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Page 3465
... present sea end of the jetty . These mattresses were 22 feet wide , 22 feet long , and averaged 24 feet thick after being compressed . The mattresses were constructed as follows : A grillage , composed of poles about 5 inches in ...
... present sea end of the jetty . These mattresses were 22 feet wide , 22 feet long , and averaged 24 feet thick after being compressed . The mattresses were constructed as follows : A grillage , composed of poles about 5 inches in ...
Page 3466
... present that portion of the crest of the jetty does not extend above mean low tide . This does not lessen the effectiveness of the jetty to any appreciable extent , however . With the small balance available July 1 , 1901 , together ...
... present that portion of the crest of the jetty does not extend above mean low tide . This does not lessen the effectiveness of the jetty to any appreciable extent , however . With the small balance available July 1 , 1901 , together ...
Page 3471
... present project for obtaining and main- taining a channel 20 feet deep at low tide running straight out to sea through the bar in the Pacific Ocean at the entrance to Coos Bay , by means of rubblestone jetties , and the results of ...
... present project for obtaining and main- taining a channel 20 feet deep at low tide running straight out to sea through the bar in the Pacific Ocean at the entrance to Coos Bay , by means of rubblestone jetties , and the results of ...
Page 3474
... present condition may possibly continue to maintain the projected depth in the bar channel . However , in view of the doubt on this point , the locality is considered to be worthy of improvement at this time to the extent of restoring ...
... present condition may possibly continue to maintain the projected depth in the bar channel . However , in view of the doubt on this point , the locality is considered to be worthy of improvement at this time to the extent of restoring ...
Page 3478
... present impracti- cable . The stream is therefore used as a highway for transportating practically all the commerce and passengers of the region . V V 6 . IMPROVEMENT OF MOUTH OF SIUSLAW RIVER , OREGON . Information concerning the ...
... present impracti- cable . The stream is therefore used as a highway for transportating practically all the commerce and passengers of the region . V V 6 . IMPROVEMENT OF MOUTH OF SIUSLAW RIVER , OREGON . Information concerning the ...
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Page 3880 - Act and according to its limitations shall be a lawful structure, and shall be recognized and known as a post route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States, than the rate per mile paid for their transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and the United States shall have the right of way for postal telegraph purposes across said bridge.
Page 3881 - ... security of navigation of said river as the Secretary of War shall prescribe; and, to secure that object, the said company or corporation shall submit to the Secretary of War, for his examination and approval, a design and drawings of...
Page 3843 - That all railway companies desiring to use said bridge shall have and be entitled to equal rights and privileges in the passage of the same, and in the use of the machinery and fixtures thereof, and of all the approaches thereto, under and upon such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the Secretary of War, upon hearing the allegations and proofs of the parties, in case they shall not agree.
Page 3919 - ... all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, the location of any other bridge or bridges...
Page 3915 - ... the location of any other bridge or bridges, and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; And until the said plan and location of the bridge...
Page 3925 - For fuel, lights, oil, waste, packing, tools, matches, paints, brushes, brooms, lanterns, rope, nails, screws, lead, electric lights, heating apparatus, oil stoves for elevator car and upper and lower floors, repairs to engines, boilers, dynamos...
Page 3843 - That eaid draw shall be opened promptly, upon reasonable signal, for the passing of boats ; and said company or corporation shall maintain at its own expense, from sunset till sunrise, such lights or other signals on said bridge as the Light-House Board shall prescribe.
Page 3846 - That when the exigencies of the service of any officer who would be entitled to promotion upon examination require him to remain absent from any place where an examining board could be convened, the President is hereby authorized to promote such officer, subject to examination, and the examination shall take place as soon thereafter as practicable.
Page 3887 - ... and shall furnish such other information as may be required for a full and satisfactory understanding of the subject; And until the said plan and location of the bridge are approved by the Secretary of War...
Page 3838 - Act, and subject to its limitations, shall be a lawful structure and shall be recognized and known as a post route, upon which also no higher charge shall be made for the transmission over the same of the mails, the troops, and the munitions of war of the United States than the rate per mile paid for the transportation of the same over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge, and it shall enjoy the rights and privileges of Proviso.