country now of Usk. British Co
lumbia and A.. H. Allan OF Wal
halla, secretary. Of the company.
are here today In the interests of
the company.
This company mas nrst class
heavily tinbered, estimated O q
seryatively at 125 million b.. NJ.
feet. They control four hundred
million feet of government timber
besides.
Another. a larger mill. having .
daily capacity OF $4,000 feet will
be in operation about January LIST. %
d A third lumber mill of 100000
daily capacity will be erected next
plant is.under CONSTRUCTION Which
Will generate about 5000 horse
power.
The company owns Fl mineral
heavily ttmbered Also carrying
They drew first prize for best ex-
hibit Of gold, copper ore at Prince
Rupert and two prizes at the
Smithers Exhibition in competi-
tion with all the mines In North q,
western British Columbia II
Mr.. whitman and other noted
mining engineers predict big
things. for these mines, although
they are only in the development
stage. {sS s#SE
Present stockholders should In
crease their holdings before the
HSleS Of common stock Is CLOSED.
All stoclSto date has been sold by
hesofficeTs and directors without
any expenses Q the company,
whichSis authorised tn sell stock
In this state.
Any person desiring Information
canSlook thieScompany up insDun's
Rate Book OF apply at Canadian
Government Office, Grand Forks.
or write direct to the, sScretary Of
the company at WAlhAlla. N, D.
rasfHtItI ,AtiAs ~ tfa@N 49, EslN 3N-=tA-
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SEE T. II. c. A. AUTO SCHOOL, Los
Angeles. None better. Start right.
JANIToR WANTED. ST. MIcHAEL's
hospital. ~ l,z; 80
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EXCLUSIVE TERRITORY AND CO.
operation for speciality men selling
motion picture advertising rental s@rv-
ice to anker and nifty other line4 Of
ands,liberal p~lan,s+acovering the Kost
:. direct and powerful form of adgef-
Using: Our statesmen are EARRING
n connrtaissions hp%tos the rate Of $g6.-
sion stickers need reply. Alexander
Z Film Co., Spokane. Wash.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-15

I WANT 100 MEN AND WOMEN
quick to take orders for Conner rain
body buys. McCrary's profits last year
were $5,1ls.0o. New styles, wonderful
bargains. direct from manufacturer to
wearer: Barnes made $50 in 90 days.
year for three average orders a day.
$40 q day for your spare time. No de-
lfvering nor collecting. No capital re-
ing a beautiful sample coat. Write
quick for liberal offer. The Conner
Mfg. Co, Dept. G-158. Dayton. Ohio.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-15

SECONDHAND FURNITURE. STOVES.
Nckenxfe. los 30. Third. Phone $50.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-15

BUILDINGS. . MILES FROM
city. free rent for occupancy; See Sui
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ONE OR TWO ROOMS FOR LIGHT
housekeeping. Phone 1001-W. i,
FURNITURE FOR sALE-LEAVING
town. 1922 lone Ave. -
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-15

LAW LIBRARY AND COMPLETE sET
Of onice furniture and equipment,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1920-11-15

AMERICAN WALNUT SET CHIT
fonier, dresser, bed and other house
hold articles. 1874 Second Avenue.
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FARMS, GROVES q CITY PROPERTY
Write us for information.
CA. .HardWick. q Co. @
Lakeland, Fla.
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NICE CoMFoRTARlE ROOM For :
" for light housekeepinR. or sleepinl
room. COL. Second Ave-. call ! hael
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tts entire length. Then dotted line. ;
and % on. Fold each sectioA ucaer.
meath accurately. When completed
turn over ana you'M find . surprising
result. save the pictures.
PRINrER-cAPABLE YOUNG PRINT
er who can make up forms, do Job
Mof F.a ass "a dls sSs' S xssssa n Fl s. once \
FIREMEN. RRAKEMEN, .,25o-,soo.
Write osnliy (Which posit.on 1D5"t RaiIvsy
care Herald.
wANrED-F1Rsra GLASS SODA DIS
Geist Co.. ,aS -
SEE Z; II. e a: AUTO SCHOOL, LOS
JANIToR WANTED. ST. M1cHAEL's
lnosP!.a !. .. 80. -.
HEIP-SAIESHiEN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SALES REP
resentative for Devils Lake, North Da
kota and, adjacent territory in northern
nslf,of North Dakots Line consists Of
metal signs. for advertising purposes.
An excellent opportunity for real pro-
never sres ss1s Earning hSs p savfbiIsaes
unlimited. A two and one-half million
dollar concern. Make reservation now
Wood Myers agss COMPANY xoq Western ms Sales les
Division, Springfield. Ohio.
I WANT l9o MEN AND WOMEN
coats M waterproof aprons. Every
were t5.als;oo: New styles. wonderful
ssassan' Barnes e11sst m 1ss% ss:s in g ssy to
Tremendous profits for you. $500 a
year for. three average orders = day.
liVering nor collecting. No capital re-
CURED. I furnish everything, includ-
ing q beautiful sample coat. Write
Mfg. Co. Dept. Gs15s. Dayton. Ohio io"ef
MEN WANTED 70 SELL GROCERIES
o9e Of worlds SldRs' largest 1 %hole aessss srS:
cory houses Capital over 1000. ooo),
want. ambitious men IN your~ locality
to sell direct to consumer nationally
known brands of an extensive lire Of
groceries, paints. rooings. lubricating
oils. stock foods etc. No capital re-
CURED. Commissions advanced: Write
ohnIsexton SO. s52 w. Illinois ST.
Chicago, 1H.h%I5
THEE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. CNA-
drug. dry goods and general store
in North Dakota for "Rixler Staple
portunity.s Unusual cooperation. Eib-
eral commission. Backed by national
advertising, an aggressive worker scan
Gillett. General Manager. The Miles r.
Bixler Co., 2o2-46 Carlin Bldg, Cleve-
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LARGE MANUFACTURING coRPoR.
a,tion wants capable men, to open
5000 to $4,000 necessary; handle your
own money; Exclusive rights; pa
tented article, money-making possible
tiles unlimited. Will pay expenses to
Baltimore 1t you qualify. A0drese
Mr.. Clsmmer. Sales Manager, 6O3 N.
Eutaw ST.. Baltimore. Nd. s
FARM FOR SALE OR WILL TRADE
for stock Of general merchandise or
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BUTToNLES STORM PROTECTOR
for coats, sweaters, shawls, furs.
Greatest q seller, good commits
sion. Main n side line. Sells all
stores. Pocket sample. Illinois
Novelty Co., SOL Tacoma Bldg, Chi
" Ill. n. p.
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ARE OFFERING FOR SALE ONE
of the best equipped dray lines in one
Of the best towns in North Dakota.
Ice business in connection. II. inter-
ested write to I. 4. Beebe. Velva,
North Dakota.
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BURROUGHS BILLIARD TABLE, 8
quarter size. Call at Ontario Furniture
Dept, u
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PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS


FURNISHED OR UNFURNIsiIfcr
modern room for 2 men Board ri TA.
stree 6fS Internat3onAa. PhDn1
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sLEEPING ROOM FOR RENT ~
strictly modern hones 0entlenaon
only. ca CheGtuut. Phone lekl9,
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HOMESEEKERS - SEND FOR vIR-
: gtntas farm list. Dept 1874. Ernporia..
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HEIiP-sA1IEsSlEN

20 @sHEI4-SA1ESMEN
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SALES REP
r~esentative for Devils Lake, North Da-
kota and adjacent territory in northern
"a. half OF North Dakota. Line consists of
exclusive. art calendars. h~igh-grade
leather goods, indoor n outdoor
metal signs. for advertising purposes.
An excellent. opportunity for real pro-
ducers. Necessity for advertising
eve greater. Earning possibilities
unlimited. A two. and 0ne-half million
dollar concern. Make reservation now
for the new, ADDRESS The Ell
wood Myers Company. Western Sales
Division, Springfield. Ohio.
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HIGH GRADE MAN WANTED-TO
SELL unexcelled oil s%pecialties for
, foundry. textile and tanning industry.
for established Chicago concern. Good
opportunity and protection of terri
tory. OIL and Chemical Corp. Chi
The Jones County news., 1920-09-23
Pat and the Niggers

Even the nggers have found out about Pats head
trouble An educated coon by the name Of Prof Neya H.
Thomas depores the political degeneracy Of Mississippi as
once ao ably filled by Hirman Reyels and Blanche K.
Bruce with Pat We wonder il this mpudent Burr Head"
ever heard DC our PAUL. We sorry to have to apologize
to ngge for fhe condition of affairs but dant help
i6 now Sill Che 9nd oil their terms most all Of as
haned Of M State Of affairs and promise to rectify the
matter Do The first opportunity
we like would gaG word to chat Coon that we NIissis-
aippns eep supply Of grass rope and pine knots on
hand III M carion as he and would be glad to have him
com 3ew h4le and investigate conditions at first hand
The Jones County news., 1920-09-23

No hand touches the Laurel
bottle from the time it is placed in
the cleaning machine until it is
capped ready 70 ship.
The guaranteed goodness of
Laurel drinks makes them ideal for
home use. Drink them every
day at meals, between meals.
Serve them TO the children.
The Laurel line is large. Each
Of the following is marked with
the Laurel label your guide to
best drinks:
Wards Orange Crush Chocolate Cream
Wards Lemon-Crush Root Beer
Ginger Ale Peach Mellow
Cream Soda Strawberry nIist
Celery Tonic Grapo
'oelss soda Naterl @ Grape Soda Water
Soldbyleadingdealers Tryabot-
lie today. Then send home a case.
The Jones County news., 1920-09-23

Editor Newe,
ia nv last letter 70 the News
i made the statementthat we were
nolcnper expected 10 obey Civi
Law and authority; hat The mill
tary spirit had permeated our
very beings. Since them a mod-
ern manufacturer of public sen p
timens made this siatemet.
"Public sentiment is stronger
than theIaw. /" Sentiment | know
is force, but this statement does
not eminete from any other mind
than one that knows Of some law
about to be violated, or already
violated. Christ came to give Us
US q new and better law. but he
did not tell the people to violate
the law they already had, but
fulfil the the slaw to the letter
Tn Jones County we are advised
TO say, to hell with the law, public
sentiments is against it. Sentiment
was considerable worked up
against O recent order OF the
Board Of Supervisors but
the waters was notmade SO muddy
but that the little fishes could
still be seen, and the roads goes
unworked, "lill when?"
sentimentI know is a force, but
he man that pats sentiment ahea d
Of law and is nothing but boil
shevic, pure and simple and he
heeds to be under military rule
until hersachs7 that high pin (
of citizen ship, where he can adj
wise the people 70 obey the law
intill we can make a better one
q take its place. Now public sen-
imant comes 10 the Board OF
Supervisors with q lot Of where
lses and Ect. with out the warran
II law in my opinion. Those who
lrew up tho where ases and Ec,s.
.re higely pleased witch the plan
'ut we are expected TO pay some
hing like nine thoueand dollars
year for five novicss. Com
lissionser, "and ngton9 word said
bout an expert road builder.
Friends we have spent enough
loney, but it has simply been /
pent by inefficient mon and am :
louuta to nothing but waste. 1t
GEMS to the plan GA timed is q
'onglomeratiop of ideaR ana ia ia
rae ticable.
am ready to entertain a mo-
ION now to discard the aerviee %
he Board Of Supervisors and
.lr Cleavey??
Orsnge EIerringtcn.
The Jones County news., 1920-09-23
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1920
Webber Wilson'S Crime.

There is no earthly chance to get rid Of Paul Johnson
before his term there chance Of his resign
ing and it is the good that die young.
We just cant get in a good humor with Webber Viii
son for not putting an end to political Of this FAX
ir" Bv running against him we believe Wilson could have
beaten him three to one If he had we would have been re-
leyed of This humiliation at home an abroad.
The Jones County news., 1920-09-23

FOLKS in and around Laurel will Be proud
to know that the drinks bottled BY the Laurel
Coca-Cola Bottling Company are without supe-
rior anywhere in the world
The Jones County news., 1920-09-23

Only top-quality drinks are good
enough for our customers. No in
ferior beverage viii ever bear the
Laurel label.
Our sirup laboratory is in charge
Of experienced bottlers, who use
only choicest materials in prepar-
ing the havors for Laurel drinks.
There's only one Laurel standard
-IO09o Go0ahe55
The purity and wholesomeness
Of the water used are attested BY
the State Chemist Of Mississippi
and other eminent authorities.
Carbonation is by latest approved
processes.
Everything about our plant is
clean and sanitary. Walls and floors
are Of white tile.
The Jones County news., 1920-09-23
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Cake

tNlll'p
3 cups pastry
Gcnr, s level tea.
SPOONS -aium &c
iial,ii.g Powder, 3
cerharier. uScups
latiat1A 1afr,
NoitS Of s crrs. M
rip cold water,
hite sof Q eggs. I
Sens poun Gran &c
.trnc Then NIX
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Evening journal., 1920-03-24
MANY WILL DANCE
AT CHARITY BALL

Requests for tickets for the Easter
Charity Ball are coming to the man
ayers from other cities out Of town
guests will be welcomed. A large
group OF guests Is expected from At
lantlc City
It will be the business OF the foor
committee TO see that the strangers
are welcomed and every one has a
good time. The girl-' noor committee
consists OF Miss Laura Amory. Miss
Ann Garrett. Mrs. Alfred Gswihrop.
Mrs. II. w. Miller. Mrs. Robert Pen
lngion. Miss Julia Townsend. Miss SUI
zanne Speakman. Mrs. T. w. Wilson.
II. p. Scott. Jr.. is forming a mems
door committee which promises 90 aid.
Assisting also in welcoming the
guests will be the large reception COM
mitiee composed OF Mrs. T. F.. Bayard
Mrs. II. Fletcher Brown. Mrs Charles
Copeland, Mrs. Eugene f. dupont. Mrs
Otho NOwland. Mrs. J.. ]. Rascob, Mrs
Charles L. Reese. Mrs. Henry p. Scott
Mrs. Willard Springer and Mrs. c. r
Ward.
A concert by the Yale Glee Club will
precede the ball
Evening journal., 1920-03-24
I'D WARD REPUBLICANS
NOMINATE DELEGATES

Republicans OF the Second ward last
night nominated delegates and alter
mates to the Republican State Conven-
ton. which meets at Dover April 20.
Election Of delegates and aiternates
from each district will be held April
i7. The ward committee 10 prepare
for the Presidential election also was
chosen.
The ward meeting was held in the
home OF John w. Thompson, No. 526
ButtonwoOd street Olen E. Hackett
presided. Albert A. Serson was secre-
tary.
The deIegataes nominated were
Charles II. COlburn, No. 543 Townsend
street; Leon Dugan, A and Heald
streets; Herman d. Faulkner. No 436
Queen street. and Frank Weldon, New
Castle avenue and street The alter
mates are: Harry n. Connor, No. 235
Poplar street; Harry Mari, No i0s
East Second street; James Fisher, No.
33i East Second street, and Richard
Craig. No. 902 B street.
The ward committee Is composed OF
William E. Floyd No. if9 King street,
First district; Olen +. Hackett, No 40
East Second street, Second district
Harry Butler, No. f24 Poplar street.
Third district; John w. Thompson. No.
J26 ButtonwOod street. Fourth district
William j. Winchester, No. iiis B
street, Fifth district; Herman D..
Faulkner, No. 436 Queen street. Sixth
district and Albert A. Serson, No. 1912
B. street.
Evening journal., 1920-03-24
ORGANIZE HERE
T0FIGHT reds
Chapter of Lincoln-American
Alliance Formed With
Mayor at Its Head
CAPITAL AND LABOR
UNITE IN SCHEME

The campaign for 1000 members Is 10
be launched by Wilmington Chapter OF
the Lincoln-Americsn Alliance, organ
zed last night at meeting in the grill
room at the Hotel dupont The Alliance
Is formed to combat radical propa-
gandp.
AZ the next meeting OF the chapter,
which will be held on April %, II IS ex-
pected William C. Fits, OF New York,
national president Of the Alliance. will
speak. General T. Coleman dupont and
General Leonard f. Wood are honorary
national presidents.
Representatives from industrial
plants, manufacturers, builders. merch-
ants and a delegation OF sixty-flve
members OF the Central Labor Union
comprised the gathering.
Josiah Marvel In opening the meet
ing. made a plea for safely and sane
ness In government. He deprecated
constant attempts TO change the Fed
eral cons N,utlon. C.. Z. Scattergood. a
vice president OF the alliance. outlined
The work 10 be undertaken. DR. John
Wesley Hni. chancellor OF Lincoln Me-
mortal University. delivered an address
On Lincoln and Americanism-"
The committee on organization sub
mitted a report naming officers and MEM
bers OF an executive committee. who
were recommended as temporary ofll-
GERS. These were Mayor William G.
Taylor, president; Harry l. Bell. sec
retary; executive committee, j. j. Pow
el, merchant: J. A. Bader, builder
John E. Walker, manufacturer; Claude
sutton, manufacturer; Andrew Spiegel-
halter. OF Pusey and Jones; Ernest De
sabatino. builder; ]. ]. Gallagher Wal
ter ]. Outten and John C. Saylor, rep
resenting the Central Labor Union.
Evening journal., 1920-03-24
GOVT. ENGINEERS
SEE BRANDYWINE
Colonel Jervey and Aide In
spect Navigation Posi-
bilities of Stream
MAY RECOMMEND
CHANNEL DREDGING

Unable to arrange his time so as 10
60 with City Council on Saturday, Col
onel j. p. Jeryey. United States En-
gineer In charge OF the Wilmington
District, and his principal assistant, G..
w. T. Miller, today msde an inspection
Of the Brandywine on board the u. s.
5. yacht JOyeuse and launch. Their
object was 90 devise plans for deep
enlng the channel 10 improve nayiga-
tiop.
such Improvement viii be OF great
value 10 numerous industries now lin
ing the Brandywine from It's mouth az
the Junction with the Chrisllana 10 the
Market Street Bridge. Prominent among
these industries are the Lea Milling
Company, the power houses OF the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Traction
Company and the pumping station OF
the water department. Dredging the
stream VIII enable them TO receive sup
plies and fuel by boat direct and TO
ship goods also by water.
Today's inspection trip was the out
come OF the recent agitation in City
Council for clearing the Brandywine Of
distractions 50 as 10 carry or excess
water In times OF freshets and prevent
flooding the lowlands and inhabitants
residing on the east side OF Market
street beyond Eleventh street bridge.
Council purposes 10 eliminate Obslruc-
tions along the banks, and TO get The
Levy Court TO remove the piers OF
the old Sixteenth street bridge and re-
build the Eleventh street bridge at
Twelfth street. The piers OF the pres
ent Eleventh street bridge are placed
at such an angle. owing to o turn In
the stream at that point. as 10 serious
ly interfere with the free flow OF the
current.
Meanwhile Colonel Jervey Is looking
into the possibilities OF improving navi-
cation and prepare estimates 10 be sub
mltted 10 Congress for dredging the
channel. Council was asked by Colonel
Jeryey TO make an inspection trip In
his company on Friday morning. A
number Of members. however, were
unable to go on Friday and requested
him 10 postpone the trip until Satur-
day afternoon This the colonel could
not do, so he today made a preliminary
inspection trip in company with Mr.
Miller. his principal assistant
Il Is probable several members Of
Council will make a separate trip Sat
urday afternoon. and later on viii com
pare notes with Colonel Jervey on what
they desire done. The two engineers
today took the JOyeuse down the
Christiana TO the Brandywlne. thence
up that stream as far as the draught Of
the vessel would permit. The Joyeuse
then , chored. a launch was put over
board and the trip continued up the
Brandywlne to Market street bridge
and return.
Colonel Jervey and Mr.. Miller re-
turned to the engineer office shortly be-
fore 2 o'clock this afternoon. They
expressed the opinion that much OF the
present Interference in the free flow