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... shore he can by means of his boats grapple for and remove the torpedoes at his leisure , they are an indispensable adjunct to fortifications in modern harbor de- fense . As many torpedoes as the appropriations for the purpose have ...
... shore he can by means of his boats grapple for and remove the torpedoes at his leisure , they are an indispensable adjunct to fortifications in modern harbor de- fense . As many torpedoes as the appropriations for the purpose have ...
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... shore of Lake Ontario , about 40 miles from and east of its western extremity . It is an irregular work , having one strong land front running nearly north and south , extending from Lake Ontario at its northern extremity nearly to the ...
... shore of Lake Ontario , about 40 miles from and east of its western extremity . It is an irregular work , having one strong land front running nearly north and south , extending from Lake Ontario at its northern extremity nearly to the ...
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... shore protections as could be made by the watchmen employed , without the hire of extra labor . The condition of the fort itself remains essentially the same as for years past , with the exception , of course , of such injuries as are ...
... shore protections as could be made by the watchmen employed , without the hire of extra labor . The condition of the fort itself remains essentially the same as for years past , with the exception , of course , of such injuries as are ...
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... shore ends are at the low - water level . The next two have apparently remained in- tact , while the outer one ( No. 5 ) has altogether disappeared from sight . A storm which occurred in August , 1879 , produced such extensive changes ...
... shore ends are at the low - water level . The next two have apparently remained in- tact , while the outer one ( No. 5 ) has altogether disappeared from sight . A storm which occurred in August , 1879 , produced such extensive changes ...
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... shore and by the enlargement of the throat of the harbor . For the protection of this shore three substantial spur - jetties , com- posed of log mattresses overlaid with brush and covered with rip rap , stone were constructed during the ...
... shore and by the enlargement of the throat of the harbor . For the protection of this shore three substantial spur - jetties , com- posed of log mattresses overlaid with brush and covered with rip rap , stone were constructed during the ...
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Page 366 - That any bridge constructed under this 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...
Page 357 - War, for his examination and approval, л design and drawings of the bridge, and a map of the location, giving, for the space of one mile above and one mile below the proposed location, the topography of the banks of the river, the shore- lines at high and low water, the direction and strength of the currents at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream...
Page 358 - ... at all stages, and the soundings, accurately showing the bed of the stream, 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 are approved by the...
Page 357 - ... as will effectually obviate such obstruction ; and all such alterations shall be made and all such obstructions be removed at the expense of the owner or owners of said bridge. And in case of any litigation arising from any obstruction or alleged obstruction to the free navigation of said river, caused or alleged to be...
Page 367 - ... 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 are approved by the Secretary of War...
Page 367 - That nothing in this act shall be so construed as to repeal or modify any of the provisions of law now existing in reference to the protection of the navigation of rivers, or to exempt this bridge from the operation of the same.
Page 372 - That any bridge constructed under this 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 the transportation over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge...
Page 396 - An Act making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors, and for other purposes...
Page 365 - ... 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 over the railroads or public highways leading to said bridge; and said bridge shall enjoy the rights and privileges of other post-routes in the United States; and Congress reserves the right at any time to regulate by appropriate legislation the charges for freight and passengers over said bridge.
Page 355 - 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.