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El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-16
ANUNCIO De SUBASTA
GoB1ERNo DE PUERTO RICO
DEPARTAMENTo DEL INTERIOR
NEGoc1ADo DE oBRAs PUBL1cAs
San Juan, P. R., mayo 90, 1928.

San Juan, P. R., mayo 80, 1928.
Proposicionos en- pliegos carraGos pa.
ra La adjudication en- pdblica subasta
de las obras de construction &c 2.5 XII
l6netros mas menos de la caTTeteIa
TJormigueros- -D1ayaguez, cuyo presu-
puesto aprobado asciende a catorce mil
ochocientos veinte y siete d6lAres Sc.
senta y ocho centavos, ($14,e2L68) Sc
admitiran en- esta ofcina hasta las
2 P. M. del ola 18 de JUNO de 1928.
en- que Sc abciran p1bhcamente.
Todos los datos necesarios Sc daran
en- esta ofcina donde Sc encuentran de
manifesto los documentos que han de re
sir en- Ell contrato, podran recoger los
Iicitadores los pianos y modelos de pro-
posiciones que han de presentar, me.
dante un deposito de diez dollars (S1o)
que seran reembolsados al ser devuel-
tcs dichos documentos en- Ell plazo de
veinte dias (2o) despu6s de efectuada
Ia SuDaSCa.
Sc llama especialmente Ia ajencion
de los ncitadores hacia Ell hecho lie que
sera rechazada toda proposition cuyos
precios uitarios no hayan sido escritos
en- letras numeros.
No Sc remtiran pianos correspondent
tes este contrato despu6s del d1a IA
de JUNO, 1928.
La administration Sc reserva ol de-
recho de rechazar cualquiera 0 todas
las proposiciones Y adjudicar el con-
trato bajo otras consideraciones ore las
del precio solamente.
Guillermo ESTEVEs,
Comisionado. Advt.
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-16

ochenta portorriquenos, que murie-
ron en- Camp Jackson, durante la epi-
demia de influenza de 1918, no fueron
olvidados por sus hermanos norteame,
ricanos On q Dia de los Difuntos one
mortal Day.. sobre cada una de las
tumbas de estos portorriquefios que
duermen ell dltimo sueno lejos de 81
pals natal. en- ell solitario cementerio
militar, la Legion Americana y un dts-
tacamento de soldados colocaron her
mosas coronas de flores naturales.
A estos portorriquehos Sc les tribu-
to el mismo honor que Sc les hizo a
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LA CAMARA DE c0MBRCIO SUs-
PENDE sU PROTESTA

San Juan, P. R., junio IS, 1928.
sr. Director de Ell RUNDO
an Juan, P. r.
Muy 81. nuestro:
Hab-endonos manifestado su redactor
el sr. Pietri, que recibieron Uds. un
cable de Mr.. w. G.. MARVIN, desmin-
tlendc la information de cierto porio-
di1c que le atribuy6 Ell dicho de cue
las Quiehras son un Sport nacicnal en-
Puerto Rico de igual manera que ell
jueeo de pelota 10 es en- los Estados
Unidos', y haber Uds. anunciado, en-
su late1esante Diario correspondence
a. { c., que esta Camara hab1a nom
b1ado un Comite para redactar una en6r
gics p-otesta contra Ia Erase que Sc
dice vertida por ell sr. Marvin, hemos
ae informar a I'd. ahora, que tambi6n
hcmos recibido del referido sr. Marvin,
ei &iguiente desracho por cable:
Atribuyenme aseveraciones anti-ve-
ridicas suspenda juicio.- Va carta."
erocisamente en- los momentos en-
que Sc iba lamar Ia publicidad
aGuella protesta, Iega ell referido ca
bic, J accediendo IA suplica que Sc
hace en- ell mismo, el conlite ha resuel-
to ruspender la publication de Ia pro
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No Sc Ocupe De
SlnapISYnOS

No vale la pena ponerse
mezclar mostaza hacina con aqua
cuando para aliviar el dolor, irrita
cion o tension solo basta un POGO
del Musterole-unguento claro V
blancuzco fabricado a base de
aceite de mostaza.
Musterole ofrece a1ivio pronto en-
casos de renquera NAL de gar
ganta, bronquitis, tonsilitis, crup,
torticoh, asna, neuralgia, doIor de
cabeza, congestion en- ell pecho.
pleuresla, reunatismo, Iumbago.
dolores de la espalda coyunturas.
torceduraS, mIsculos adoloridos.
contusiores y catarros en- Ell pecho
(quizas prevenga una pulnonia).
Sc vende en- las boticas en- pomos
tubillos.
NUCHo MEJoR QUE UN sINAP1sMQ
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Arturo BRAVO,
Secretario

N. de la R Acerca del asunto an
tericr, podemos informar que efectiva-
mente. recibimos un cablegrama del Sc
nor Marvin dici6ndonos eran inciertas
,as frases que Sc le atribaian, infor-
mando cue ampharia Ell asunto en- car.
Ia ore acababa de dirigirnos Mientras
csto srcede, nuestra actitud sera la mis-
Ma de discreta ecuanimidad que acerca
dcl particular ha adoptado Ia Camala
dc Comercio.
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Los pOrtOrriqueiOS que duernen eI
lItinO SucfO flIefa de 81 patria,
no han SidO OIvidadOS
Los SOIdadOS amerICanOs COIOCan SObre las tumbaS
de OCheRta pOrtOnIqueqOS numerOsas COrOnaS
de flores ndturaIeS

los soldados que lucharon en- Europa
con Ia famosa Quinta Division los
cuaIes Sc haIlan enterrados muy cerca
de las tumbas dc los boricuas.
Estos portorriquenos llegaron a Camp
Jackson como trabajadores. empleados
civiles, etc. pero no hubo distinction en-
Ell recuerdo de su memoria la de los
que Sc batieron en- los campos de Eu-
ropa Fue I'm bellisimo tribute para
estos hombres que aunQue no sirvieron
en- ell Ejercito, dieron todas sus ener-
glas al servicio de los Estados Unidos.
FL gobierno, al reconocer sus sacrifi-
clos no hizo distinction alguna colocan-
do sobre cada una de sus tumbas la la
pida simb6lica del Ej6rcito.
Aver I'm grupo de la Legion Ameri-
cana y sus auxihares visitaron ell Ce-
menterio en- compania del Captain John
Fawcette, comandante del Campamen-
to. Antes de la llegada de los soldados
colombianos, el Captain Fawcette. de-
posit6 sobre las tumbas de los portorri-
quenos una corona de flores. Los miem
bros de la Legion colocaron numero-
SOS ramos de magnohas amarrados con
cintas rojas. blancas y azules.
Ell Comandante r. A. segarra. del
Ej6rcito americana Division 90. su
sedora, estaban entire los columbianos.
Segarra es natural de Puerto Rico. FL
tribute que le fue hecho la memoria
de sus compatriotas le cause tanta emo
ci6n, tan profundo sentimiento. al yer
que Sc acordaron de sus compatriotas
Que duermen muy lejos de su risuena
isla del mar Caribe, que contest6 de
una manera informal 10 siguiente:
''Yo no he sido comisionado de min
gun modo, ofcialmente, por nadie pa
ra dar las gracias por este acto. pero
como natural de la isla de Puerto Ri
co, yo no puedo contenerme de mani
festar ustedes por vuestra acci6n
tan noble, la profunda simpat1a la
emoci6n tan grande que he sentido.
Yo estoy seguro que 81 Ell pueblo de mi
isla supiera esta gran acci6n que ha-
b6is hecho impulsados por vuestros no
bles sentimientos. Sc verfa casi impo-
sibilitado de expresar en- palabras su
verdadero latido.
Ell Major Segarra dijo, senalando a
las tumbas do sus compatriotas, que
los nombres estaban equivocados, pero
que las personals que habian enterrado
aquellos cuerpos habian hecho 10 me-
jor que pddieron.
Mrs. James A. Cathcart, Presidenta
del Woman Auxiliary manifesto al
Major segarra, que la Legion America
ma, Sc cuidaria de las tumbas de los
portorriquenos mientras aquellos res
tos descansaran en- TERRA de la Carroll
ma del Sur.
En- Camp Jackson hay enterrados
hombres de ounce organizaciones, cua-
tro hijos de soldados y numerosos por-
torriquenos.
En- eI Campamento Sc han recibido
6rdenes para trasladar los restos a Par
ris Island. Los trabajos empezaran ell
dia 1 de julio.
(Del Columbia Record, - mayo 3D
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San Juan, P. r., junio Is, 1928.
ST. Director de Ell MUNDO
El Mundo. [volume] (San Juan, P.R.) 1919-1990, 1923-06-16
LA SALUD SOBRE TODAS LAS
COSAS
Aqua PURA Y CRYSTALLINE
Aguas de Mondariz

Sc emplean con indiscutible 6xito en-
las Intermediates del estomago higado.
crina y algunas de Ia piel. Diabetes, sa-
carina, cataros cronicos, asma, coque-
luche, clorosis y anemia, siendo 1nica
como aqua de mesa por su exquisite
sabor.
so Cajas de so Bllas de / litro reci-
Eidas por el 1ltimo vapor Espanol.
Agentes generates,
CERECEDO HERMANOS & CO. sues.
Advt.
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tUsta, en- espera Gle las acIaraciones de
MIR. Marvin, cuyo recibo, volveremos
a ccuparnos de este asunto, 81 asi 10
exigiesen las circunstancias
Agradeciendo de antemano que haga
publica esta manifestation, quedamos,
Atentamente,
Camara de Comercio de Puerto Rico,
GecCi6n San Juan.
Arturo BRAVO,
Secretario.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19

is. Ingram, proprtetor Of the Boyer
house at Grand Junction, was here on
q short business mispion Wednesday.
Miss Jessie Cheeseman OF California
is spending this week with Miss Mabel
Clark at their ranch ON Ash Mesa.
Percy Carton 10 In Omaha complet-
ing a course in nursery work. He left
Tuesday and will be gone indefinitely.
Mrs. M. 8. Pugh. having spent q
week here with her daughter, Mrs. w.
R. Walker, left Tuesday for her home
in Montrose.
B. Barrere has made a good start on
the construction of a nice substantial
residence ON Palmer just north OF the
E. 8. Corbin residence.
The Misses Dorothy Wood and
Helen Umbren are spending the
school vacation at the ranch homo OF
the former near Ridgway.
Mrs. H. wierick. who has been here
visiting Mrs. Carl Doughty and Mrs.
Geo. Hamilton Of Eckert. returned on
Wednesday to her home at Gunndson.
A. ]. Willis returned Sunday from
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19

Ironton and vicinity where he has
spent the summer with the State
Highway engineers On road work.
On Wednesday J. T. Foster left for
his home At Springfield, Missouri. af-
ter a visit of several weeks with his
son. J. F. Foster and family at Cedar
edge.
VIM. McNalley. who has been en-
gagged for some time in . mine near
Gunnison, returned Wednesday and
will spend the winter here with his
mother.
Mrs. L. Hartig left Sunday for Cali.
fornia where she expects to spend sew
eral months. She expected to meet
her brother at Ogden. who will spend
the winter with her.
The M. v. Lomax, C. L. Hawkins.
Frank McAllister. and F. C. Newman
families left yesterday for California
points to spend the winter. Most Of
them will return in the spring.
Mrs. Harvey Kendall, who left few
weeks ago for Longmont, submitted
to an operation last week and latest
reports Indicate that she is making
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19
LOCAL NEWS
>>>>>>>>>>

We make your shoes look like .
million dollars. Delta Shine ParIor.
Dave Lopez left Tuesday for an in
definite stay in Telluride
Miss Ethel Thompson is spending
the week at her home at Sargents.
Mrs. w. H. Burnett returned Friday
from a three weeks visit with her
sisters in Denver.
Mrs. Paul Wilson and Mrs. F. H.
Graham went to Grand Junction Tues-
day for a short visit
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Foster are recent
arrivals here from Iowa. They con-
template locating here.
Floyd Norwood, who has been en-
pdoyed on the railroad at Dominguez,
came to Delta Wednesday accompan-
ted by his wife and was pronounced Ill
with typhoid. He left yesterday for
Salida to enter the hospital there.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19
. Nvv
ECKERT ITEMS F..
HA>A>H~>>><>>><

Mrs. Warner left for her home IN
Denver Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. McGlashen is home after
spending a month IN California.
, C. l.. Hawkins and family left Wed
nesday for California.
Ohas. Hall Of Delta and w. L. MIL
er spent Sunday on Grand Mesa.
Glenn Bowie has accepted the posi-
tion - deputyasseesor in Delta
Mrs Bert Lowe has been very SICK
at the Delta hospital. but 10 better at
this writing.
Sam Young and family are moving
into the house that is being vacated
by c. l. Hawkins.
Mrs. H. K. Ferguson and daughter.
Mrs. H. p. Cline. are visiting in Grand
Junction this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waterman entertained
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19
pr,rA rprprsprNr pmrA cou,rY ocrosm

for dinner Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Pete.
son from White Pine, and c. L. Hawk.
ms, and Mr.. Emery.
Mrs. Glenn Merriam from Idaho
visited from Friday until Sunday In
the Waller Merriam home.
Miss Echo Smith left Sunday as
delegate for the Rebskah lodge to at.
tend the Grand lodge at Fort Collins.
The schools are closed this week
on account oe the teachers attending
the Teachers' convention IN Grand
Junction
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19
satise.ctory recovery to health.

On returning wednesday from .
trip to Denver. Mrs.. Geo. Geigsr was
accompanied BY Miss Elixabsth Nc
Cabe. OF Berkley. Cskfornia, who will
be her house guest for ONE time.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Sanders. until
recently OF Telluride, have been visit.
ing at the home 0f the latter's par
smts. Mr.. and Mrs. w. ]. Meyers, near
Delta. Mr.. Sanders left Wednesday
for Salt Lake. Mrs. Sanders expecting
to Join him shortly.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19
POULTRY FANcIERs WILL HOLD
SHOW HERE IN JANUARY

The annual meeting Of the Mont
rose-Delta Poultry association will be
held here in January and bird fanciers
are notified to get their choice ones
groomed and ready to take in some
Of the prizes.
During the next few weeks premium
lists will be issued which will be Of IN
terest to breeders.
The Delta independent., 1923-10-19
Clever Arrangement.

CTeVef NTr1UUomOUt.
Howard Kuhn, manager OF the Co.
lonial theater. conceived q very attrac.
tive exterior decoration for his popu.
lar playhouse and on Wednesday GOV.
cred the box Office with rough slabs
Of bark. before which he placed an
immense clump Of greasewood and
surrounded this with earth. stones and
clusters of cactus and soap weed. This
all to tell the public that Pioneer
Traily' was being played there this
week.
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MONEY To LOAN
LEGAL NOTICES.


NOTICE TO HEIRS. CREDITORS, ETC
In the matter of the estate of Mary e
Nevin, deceased. 63-202O2
In the Probate Court of Marion County
July term 1928. In vacation
Notice is hereby given that Anil j. Krier
as administrator of the above named estate
has presented and filed his account and
vouchers in final settleffent of said estate
and that the same will come up for the
examination and action of said Probats
Court the twenty-second day of Sep
TENDER, 1928. at which time all heirs
creditors or legatee5 of said estate required
any there be, why said account and
vouchers should not be approved And the
heirs Of said estate are also required to
appear and make proof of their heirship.
ALBERT H. LOSCEE, Clerk
NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS ETC
In the matter of the estate of H viii
liam Westerfeld. Alias William H. Wester-
field, deceased. 63-2-230.
In the Probate Court of Marion County
July term, 1928. In vacation
Notice is hereby given that Harry H.
Westerfeld as administrator of the above
named estate has presented and filed his
account and vouchers in final settlement of
said estate, and that the same will come
up for the examination and action of said
Probate Court, on the twenty day of
September, 1923 at which time all heirs
creditors or legatees of said estate required
If any there be, why said account and
vouchers should not be approved. And the
heirs of said estate are also required to
appear and make proof of their heirship.
JOHN H. RAIDER. Attorney.
ALBERT H. LOSCHE, Clerk
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IN MEMORIAM-In loving remembrance OF
our dear wife and mother, who departed
this life one year ago today, July %, 1922.
Today recalls sad memories
OF the loved one gone to rest,
But when think of how you suffered
Then we know that God knows best
Z. A. HOLLIS AND CHILDREN
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NUIICE
The Board of Trustees of the Central In
diana Hospital for Insane will receive sealed
proposals until Friday. July 81, at 10 a. m.
for furnishing supplies for the month Of
August 1923. Estimate book will be on
file at room 14S Statehouse from and after
Monday. July %. 1923. Also at the same
time and place bids will be received for 81
iron beds Sample at Hospital. 4%
BY ORDER OF BOARD OE TRUSTEES. -
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No. 2143C

NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT :
Notice is. hereby given, that the under
signed has duly qualified executrix OF
estate of Christian Hickman deceased, late
of Marion County Indiana. Said estate is
ANNA HICKMAN.
No. 21431.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given. that the under
signed has duly qualified as administrator
OF estate of Theadore Roscoe deceased, late
of Marion County, Indiana. Said estate is
supposed to be solvent
ALIC J. LUPEAR
01Aon
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JUN II. hAUEh, ALIOTney.
ALBERT H LOSCHE, Clerk
NOTICE 70 heirs. CREDIToRs. ETC

In the matter of the estate of John -
Parkinson. deceased. 63-20246. -
In the Probate Court of Marion County.
July term, 1923. In vacation.
Notice is hereby given that Edwin R.
Hisey administrator of the above named
estate has presented and filed his account
and vouchers in final settlement of said
estate. and that the same will come up for
the examination and action of said Probate
Court. on the twenty-second day of Sep
tember, 1928 at which time all heirs.
creditors or legatees of said estate required
to appear in said court and show cause, If
any there be, why said account and vouchers
should not be approved. And the heirs of
said estate are also required to appear and
make proof of their heirship.
AIRERrr- Il IOSCHE Clerk
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Carl Hunt Leaves After Visit

Carl Hunt, general manager OF the
Associated Advertising Clubs OF tho
World, left for New York today fol
lowing a visit with his mother and
other relatives and friends here.
Hunt will go to London early next
year to arrange for the 1924 advertis-
ing convention there.
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NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT
Notice is hereby given that the under
signed has duly qualified as administrator
of estate of John F. Hinch, deceased late
of Marion County. Indiana. Said estate Is
supposed to be solvent.
NELLIE B. HINCH.
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ALBERT H. L6SCHE. Clerk.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed bids will be received by the board
of school commissioners of the city of IN
dianapolis, at its offices. $50 n. Meridian
St, until O'Clock p. m, Tuesday Aug. Il.
1928, for a contract for the hauling of
ashes, trash and rubbish from the various
public school and library buildings In said
city, all in accordance with specifications on
file in the offices of said board. which speci-
tcations will be furnished prospective bid
ders on request.
~ ~ h-.rl 80 - - 80 !. o.SrH 49,
panied by certified cheque for 600 and
said sum shall be forfeited to the board as
nluidated damages in case the bidder sub
hitting the same shall be awarded the con-
tract and shall fail to execute the same and
file bond approved by the board as required
III the specifications
The right is reserved to reject any or all
bids.
RICHARD o. JOHNSON.
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RICHARD o. JOHNSON.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July "a. Iqas. "a S'1O''

NOIlCE OF BONO SALE.
Notice is hereby given that on the 31st
day of July. 1923. up to the hour of noon,
IL o'clock, of said day. at which time the
bids for the purchase of a series of twenty
bonds.
The Sarah L. Brown ct al. maeadam road
in Washington Township. Blackford County,
amounting to SIT 10000.
Said bonds draw interest at 3 per cent
from the 10th day of July. 1923. payable
semi-annually. issued by the board of COM
nlissioners of the county of Blackboard Stsa6.
of Indiana, for the construction of the abb &z
mentioned road.
Said bonds must be sold at not less ths
par and accrued interest.
MARION L. Under,
Treasurer Blackford County. Hartford City.
Indiana.
NOTICE TO HEIRS, CREDITORS. ETC.
In the matter of the estate of Christian
J. Gerstner. deceased. No 63-2-2S4.
In the Probate Court Of Marion County.
July term. 1928. In vacation.
Notice is hereby given that Julia L. Gerss-
ner, Administrative of the above named
estate. has presented and filed her account
and vouchers in final settlement of said
estate and that the same will come up for
tho examinatio and action of said Probate
Court on the goth day of September. 1923.
at which time all heirs. creditors or legatees
of said estate required TO appear in said
Court and show cause. if any there be, why
said account and vouchers should not be
approved. And the heirs Of said estate are
also required to appear and make proof OF
their heirship.
ALBERT Il. LOSCHE.
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NOTICE TO HEIRS. CREDITORS. ETC.
In the matter Of the estate of Albert
". Hazelrigg, deceased. No. 63-20256
In the Probate Court of Marion County.
July term. 1923. In vacation.
Notice is hereby given that Catherine
NJ. Hazelrigg, administrative of the above
named estate. has presented and fled her
account and vouchers in final settlement
of said estate. and that the same will
come up for the examination and action OF
said Probate Court. on the goth day of
September. 1923, at which time all heirs.
creditors or legatees of said estate required
to appear in said Court and show cause, If
any there be, why said account and vouchers
should not be approved. And the heirs or
said estate also required to appear and
make proof of their heirship.
ALBERT H. LOSCEE, Clerk.
CHARLES A DRYER Attorney
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-06-20
FLOOD CONTROL
PLANS TAKEN UP
BY ENGINEERS
Second Meeting to be Held at
Harlingen Friday to Dis
cuss Tentative Plans to be
Submitted by Committee

Valley engineers are determined that
efforts 20 secure flood control for the
Valley shall not be dropped because
Of the failure 81 the legislature 20
take action. and at meeting of en-
gineers Of the Valley, held At Mercedes
yestc rday, a committee was appointed
70 draft a tentative plan for flood con-
troll, 20 be presented at another meet
ng 10 ~ held Friday The committee
consists tf ". l.. Conrad Of Browns
vile. Shaw Of Mercedes, T.. s. Ewing of
Mission. r. 5. Robertson az San Beni-
10 and W l.. Rockwell Of Edinburg.
Yesterdays meeting was called by
the Valley Chapter II the American
Association Of Engineers. for the pur-
pose Of discussing flood control. and
70 Get opinions OF the individual engin.
GERS.
The report Of the United States Rec
lamation service on flood control for
the Valley was used AS a basis for the
discussion. but this report, il was
pointed out. calls for an expenditure Of
over $4,000. 900. an amount far bcyonc
the reach of the three Valley courties.
Fhc work Of the committee will be 10
devise plan for flood control which
will be within the power OF the Valley
10 finance.
The report of the committee and its
recommendations will be acted upon mt
the Friday meeting Of the engineers.
and when a plan is agreed upon, the
body win begin action Immediately to
get the project before the people.
After some discussion tn. decision
was reached 20 organize a separate
organization ~ be known as the I'm
ginecrs of the Valley for the purpose
of investigating and planning flood con
troll measures. The organization was
perfected with the election Of the fol-
lowing Officers: w. T.. Anderson
II San Ecniio. president; W. r.
Shaw ~ Mercedes. first vice. president
q. - Hobbs of,i;rownsviIle. second vice
president. and III. III. kidder ~ Mcr-
ccdrS. secretary.
The meeting at which plans drawn W
hy~thr committee will be presented will
be- held Friday. June 80. NJ Mercedes.